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Scottish Government Funds Hydrogen Infrastructure Project at Glasgow Airport

A consortium led by Glasgow Airport and Ikigai has secured funding to explore the feasibility of a hydrogen production and distribution hub.

Cardiff Airport Deploys Veovo's Intelligent Airport Platform

Cardiff Airport (CWL) has deployed Veovo's Intelligent Airport Platform to enhance its operational efficiency and revenue management. 

UK: Jet Zero Council Releases Action Plan for Zero-Emission Flight

The Jet Zero Council has released a plan for developing zero-emission aircraft and installing the related infrastructure at UK airports.

Southampton Airport Breaks Ground on Runway Extension

Southampton Airport has celebrated the start of construction on a 17 million GBP project to extend the northern end of its runway.

UK Government Completes Review of Airport Ground Operations

The UK government has concluded its review of the airport ground handling market and set out how the sector can increase its resilience.

Luton DART Officially Opens at London Luton Airport

Luton Rising has confirmed that the Luton DART connecting London Luton Airport with national rail services has officially opened.

Heathrow Airport Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has released its 2022 Sustainability report, which records "a year of progress" towards its net-zero goals.

Rushlift to Electrify easyJet's Ground-Handling Fleet at LGW

Rushlift GSE has won an extension on its five-year agreement to manage easyJet’s ground-handling fleet at London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 

London Luton Airport Submits Expansion Application

London Luton Airport (LTN) has submitted an application to expand its current cap of 18 million annual passengers up to 32 million passenger…

Ferrovial Trials Reactec Smart Watch to Enhance Worker Safety at Heathrow

Ferrovial Construction has trialled Reactec’s R-Link smart watch to improve worker safety at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

UK: Luton DART to Carry First Passengers from 10 March

Luton Rising and Luton Council have confirmed that the Luton DART will start carrying its first passengers on Friday 10 March.

Leidos to Upgrade Security Technology at London Luton Airport

London Luton Airport (LTN) has selected Leidos as the principal contractor to upgrade technology across multiple security checkpoints.

London Heathrow's Incentive Scheme Aims to Triple SAF Usage in 2023

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has embarked on the second year of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme.

UK: BHX Partners with ZeroAvia to Support Hydrogen-Powered Flight

ZeroAvia and Birmingham Airport (BHX) have announced a partnership to support zero-emission, hydrogen-powered air travel.

UK: London Airports Trial New eGate Regulations for Children Aged 10 and Up

London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are trialling the use of eGates for children aged 10 and 11 during half term travel.

UK: Glasgow Airport to Become Connected Airport Living Lab

Glasgow Airport has announced a five-year partnership with Connected Places Catapult to establish the UK’s first Connected Airport Living La…

Inverness Airport Rail Station Opens in Scotland

Scotland's Transport Minister has opened Inverness Airport rail station, with passenger trains arriving and departing from 3 February.

UK: High Court Gives Clearance for Bristol Airport Expansion

The High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Planning Inspectorate’s permission for Bristol Airport to expand its capacity.

UK to Reinstate Airport Slot Regulations for Airlines

The UK government has announced that airport slot rules will be restored to pre-pandemic levels for the upcoming travel periods.

MAG Invests £440m in Manchester Airport Transformation

Manchester Airports Group has announced a 440 million GBP investment in transforming Manchester Airport (MAN) Terminal 2.

Teesside Airport is UK’s First to Provide Full CT Scanner Operation

Teesside International Airport is the first in the UK to be fully ready for new security rules, having installed two CT scanners at security…

London Stansted Begins Runway Resurfacing Project

London Stansted (STN) has commenced a five-month programme managed by Lagan to fully resurface its single runway.

London: Luton DART Automated People Mover to Open This Year

UK Airports to Allow Liquids up to 2 Litres through Security

The UK government has announced new legislation for 2024 which will allow airport passengers to benefit from the latest security technology.