Latest United Kingdom News
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London Heathrow Deploys 'Robotic Dog' for Cargo Tunnel Refurbishment
London Heathrow and Mace have employed a robotic dog, Dave, developed by Boston Dynamics to help refurbish the airport's cargo tunnel.
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Agilent Deploys Alarm Resolution Technology at London Heathrow Airport
Agilent is deploying its next generation of alarm resolution technology, Insight200M, at London Heathrow Airport.
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HyNet Plans to Connect Hydrogen Pipeline to Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport aims to become the first UK airport to have a direct supply of low carbon hydrogen fuel due to a collaboration with HyNet…
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Costain to Deliver Infrastructure Improvements at Heathrow Airport
Costain is partnering with London Heathrow to deliver the airport's new infrastructure improvements and advance its journey to net-zero.
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London City Airport to Allow Liquids to Remain in Hand Luggage at Security
London City Airport (LCY) is partnering with Leidos to transform its security experience with full CT scanner operation from April 2023.
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UK: British Airways Trials Biometric Technology at LHR
British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights.
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UK: Bristol Airport Opens Electric Charging Hub for Airside Vehicles
Bristol Airport and Jet2.com have opened an airside electric vehicle charging hub with Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) funding.
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Edinburgh Airport to Map and Capture Unused Wind Energy
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is partnering with Katrick Technologies to capture previously untapped wind energy across the airport campus.
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Scotland: AGS Airports and ZeroAvia to Collaborate on Developing Hydrogen Infrastructure
AGS Airports is collaborating with ZeroAvia to explore the development of hydrogen fuel infrastructure for delivering zero-emission flights.
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ZIEGLER to Deliver World's First Hybrid ARFF to Cranfield Airport
ZIEGLER Group will supply the world’s first hybrid aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire, UK.
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London Stansted Opens New Double Airbridge
London Stansted Airport has opened a new double airbridge to boost its ability to handle long-haul aircraft.
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Gatwick Airport Completes Runway Resurfacing
London Gatwick (LGW) has completed the resurfacing of its main runway using 70% less asphalt compared to traditional resurfacing methods.
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London City Airport to Invest in Upgraded Departures Lounge
London City Airport (LCY), SSP, Lagardère Travel Retail and WHSmith are investing 12 million GBP in refurbishing LCY's departures lounge.
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Gatwick Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Forecourt®
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and GRIDSERVE have started construction on the airport's Electric Forecourt®.
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IAG Cargo Trials First Electric Terminal Tractor at London Heathrow
IAG Cargo has begun trials of its first Terberg electric terminal tractor at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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UK Skies Protected by C4i Pty Ltd Secure Voice Communication System
C4i Pty Ltd, member of the Frequentis Group, has provided its VOICE C2 voice over IP (VoIP) VCS for the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) Guard…
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London Stansted Airport Receives Solar Farm Planning Permission
London Stansted has received planning permission from the Secretary of State to develop its airport solar farm.
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Travelex Offers ATM Click & Collect Currency at Heathrow Airport
Travelex has launched a Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
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National Express Trials Electric Bus at London Stansted
National Express is trialling an electric bus to carry passengers from their gate to the plane at London Stansted Airport.
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Should Airports be Preparing for Electric-Powered Flight?
At a Future Mobility Sector Day, Petalite argued that the industry needs an increased focus on charging infrastructure for electric aircraft…
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Farnborough Airport Selects Contractors for New Hangar
Farnborough Airport has appointed McLaughlin & Harvey and Gebler Tooth to design and construct its new 55 million GBP Domus III hangar.
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London Stansted Completes Departure Lounge Upgrade
London Stansted has completed a 12 million GBP (14.5m USD) refurbishment of its international departure lounge.
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All Airports in England to be Zero-Emission by 2040
At Farnborough International Airshow, the UK government released its Jet Zero strategy, mandating all airports to be zero-emission by 2040.
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Farnborough Airport Offers SAF for the Same Price as Jet A1 Fuel
Farnborough Airport has become the first airport in the world to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the same price as Jet A1 fuel.