Latest United Kingdom News
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Thales Signs Five-Year Lease Extension at Teesside Airport
Thales has signed a five-year agreement to continue providing flight inspection services from Teesside International Airport (MME).
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Heathrow Airport Publishes Q1 Statistics
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has published a series of statistics & statements pertaining to performance during the first quarter of 2025.
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AviAlliance Announces £350 Million Investment in AGS Airports
AviAlliance has announced plans to invest £350 million into both the growth and decarbonisation of AGS Airports over the next five years.
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How Will Heathrow's Expansion Impact Regional Airports?
One of the central tensions in the debate surrounding the expansion of Heathrow Airport is its possible knock-on effect on regional airports…
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Construction Starts on Blackpool Airport Expansion
Construction has commenced on a new passenger handling and administration facility at Blackpool Airport (BLK) in northern England.
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UK Government Supports Plans to Reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport
The UK government is supporting a 30 million GBP investment by the South Yorkshire Mayor to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).
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London Gatwick and Veovo Partner on Integrated Airport Control System
London Gatwick Airport has partnered with Veovo to develop a new Integrated Airport Control (IAC) System for operational decision-making.
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Leeds Bradford Airport Electrifies Airside Fleet
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has advanced its decarbonisation strategy by fully electrifying its engineering department’s vehicle fleet.
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Heathrow Power Outage Sparks Scrutiny Over Resilience and Response
On 2 April, the UK Transport Committee held a session in Parliament examining Heathrow Airport's power outage on 21 March.
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London Luton Airport Expansion Gains Government Approval
London Luton Airport has received Government approval to expand its annual passenger capacity from 19 million to 32 million.
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Could Heathrow’s Power Cut Have Been Better Managed? Transport Committee Investigates
The Transport Committee is set to examine the Heathrow Airport power outage that led to significant disruption on 21 March.
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London Gatwick Completes Transition to CT Security Scanners
London Gatwick Airport has upgraded its security scanners, allowing passengers to keep electronic devices and liquids in their cabin bags.
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Luton DART Marks Second Anniversary with Six Million Passenger Journeys
The Luton DART system has marked its second anniversary, having recorded over six million passenger journeys since opening in March 2023.
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Farnborough Airport Partners with Hydrogen Refinery for SAF Deal
Farnborough Airport has announced a new deal with Hydrogen Refinery to provide 12.5 million litres of SAF per annum.
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London Gatwick Reports Strong Performance Amid Growth Plans
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has released its financial results for 2024, reporting an increase in passenger numbers and revenue.
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UK CAA Releases Guidance for Passengers Affected by Heathrow Closure
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published guidance for passengers impacted by today's closure of Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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Revealed: Airlines Most Likely to Lose Luggage in the UK
A new study conducted by Ink Digital has revealed the top ten airlines most likely to misplace passenger luggage in the UK.
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Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Following Fire at Electrical Substation
Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the entire day due to a significant fire at a nearby electrical substation.
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UK Airports to Benefit from New Security Technology Funding
The UK government has announced new funding to support the development of smart airport security technology.
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Decentralising UK Air Travel with Exeter Airport's New KLM Service
Regional airports play a key role in connectivity, with KLM’s Exeter to Amsterdam service set to benefit travellers and the local economy.
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Overwhelming Community Support for Luton Airport Expansion Plans
A recent poll conducted by Focaldata has shown overwhelming community support for London Luton Airport's expansion proposal.
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London Gatwick to Increase Capacity with £140 Million Pier Extension
London Gatwick Airport is set to increase capacity and operational resilience with a 140 million GBP extension to its mid-airfield Pier 6.
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Heathrow Provides Update on Progress to Net Zero
As demand for capacity continues, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has stated that it remains focused on minimising its environmental impact.
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Birmingham Airport Unveils Two New Passenger Screening Lanes
Birmingham Airport has announced the addition of two new passenger screening lanes in anticipation of its busiest year to date.