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Public say the Government not doing enough to boost the UK’s trading infrastructure

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Public say the Government not doing enough to boost the UK’s trading infrastructure A majority of Britons think that the Government is not doing enough to invest in the UK’s trading infrastructure, a new poll has revealed today The findings come a week after a new CEBR report found that over 40% of the UK’s exports to non-EU markets pass through Heathrow, making it the country’s largest port by value for markets outside the EU – larger than Southampton, Felixstowe and Portsmouth combined Following last week’s ruling on the Government’s process to approve Heathrow expansion, the airport...
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More than 1,000 Manchester Airport roles available at annual Jobs Fair

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More than 1,000 Manchester Airport roles available at annual Jobs Fair Representatives from more than 25 employers including Jet2, Swissport and the Clayton Hotel are expected to be in attendance Roles will be available in fields including Customer Service, Engineering and Security It’s an exciting time to join Manchester Airport with the latest phase of its £1bn transformation project due to open this summer More than 1,000 roles at Manchester Airport will be available to jobseekers at the Northern hub’s annual Jobs Fair this month. Around 25 employers will be represented at the...
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Heathrow Apprenticeships hit new heights with more set to take off in 2020

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Heathrow Apprenticeships hit new heights with more set to take off in 2020 Heathrow has broken its apprenticeship record with nearly 1,100 starting in 2019 The airport pledges to deliver over 400 new apprenticeships in 2020 through its Shared Apprenticeship Scheme Heathrow Employment and Skills Academy launch new ‘Think Again’ campaign to challenge apprenticeship stereotypes Heathrow has broken its annual apprenticeship record with nearly 1,100 apprentices having started their career journeys at the UK’s hub airport last year. Following a record 2019, employers across Team Heathrow –...
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101 reasons to celebrate for Manchester Airport’s onsite education Academy

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101 reasons to celebrate for Manchester Airport’s onsite education Academy The Airport Academy offers training and qualifications for both airport staff and local people seeking work First NVQ programme for existing staff sees 101 earn Level 2 NVQ certificates - 59 in Customer Service and 42 in Team Leadership Graduates came from a range of departments including Landside Operations, Security and Car Parking Manchester Airport is lauding the success of 101 members of staff who have attained Level 2 NVQ certificates at its Airport Academy, in the first programme of its kind. A total of...
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CO2 blow for the environment as millions forced to drive to London airports

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Bristol Airport's reaction to North Somerset Council's Planning & Regulatory Committee decision We are disappointed by the decision of North Somerset Council’s Planning & Regulatory Committee to recommend refusal of our planning application to increase Bristol Airport’s capacity from 10 to 12 million passengers a year, contrary to the recommendation of the Council’s own planning officers. This decision risks putting the brakes on the region’s economy by turning away airlines who want to serve the South West market, shutting the door to international trade and tourism at a time when the...
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Manchester Airport celebrates Chinese New Year as it heralds ever closer links to China
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Manchester Airport celebrates Chinese New Year as it heralds ever closer links to China Year of the Rat sees Manchester Airport commence services to Shanghai in March Huge boost to the 183,000 people across the North who travel there via other means Business and trade boom predicted as existing Chinese routes have already seen a 38% increase in Chinese visitors, average spend per visit increasing by 94% and export values growing by 41%. Host of airport celebrations planned for Chinese New Year including flights to Shanghai to be won, traditional lion dancers/Chinese acrobatics, airport...
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LJLA launches consultation on future aircraft flight paths

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LJLA launches consultation on future aircraft flight paths Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is today beginning a 12 week consultation as part of the modernisation of the UK’s airspace, which will involve potential changes to the routes taken by aircraft departing from and arriving at the Airport. The UK’s airspace is some of the most complex in the world, yet has not undergone significant change since the 1950s. The Department for Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) plan to modernise UK airspace in order to deliver quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys by air in and...
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Wales: First Minister's Questions: Response to Paul Davies AM's comments about Cardiff Airport

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First Minister's Questions: Response to Paul Davies AM's comments about Cardiff Airport Cardiff Airport has a positive impact on the Welsh economy as a strategic national asset, delivering a total GVA of £246m per year to the economy and sustaining 2,400 aviation related jobs. Since coming under Welsh Government ownership, focus has been to build the long term sustainability of the business and strengthen our financial position. During the last financial year (2018-19) we have seen a growth in commercial revenue by over 34% as a direct result of the improvements made to enhance the...
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London Stansted to host world aviation summit in 2020
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London Stansted to host world aviation summit in 2020 More than 200 senior officials from the aviation industry will descend on London Stansted next year for the 2020 CAPA World Aviation Outlook Summit. The news was announced by the airport’s Chief Commercial Officer, Aboudy Nasser, during this year’s event which is being held in Malta. The 2020 summit will be held on December 2-3 at the airport’s Radisson Blu Hotel where airport and airline executives from across the globe will gather to analyse the industry’s performance over the year, discuss the current state of play and forecast...
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Heathrow Academy celebrates 15 years of outstanding apprentices

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Heathrow Academy celebrates 15 years of outstanding apprentices Since 2004 Heathrow has supported over 5800 people into employment and contributed over £13.5 million towards training and career development Heathrow celebrates signing the Care Leaver Covenant, helping to make training and careers at Heathrow accessible to all. 87 apprentices graduated from the Heathrow Employment and Skills Academy this year, with 68% of graduates living in the five local boroughs closest to the airport: Hounslow, Hillingdon, Ealing, Spelthorne and Slough. Celebrating 15 years since opening its doors to...
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Over a thousand jobs on offer at Gatwick Jobs Fair
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Over one thousand jobs on offer – from over 40 employers - at Gatwick Jobs Fair on 7th November Unique mobile app will help job-seekers engage with employers and receive notifications on opportunities before, during and after the event CV surgery with Gatwick HR professionals to help make every application count Gatwick’s Employability programme also available to help long-term unemployed back into work Over a thousand jobs with more than 40 airport-based employers will be on offer at this year’s Gatwick Jobs Fair on the 7th November, with a new mobile app providing job information and...
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Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain staff attend employment fair

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Over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain staff attend employment fair An employment fair which took place at Manchester Airport last week (Thursday 3 October) was attended by over 1,000 former Thomas Cook and supply chain employees. Following the announcement on 23 September that the company had entered compulsory liquidation, public and private partners worked together to host the event which provided advice and information for former staff. Over 40 employers with more than 6,000 vacancies in a range of sectors were on hand to speak to potential candidates about their career...
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Employment fair to support former Thomas Cook employees
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Employment fair to support former Thomas Cook employees A dedicated employment fair for the thousands of North West workers who have lost their jobs following the demise of Thomas Cook, including supply chain employees, will be held at Manchester Airport on Thursday 3 October. The event – at the Runway Visitor Park at the airport – will bring together dozens of organisations, who together have thousands of vacancies that may interest those impacted by the announcement that the airline had entered compulsory liquidation. It will also offer one-to-one advice and direct people to relevant...
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UK Government blocks devolution of Air Passenger Duty to Wales
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Cardiff Airport statement: UK Government’s decision to block the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD) to Wales Deb Bowen Rees, CEO of Cardiff Airport, said: “We are hugely disappointed by today’s announcement. “Cardiff Airport has always been in favour of the UK-wide abolition of Air Passenger Duty and in support of the ‘A Fair Tax on Flying’ campaign. It is a punitive tax on travel and a cost that hinders the ability for the United Kingdom to remain competitive in what is a very competitive, fast-paced global industry. Not to mention, the UK APD rate is one of the highest in the...
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A busy Bank Holiday weekend for Cardiff Airport
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A busy Bank Holiday weekend for Cardiff Airport The national airport for Wales is preparing to welcome over 27,000 passengers this Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 23 - Monday 26 August), rounding off what has been the busiest summer in over 10 years. Many customers are jetting off for some late summer sunshine in popular beach destinations such as Croatia, Egypt, Greece and Spain, for some relaxation before the kids go back to school. With good weather on the cards in the UK and Ireland this weekend, customers are making the most of the Bank Holiday by planning ‘staycations’ to...
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Busiest ever month for a Scottish airport
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Busiest ever month for a Scottish airport Edinburgh Airport has recorded the busiest ever month for a Scottish airport for the second time as a total of 1,508,586 passengers passed through in July 2019. The figures are up 0.4% on the same month last year, but growth is down from 6.3% in July 2018. Jul % vs Last Year Domestic 475,757 -4.7% International 1,032,829 +3.0% Total 1,508,586 +0.4% MAT Total 14,763,216 +6.5% Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “It’s a bittersweet month for us – we’ve just recorded the busiest ever month for a Scottish airport...
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Norwegian cuts Ireland-USA routes citing 737 MAX grounding

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Budget airline Norwegian Air has said it will end flights between Ireland and the US next month, blaming the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. "We have concluded these routes are no longer commercially viable," it said. Norwegian, which has struggled to make a profit, said last month the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max plane could undo its plan to return to profitability. Norwegian said all six routes from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to the US and Canada would end on 15 September. Boeing's 737 Max fleet was grounded after two fatal crashes, the first a Lion Air flight which crashed into the...
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Heathrow on-track to top 81 million passengers as the airport pushes for sustainable fuels take off

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Heathrow on-track to top 81 million passengers as the airport pushes for sustainable fuels take off Figures reveal the UK’s busiest airport has welcomed over 46million passengers already this year, up 1.4% on the same time last year. Heathrow welcomed 7.75 million passengers in July, helping to maintain steady growth similar to 2018 numbers. New flights to Newquay, Isle of Man and Guernsey announced this summer continue to boost domestic passenger numbers, up 3.6% this month. Africa saw the highest long-haul passenger growth, up 5.2%. Over 130,000 metric tonnes of cargo, including vital...
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Cardiff Airport reports busiest July in over a decade
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Cardiff Airport reports busiest July in over a decade Cardiff Airport is currently enjoying its busiest summer in more than ten years. In July alone, the Airport welcomed 208,322 customers – the busiest July since 2008. Over the last 12 months the national airport for Wales has welcomed more than 1.648 million passengers. This continued, steady growth equates to an 8% increase for the rolling year*. Spencer Birns, Commercial Director at Cardiff Airport, said: “This summer has seen lots of activity from our airlines, with customers jetting off for a well-earned break. Our airline...
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Robust start to financial year as Gatwick celebrates growth
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Robust start to financial year as Gatwick celebrates growth 12.5m passengers travelled through Gatwick Q1 April – June 2019 Total passenger numbers +1.7% year-on-year, with long-haul +2.2% Responding to passenger demand Qatar Airways adds five new weekly flights to Doha London Gatwick has achieved its busiest-ever start to a financial year, as passenger numbers grew by +1.7% in Q1, compared to 2018, as 12.5 million passengers travelled through in the first three months of the 2019 – 2020 financial year. Long-haul growth was also strong in Q1, up +2.2%. North Atlantic routes drove this...
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Drone temporarily closes Leeds Bradford Airport

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Reports of drone closes Leeds Bradford Airport Flights temporarily suspended at Leeds Brtadford Airport due to reported drone activity close to the final approach to the airport. 1400 The airport is closed as a drone has been spotted flying in the Horsforth area on a 1 mile final for 32 All flight currently suspended
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Heathrow kickstarts landmark summer

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Heathrow kickstarts landmark summer with new routes and sky-high passenger satisfaction in June Heathrow welcomed a record 7.25m passengers in June, up 1.7% on last year, with growth driven by fuller aircraft at the start of the summer holiday getaway. This was also the 32nd consecutive month of growth for the airport. Africa saw double digit growth, up 11.6% on last year, with new routes to Durban, bigger aircraft to Nigeria and increased frequencies to Johannesburg. North America also proved popular for Heathrow’s passengers, with 3.5% growth, as the already busy market was further...
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ACI Europe Best Airport Award Winners Announced
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ACI Europe Best Airport Award Winners Announced The 15th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the 29th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition, hosted by Hermes Airports. The Awards cover 4 traffic categories of airport and aim to recognise overarching achievement in core activities such as customer service, facilities, retail, security, community relations and environmental awareness and operations. ACI EUROPE counts over 500 airports in 45 European countries among its membership and this year’s competition saw a high...
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Gatwick Airport Annual Results: Successful year of growing global connections and passenger numbers

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Gatwick Airport Annual Results: Successful year of growing global connections and passenger numbers London Gatwick financial results for the year ending 31st March 2019 Gatwick grows to 46.4m passengers, including an extra 1.1m long-haul passengers New routes, increased frequencies and retail development drives EBITDA +7.3% while income per passenger grows +4.5% to £17.47 Growth balanced by a 7% reduction in the airport’s noise footprint Significant long-haul growth, an increased economic contribution, more passengers and reduced noise are at the heart of a successful year for Gatwick...
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Glasgow scoops hat-trick at Scottish Transport Awards including Airport of the Year

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Glasgow scoops hat-trick at Scottish Transport Awards including Airport of the Year Glasgow Airport was named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards – one of three accolades picked up by the transport hub last night. The airport also scooped the Accessible Transport Award for its popular special assistance service, which last year ensured more than 121,000 who need additional support while travelling through the terminal enjoyed a safe and pleasant journey. Glasgow also became the biggest airport in Scotland to open its £144,000 state-of-the-art Changing Places facility...
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Manchester Airport calls for firm commitment from Government ahead of aviation consultation closing

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Manchester Airport calls for firm commitment from Government ahead of aviation consultation closing As the Government’s consultation on the future of UK aviation comes to a close in a matter of days, the UK’s third biggest airport today called for a firm commitment to the North, as it edged closer to an historic high of 30m passengers. Last month saw the airport reach 28.9m annual passengers, with the Northern hub set to hit 30m by the end of the financial year. May saw it welcome 2.6m passengers through its three terminals. On June 20, the Government’s Aviation 2050 Green Paper...
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Unanimous agreement of Welsh Affairs Committee: Devolve Air Passenger Duty to Wales by 2021

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Unanimous agreement of Welsh Affairs Committee: Devolve Air Passenger Duty to Wales by 2021 Cardiff Airport welcomes the report published today [Tuesday 11 June] by the Welsh Affairs Committee into the devolution of Air Passenger Duty (APD). The unanimously-agreed report recommends that the UK Government should hand over control of Air Passenger Duty in Wales to the Welsh Government by 2021. Cardiff Airport has continuously reinforced its position on the matter – calling for the tax to be devolved and then reduced or abolished. Cardiff Airport believes that the devolution and...
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport reflects on success off the field

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Jürgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson return home with the Champions League Trophy at LJLA. Paul Staples, Operations Director for Liverpool John Lennon Airport commented, “This has been an amazing few days for the airport and all who work here and a fantastic advert for what this airport is capable of. To have been able to accommodate all these extra flights whilst delivering our renowned high levels of operational service for those passengers and airlines using the airport at the same time, is a tremendous achievement that everyone who works here is rightly proud of.” “We’re already...
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New cutting edge CT security equipment at Heathrow

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Heathrow invests over £50 million in cutting edge CT security equipment in UK airport first Passengers could soon keep their liquids and laptops inside their cabin baggage when passing through security at Heathrow after the airport revealed plans to install next-generation CT security equipment The airport is investing over £50 million in the next few years to roll the equipment out. Once fully operational, the enhanced technology is expected to significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastics at Heathrow, with passengers no longer required to put liquids in plastic bags Heathrow...
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Bristol Airport’s ten years of transformation

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Bristol Airport’s ten years of transformation A newly published report has highlighted a decade of transformational change at Bristol Airport. The Annual Monitoring Report shows that while passenger numbers have continued to increase, the number of flights in 2018 was only marginally above the 2008 total. During the same period, the number of destinations served has significantly increased to nearly 130 across 30 countries, connecting people from our region across the globe. This has enabled over 30% more passengers to fly today from their local Airport to visit friends and family...
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