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Birmingham announces Sir Hugh Robertson as Chairman
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The Board of Birmingham Airport (BHX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sir Hugh Robertson as Chairman He will take up the role as of 18 July after a Board meeting on that date. This comes after an extensive external search process following the current Chairman, Tim Clarke, notifying the Board in January of his intention to retire this summer. Sir Hugh has had a distinguished career in public service and in business. He has served in the Army, worked in the property division of Schroder Investment Management, and in Government as Minister for Sport and the Olympics during...
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Bristol Airport Real Living Wage Accreditation
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Bristol Airport Real Living Wage Accreditation Bristol Airport has announced it has achieved Real Living Wage accreditation from the Real Living Wage Foundation an independent organisation that champions fair pay for all. Currently, more than 12,000 UK businesses voluntarily pay their colleagues the higher award and today, Bristol Airport has secured the Real Living Wage accreditation across the Airport site. In contrast to the Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage which are both set by the Government, the Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the actual cost of living...
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Launch your career in aviation with new apprenticeship scheme at Manchester Airport
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Launch your career in aviation with new apprenticeship scheme at Manchester Airport Two-year operationally focused scheme gives apprentices a foundation degree level qualification Apprentices will be paid and have opportunities to take on leadership level roles after finishing the programme Scheme builds on the airport’s commitment to delivering skills and education opportunities to communities closest to it Announcement has been welcomed by both the Department for Transport and Education and the Mayor of Greater Manchester Manchester Airport is calling on students from across the...
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Greggs are on approach at Cardiff Airport
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Greggs are on approach at Cardiff Airport SSP and Greggs have partnered to open a new unit at Cardiff Airport on the 4th May 2023 and it is the first reveal of many planned improvements to the passenger experience at Cardiff Airport. For those looking to grab their favourite food and drink on the go, the diverse menu will offer something for everyone, including the iconic Greggs Sausage Roll, and a range of savouries, daily-fresh sandwiches, sweet treats, coffees and juices. The unit is located on the first floor before the security check point, providing a great convenient option for...
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A wins RoSPA health & safety award
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LLA wins RoSPA health & safety award London Luton Airport (LLA) has scooped a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. LLA was awarded a Silver Award in the Occupational Achievement category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff, passengers, and contractors get home safely at the end of every working day. The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is the largest occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK. Now in its 67th year, the awards have almost 2,000 entries every...
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Half-term holidaymakers will travel as normal as Heathrow urges Unite to stop stonewalling on 10% pay rise
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Half-term holidaymakers will travel as normal as Heathrow urges Unite to stop stonewalling on 10% pay rise Passengers will have a smooth half-term getaway with no flight cancellations during the next period of industrial action by security officers (25 – 27 May) We urge Unite to put the current 10% pay increase and £1,150 lump sum for 2023 and inflation-linked increase for 2024 to their members Passengers will have a smooth journey through Heathrow during the half-term getaway. No flights will be cancelled during the upcoming security officer strikes (25 – 27 May). Heathrow colleagues...
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Newcastle International Airport celebrates its one millionth passenger this year
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Newcastle International Airport celebrates its one millionth passenger this year Last week, Newcastle International Airport celebrated its one millionth passenger to travel through the Airport since the start of 2023. The lucky passenger, Lei, an academic from Durham, was travelling from Newcastle direct to Frankfurt with Lufthansa on 27 April. Lei was “really surprised” when the Airport and Airline welcomed the milestone passenger with £75 to spend on luxuries in the Airport’s World Duty Free store. The one millionth passenger was travelling directly to Frankfurt for business...
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UK Secretary of State for Transport visits Glasgow Airport
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UK Secretary of State for Transport visits Glasgow Airport The UK Government’s Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, visited Glasgow Airport last Friday. Mr Harper met with Andy Cliffe, CEO of Glasgow’s parent group AGS Airports, and the airport’s Operations Director, Ronald Leitch. The visit was an opportunity to discuss the vital role the connectivity provided by Glasgow Airport and the wider AGS group plays in creating employment while driving trade, tourism and sustainable economic growth. AGS Airports owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton...
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Edinburgh Airport response to Unite media release on strike ballot
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Edinburgh Airport response to Unite media release on strike ballot Unite issued a media release on May 3, 2023 outlining their intention to ballot Edinburgh Airport workers on strike action. This follows the rejection of a pay offer comprising an 11% pay rise and £1,000 cost of living payment put forward by the airport - an offer the union asked for. Our response to the claims made in this release can be found below. A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: “It's disappointing that we are in this situation despite meeting the request of our unions - an 11% pay rise along with a £1,000 cost...
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Dublin Airport North Runway Awarded Engineering Endeavour of 2022
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Dublin Airport North Runway Awarded Engineering Endeavour of 2022 Dublin Airport North Runway, the first international runway constructed in Ireland in over 30 years, has been awarded the prestigious title of Engineering Endeavour of 2022 by Engineers Ireland. Delivered by an international project team, comprising of Arup, SENER and a Construction Joint Venture made up of FCC Construcción and Roadbridge Ltd, Dublin Airport North Runway was chosen by the public and members of Engineers Ireland as the top engineering project of 2022 having featured in Engineers Ireland’s Engineering...
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Zero carbon flights across the UK a reality within 20 years
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Zero carbon flights across the UK a reality within 20 years, says UK Aviation Consortium UK can be a global leader in the hydrogen economy, but a national hydrogen strategy will be fundamental to meeting future supply, distribution and cost challenges for aviation Within the next 20 years, passengers could be flying between all regions of the UK on planes which emit no carbon emissions. As COP 27 begins, a UK aviation consortium consisting of three airports (Heathrow, London City, Highlands and Island Airports), three manufacturers (GKN Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Cranfield Aerospace)...
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Is the aviation industry entering a period of consolidation?
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The aviation industry. Is it entering a period of consolidation? So my cat amongst the pigeons question for you all today is whether aviation is about to enter a period of consolidation or not? Some of this is not just LBA related but some of it is. My own thoughts behind my question above are: DSA is about to close as has been more than well documented. It was always claimed that the airport was never needed in the first place and as such TUI and Wizz have now consolidated in to other airports, where fortunately LBA has gained. Flybe seem to be lurching from one crisis to another having...
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easyJet publishes SBTi-aligned net-zero roadmap to 2050 as partner Rolls-Royce makes final preparations for first hydrogen engine tests
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easyJet publishes SBTi-aligned net-zero roadmap to 2050 as partner Rolls-Royce makes final preparations for first hydrogen engine tests Most ambitious airline net-zero roadmap to-date, with a focus on new technology once available and the long-term ambition to achieve zero carbon emission flying across entire fleet • Rolls-Royce partnership to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology for narrowbody aircraft approaches significant milestone with first ground tests imminent • Alongside the transition to zero carbon emission technology, the roadmap features a...
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Doncaster Airport set to close
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Strategic Review Announcement Forums4airports discusses the latest press release from Doncaster Sheffield airport where the airport questions the future of the airport. The owners of the airport, the Peel Group have announced they are looking at their options as the group has decided the airport is no longer viable as an operational airport. Here's the press release: "The Board of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has begun a review of strategic options for the Airport. This review follows lengthy deliberations by the Board of DSA which has reluctantly...
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Chris Woodroofe appointed Managing Director of Manchester Airport
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Chris Woodroofe appointed Managing Director of Manchester Airport MAG has announced the appointment of Chris Woodroofe as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport. Chris was previously Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where he oversaw a step-change in passenger experience and a major programme of operational improvements. Prior to that, Chris held a number of senior roles at Gatwick, including in customer service, security and engineering. He joins from Chevron Traffic Management, where he had overall responsibility for operational performance...
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Mitie £3 million security contract renewal at Bristol Airport
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Mitie takes off with £3 million contract renewal at Bristol Airport Mitie has renewed its baggage screening contract with Bristol Airport for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, following a competitive retender process The new contract, worth £1 million a year, builds on Mitie’s experience delivering services for the airport for over 20 years Mitie has won a new £3 million contract with Bristol Airport (BRS) extending its relationship for a further three years. The contract is to provide baggage screening services and has the option to extend for an...
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STS Aviation Services to open Manchester facility
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STS Aviation Services Set to Open Aircraft Base Maintenance Facility in Manchester MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, April 27, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aviation industry, has reached an agreement to lease an aircraft base maintenance facility in Manchester, United Kingdom. The hangar, capable of undertaking multiple lines of aircraft maintenance, will create more than 200 new jobs in the region over the next two years. Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviation Services in Europe, says “In the coming months, our team...
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Rachel Ford joins Gatwick Airport as new General Counsel and Company Secretary
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Rachel Ford joins Gatwick Airport as new General Counsel and Company Secretary Rachel Ford joined Gatwick Airport’s executive team on 19 April 2022 to replace Robert Herga as General Counsel and Company Secretary. Rachel joins Gatwick from Capita where she has served as Group Legal Director and more recently as Chief of Staff to the Capita plc Group Chief Executive Officer. Prior to that role, Rachel worked as in-house Legal Counsel with Thomson Reuters for ten years. She trained as a lawyer in her native Australia and moved to the UK in 2006 to work for Linklaters. Existing General...
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Cardiff Airport appoints new Aviation Development Manager
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Cardiff Airport appoints new Aviation Development Manager Cardiff Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Watkins as its new Aviation Development Manager. Watkins brings to the post over 25 years of experience in the UK aviation sector, including working in account management and route development roles for over 13 years at Birmingham and Coventry Airports. As well as running his own B2B communications company, Watkins was also Editor at aviation route development publication anna.aero for six years. He gained a Bachelor of Science degree in Transport Management from Aston...
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Manchester airport's statement - international travel system
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Manchester Airport Group Statement - international travel system The simplification of the UK’s international travel system, including doing away with pre-departure tests and switching to lateral flow on arrival, will make it easier and cheaper for people to travel abroad. For too long, the recovery of UK aviation has lagged behind the rest of Europe. The changes announced today will help to close that gap by encouraging more people to book foreign travel. But for as long as vaccinated travellers have to pay for tests, the recovery of one of the UK’s major industries will be held back...
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Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2021: Positive Trend Continues
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Fraport Traffic Figures – July 2021: Positive Trend Continues Cargo throughput at Frankfurt Airport sees further strong growth – Fraport Group airports worldwide also maintain upward trend Fraport Traffic Figures now provides (until further notice) a comparison between the current traffic figures and the corresponding 2019 base-year figures, in addition to the regular year-on-year reporting. Passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continued to rise in July 2021. FRA welcomed some 2.85 million passengers in the reporting month, representing the highest monthly passenger volume since...
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Take off for Loganair’s new Scotland-Wales air link
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2 AUGUST Take off for Loganair’s new Scotland-Wales air link Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, today (2 August) launches its new direct service linking the capital cities of Scotland and Wales. To mark the launch of the new route between Edinburgh and Cardiff, Loganair’s Head of Revenue and Sales, Donna McHugh, will fly to the Welsh capital to meet Spencer Birns, CEO at Cardiff Airport. The service will operate up to five times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, connecting Scotland and Wales for business and leisure travellers alike. Flights will be...
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Five further airlines set to move into Manchester Airport's new-look Terminal Two this week

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Five further airlines set to move into Manchester Airport's new-look Terminal Two this week Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, airBaltic and Ethiopian Airlines to move this week after successful launches from Jet2.com, TUI and Singapore Airlines Flagship Terminal Two extension opened last week M&S and Accessorize to welcome first customers this week Passengers recommended to check their terminal and check latest guidance before travelling Passengers travelling to all corners of the globe will now get to experience Manchester Airport’s new “super terminal.” The flagship...
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Wizz in Wales: Wizz Air to announce flights from Cardiff to Jersey

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Wizz in Wales: Wizz Air to announce flights from Cardiff to Jersey London, 10 June 2021: Wizz Air UK, the UK-registered and based airline of Europe’s fastest growing airline group, today announces that it is launching its first ever domestic service with flights to Jersey from Cardiff Airport, its newest base. Beginning in July, these flights will operate twice weekly, with fares starting from just £17.99*. Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or the airline’s app. With a short flight time and sunny climate, Jersey is an ideal getaway on Wales’ doorstep. Those who are looking forward...
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Loganair further boosts UK regional connectivity with new Scotland-Wales air link
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Loganair further boosts UK regional connectivity with new Scotland-Wales air link Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has launched its new route linking the capital cities of Scotland and Wales. The service between Edinburgh and Cardiff starts on August 2, and tickets are on sale from today (May 25). Flights will be on Loganair’s 49-seat Embraer 145 regional jets, with prices on the 1hr 25min trip starting at £49.99 one way including all taxes and charges. All Loganair fares include a free checked baggage allowance. The direct flights – five per week in each direction -...
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Rebound in passenger numbers from Melbourne Airport

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Melbourne Airport passenger performance April 2021 Almost half a million more passengers travelled through Melbourne Airport in April compared to March, as domestic border restrictions eased around the country in time for the Easter school holiday period. Domestic numbers peaked at 1,402,439 – the highest figure in the last 12 months. International passengers also more than doubled, rising from 10,787 in March to 27,904 in April, thanks to Australia’s new quarantine-free travel arrangement with New Zealand. Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi said it was encouraging to see more...
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Amsterdam Schiphol named cargo airport of the year

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Schiphol named cargo airport of the year Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has won the ‘Cargo Airport of the year’ award of the Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards. Schiphol won the award thanks to the voters of the global Air Cargo Community and the readers of Air Cargo Week. The airport was praised for the commitment to developing the cargo sector, outstanding facilities and the efficiency of the cargo operation in these trying times. “ We are very proud to have received this award on behalf of Schiphol and the Cargo Community. Cargo transport occupies an important place within Schiphol...
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Heathrow: Restarting aviation critical to UK economy

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Restarting aviation critical to UK economy - Results for the three months ended 31st March 2021 Closure of national borders increases COVID losses to nearly £2.4 billion – Heathrow recorded a further £329 million loss in Q1 as only 1.7 million passengers travelled through the airport, down 91% compared to Q1 2019. This brings total losses since the start of the pandemic to nearly £2.4 billion. Cargo volumes are also down 23% on 2019, underlining how a lack of flights impacts UK trade with the rest of the world. UK’s summer economic recovery depends on travel restarting from May 17th –...
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport celebrates Sweet Sixteenth Anniversary

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport celebrates Sweet Sixteenth Anniversary Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is celebrating its ‘sweet sixteenth’ anniversary today (28th April), and despite a second consecutive ‘lockdown birthday’, is excited to mark the occasion by celebrating an impressive milestone of 14 million passengers having enjoyed its Easy, Friendly, Relaxed service since 2005. Although the fifteenth anniversary year has been like no other, spirits refuse to be dampened at the UK’s favourite airport. The team are preparing to welcome customers, ready for a holiday, confident of a...
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Birmingham Airport achieves health accreditation for industry best practise
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Birmingham Airport achieves health accreditation for industry best practise As Birmingham Airport prepares to welcome back customers, it has achieved the Airport Health Accreditation for its commitment to health and hygiene best practise from the Airports Council International (ACI). The accreditation recognises the effort to protect all users of the airport from health risks, such as Covid-19. Such recognition will help to reassure customers and colleagues that the airport’s facilities remain safe and that precautions are being taken to reduce any risk to health. The ACI reviewed...
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