Concorde & the future of supersonic passenger travel
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I think a lot of people, including many not normally interested in aviation, would like to see a Concorde fly again. I'm not concerned which Concorde took to the air but I suspect the more time goes by the less likely it is, and there didn't seem too much chance once the decision had been taken to ground the French and British fleets permanently. It was generally believed that the most likely candidate would be G-BOAF, the last Concorde to be built in Britain and the last Concorde ever to fly - so far!! AF returned to her place of birth at Filton but then spent seven years in the open...
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Designer seating for passengers at Stansted
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London Stansted reveals newly-designed Departure Lounge seating with room for 550 additional passengers London Stansted Airport has revealed stylish new passenger seating and created three brand new seating areas in its busy Departure Lounge, which has increased capacity by 40 per cent. The improvements, part of the ongoing £600 million Stansted Transformation Project, have created a more attractive and comfortable seating area with room now for over 1000 passengers in the main Departure Lounge area and including 436 new USB and USC charging points. ‘Leaf lamps’ around the area provide...
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New deal to grow passenger numbers at Heathrow

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Heathrow and airlines agree new deal to grow passenger numbers Landmark deal on airport charges worth several hundred million pounds heralds a new phase of airport and airline commercial cooperation supporting growth at Heathrow New arrangement would extend current regulatory settlement to 2021 and includes an incentive for airlines to grow passenger numbers Airline moves to fill their existing aircraft could result in further reductions to airport charges and will help unlock affordable growth Heathrow and airlines representing each of the alliances have already signed the agreement...
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Stellar start to 2019 as Heathrow’s passenger numbers continue to climb in January

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Stellar start to 2019 as Heathrow’s passenger numbers continue to climb in January 5.9 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport, kickstarting 2019’s passenger growth. January’s figures increased by 2.1%, as Heathrow reported its 27th consecutive record month, boosted by passengers returning home after the winter holidays. Africa and East Asia continue to be amongst the best performing regions, up 9.7% and 5.6% respectively. The African nations to make the biggest gains were Morocco (+40%), Ethiopia (27%), Nigeria (13%) and South Africa (12%). In East Asia, China saw...
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Ryanair launches Milan Malpensa from Bristol
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Ryanair launches new Bristol route to Milan Ryanair has announced a new Bristol route to Milan Malpensa, with a twice weekly service commencing 26 May, as part of Ryanair’s Bristol Summer 2019 schedule. Ryanair’s Bristol Summer schedule now includes 32 routes in total with 3 new routes to Seville, Shannon, and Milan Malpensa. Ryanair’s Robin Kiely said: “Ryanair is pleased to announce a new Bristol route to Milan Malpensa, commencing in late May, which will operate twice weekly, as part of our extended Bristol summer 2019 schedule. To celebrate we are releasing seats for sale on this...
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Manchester Airport Private Terminal

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Manchester Airport to launch private terminal, offering “Private Jet experience” on commercial airlines Manchester Airport today revealed plans to be the first major UK airport to open a private terminal, which offers passengers a “private jet experience” while flying on commercial airlines. The airport is today releasing preview designs of the new terminal, which will be called PremiAir. The PremiAir experience will be available to purchase for passengers irrespective of class of travel or the destination they are flying to – and prices start at £50. There will be a number of different...
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Manchester Airport retains its crown as Best UK Airport

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Manchester Airport retains its crown as Best UK Airport for fifth year in a row Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the UK’s best airport, for a fifth year running, at the Globe Awards hosted by Travel Weekly. The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool, Gatwick and Birmingham to receive the accolade. The award comes after a strong 2018 for Manchester Airport, which saw it smash its all-time passenger record, as 28.2m people passed through the airport in the calendar year. It also saw Manchester Airport launch a wealth of new...
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Global Trek Aviation invests in Cardiff Airport

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Global Trek Aviation invests in Cardiff Airport Cardiff Airport is delivering on the first phase of its Masterplan, with the announcement of a new flight handling operator. Global Trek Aviation has chosen Cardiff Airport as the second location in the next phase of its expansion, with a dedicated facility set to open for business in April 2019. The company will make use of the Airport’s portfolio of facilities which are available 24/7, all year round. The company will support Cardiff Airport’s ambitions to diversify its business by making further use of its products and services and attract...
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Gatwick long-haul traffic growth continues

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Gatwick long-haul traffic grows in December as 46.1m passengers travel through in 2018 Number of passengers travelling on long-haul flights from Gatwick last month up +6.1 year-on-year Long-haul growth drives 2018 cargo surge, +16.1% across the year A record 46.1m passengers travelled through the airport in 2018 London Gatwick’s long-haul routes saw year-on-year growth of +6.1% in December, as a rising number of passengers opted to spend the festive season further afield. In the same month that a vital new long-haul connection to Shanghai with China Eastern was launched, routes to the...
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The King of Spain officially opens Murcia Covera Airport

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The King of Spain attended the official opening of Murcia Covera airport today arriving by air. The first two scheduled flights to arrive at the airport were from East Midlands and Bristol Airports in the UK. Once fully operational the airport will be able to accommodate 140 landings and take-offs throughout the day. Initial forecasts suggest the new airport may exceed 8,600 flights and reach 1.2 million passengers, during the first year equalling the figure achieved by San Javier. The new airport at Corvera has capacity for five million passengers however the airport has been designed...
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London City Route launched from Newcastle Airport

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London City Route launched from Newcastle Airport The first flight of a brand new service from Newcastle Airport into the heart of central London has taken off today (7th JAN). The inaugural flight from the North East’s largest airport to London City departed this morning (MON) taking just over an hour to reach the capital. The flight, which is operated Flybe’s franchise partner Eastern Airways, is expected to carry over 17,000 passengers during 2019. The airline’s new route is the only direct scheduled flight connecting Newcastle with central London, opening both destinations up to...
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Heathrow reaches record 80 million milestone in 2018

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Heathrow reaches record 80 million milestone in 2018 as airport takes big steps towards expansion Full year 2018 A record 80 million passengers travelled through the UK’s only hub airport in 2018, up 2.7% on last year, with growth boosted by the use of larger and fuller aircraft. Heathrow is one of only seven airports in the world to achieve this milestone. Over 1.6m metric tonnes of cargo travelled through the UK’s largest port by value throughout the year. This is the equivalent of 761 London Eyes, 88 Shard buildings or 32 QE2s. North American cargo made up over 600,000 metric tonnes...
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New drone sighting closes London Heathrow

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Flights in and out of London Heathrow were suspended for a short time earlier this evening due to a drone sighting. The disruption comes just weeks after a similar incident caused significant delays at London Gatwick airport. Flights have now resumed operation.
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Double for Liverpool Airport....

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Double celebration for LJLA with growing passenger numbers and the UK’s best on time performance 2018 was another successful year for Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and the cause for a double celebration with the Airport’s latest passenger figures showing a milestone in passenger throughput, at the same time as having the UK’s best scheduled flight punctuality record. 5.1 million passengers chose to use Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2018 - the highest figures seen at the Airport in 7 years and an increase of 3% compared to 2017. The Airport has seen growth in passenger numbers...
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London City shows off it's striking £500m transformation project
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New concept images depict what the inside of the new airport will look like in 2022, once its £500 million development is complete London City Airport has released concept images depicting the interior of its 51,000m² new terminal. The images show how the customer experience at London’s most central airport will be completely transformed, once its £500m development is complete in 2022. The new terminal design will reflect 21st century London, supported by new shops, restaurants, bars and experiences which are synonymous with the capital, showcasing the best of the city to the airport’s...
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Gatwick Masterplan in final week of consultation
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One week left for local residents and businesses to make their views known on Gatwick’s growth plans Twelve week public consultation on draft master plan closes at 5pm on 10 January 2019 Gatwick’s plans will provide new opportunities for the South East and bolster the local economy for future generations Plan includes bringing the airport’s existing standby runway into routine use for the first time Gatwick is reminding local residents and businesses that they have just one week left to respond to the twelve week public consultation on its growth plans, which include - for the first...
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New long-term partnership announced for London Gatwick
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New long-term partnership announced for London Gatwick Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) has announced a new partnership with VINCI Airports, a leading worldwide airport operator with a network of 46 airports in 12 countries VINCI Airports will take a 50.01% stake in Gatwick GIP will maintain its integral role in the management and ownership of the airport Commenting on the announcement by GIP and VINCI Airports, Gatwick’s Chairman Sir David Higgins, said: “We very much welcome this commitment from VINCI Airports to Gatwick which is a vote of confidence in Gatwick and its future...
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Drones ground London Gatwick flights causing disruption to thousands of passengers

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Flights remain grounded at London Gatwick airport due to drone operations close to the airport. There is a Police operation underway to search for the drone and it's operator. Numerous flights have been diverted to other airports. Passengers are advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport. Flights are not expected to recommence until 19:00 at the earliest. (20.12.18) In a statement from the airport the airport said, "Gatwick Airport’s runway remains closed and all flights are currently suspended following reports of drones flying over Gatwick’s airfield last night...
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Development plans to deliver next chapter in Bristol Airport’s success story

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Development plans to deliver next chapter in Bristol Airport’s success story Bristol Airport has submitted a planning application to North Somerset Council seeking permission to increase capacity to handle up to 12 million passengers a year by the mid-2020s. Passenger numbers are expected to pass the nine million mark for the first-time next year. The proposed development includes new infrastructure, improvements to existing facilities, and operational changes to ensure the airport can continue to meet demand for air travel to and from the South West of the UK well into the next...
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Manchester Airport reacts to publication of the Government’s Aviation Strategy Green Paper

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Manchester Airport reacts to publication of the Government’s Aviation Strategy Green Paper (17 December 2019), Government published its Aviation Strategy Green Paper, called Aviation 2050: The Future of UK Aviation. The draft strategy, open for public consultation for 16 weeks, is structured around a series of objectives: support growth while tackling environmental impacts help the aviation industry work for its customers build a global and connected Britain/ encourage competitive markets ensure a safe and secure way to travel develop innovation, technology and skills airspace...
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First 1 million November

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First 1 million November Edinburgh Airport has recorded its first ever 1 million passenger November after a record 1,045,708 passed through the terminal last month. The figures are up 11.7% on the same month last year and makes November the strongest month in terms of year on year growth in 2018. International passengers and domestic passengers were both up 11.7% as well. 2018 Nov % vs Last Year Domestic 475,694 +11.7% International 570,014 +11.7% Total 1,045,708 +11.7% MAT 14,208,213 +6.3% Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: “To post our first ever 1 million...
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NATS installs new digital flight strip system at Bristol Airport

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NATS installs new digital flight strip system at Bristol Airport NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic services provider, has successfully introduced its new Hub and Spoke Electronic Flight Progress Strip (EFPS) system at Bristol Airport. The new system will incorporate the airport’s tower and approach services that handle over 75,000 flights per year carrying more than 8.5 million passengers to destinations across Europe and beyond. The roll-out follows the system’s previous successful implementations at Belfast International, Belfast City and Farnborough Airports when controllers...
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Trip Review Flight from Liverpool to Bergen with Wideroe

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I decided to try a weekend in Bergen soon after this new route was announced so thought a pre Christmas visit would be ideal. Left on 7 Dec the flight is due to depart at 08.05 at present but in the new year it will be around 10.00. Checked in bag and made way through security. There was quite a number of people going for a Wizz flight at same time but was still screen fast. The flight was parked remotely so we were bussed. I would say the flight was over a quarter full. Smooth flight and plane is still very smart inside being very new. Flying time 1.30h. Free hot drink on board...
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Heathrow pays for ‘settled status’ as team welcomes 80m passengers

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Heathrow pays for ‘settled status’ as team welcomes 80m passengers Recognising the service Heathrow colleagues provide, airport pays to settle status of EU nationals in move to reassure colleagues News comes as Heathrow welcomes 80 millionth passenger over a twelve-month period Announcement follows the launch of the Living Wage roadmap which ensures direct suppliers guarantee employees the Living Wage by the end of 2020 As Heathrow today reaches an historic milestone, the airport has announced that it will pay to achieve ‘settled status’ for EU colleagues responsible for welcoming 80...
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New passenger scanner uses space technology to speed up airport security

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New passenger scanner uses space technology to speed up airport security A super-sensitive passenger scanner that reveals hidden security threats is being trialled at Cardiff Airport in the UK. The walk-through scanner, which uses space technology to image human body heat, is the result of a collaboration between Sequestim Ltd. and Cardiff University scientists. Computer learning allows the scanner to distinguish between threats and non-threats but without the need for passengers to keep still or remove outer clothing. Globally, around 12 million passengers travel by plane...
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Trip Review LHR-PER via DXB; PER-MEL; MEL-LHR via DXB (Emirates and Qantas)

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Australia-bound Since 2010 my wife and I have been flying to Australia to visit family. We’ve always used Emirates and last month was our seventh trip in the past eight years. Previously we have used Gatwick Airport, and Birmingham Airport on one occasion. This year our departure point was Heathrow. I’ve submitted trip reports regarding our journeys to Oz in the past and as the flights have been with Emirates a further detailed trip report might be repetitious so I’ve submitted a slightly reduced summary of the trip this time. All times shown are local to the airport in question. We...
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Gatwick claims huge public support for airport growth
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Three quarters of residents in Sussex, Surrey and Kent surveyed support Gatwick’s growth plans - with only 14% opposing Polling commissioned to gather the views of local residents Boost to the local economy – jobs, trade and investment – seen as most important factor when supporting growth plans, followed by new travel connections Plans involve using new technology to maximise airport’s main runway and potentially bringing its standby runway into routine use for departing flights Three quarters of residents (74%) in Sussex, Surrey and Kent who were surveyed support Gatwick’s plans to...
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Heathrow plan for carbon neutral growth

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Heathrow unveils its plan for carbon neutral growth Airport reveals four key action areas to reduce and offset the growth in emissions from new flights Announcement demonstrates that growth at the airport is not a choice between economy and environment Comprehensive plan suggests maximising incentives for airlines, investing in more UK peatland restoration and supporting sustainable fuels Heathrow will consult with partners on the delivery of this plan ahead of the first statutory consultation on expansion in summer 2019 In a first for the UK aviation industry, today Heathrow has set...
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Birmingham to host the UK's first airside M&S Food to Go outlet
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SSP and M&S announce first airside M&S SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, has today announced it will be opening the UK’s first airside M&S Food to Go in Birmingham Airport. The M&S Food to Go will offer a broad selection of all-day food and drink products including wholesome wraps, freshly made baguettes, sushi, salads, confectionery, smoothies, beers and wines. Hot food, such as bacon rolls, hot sandwiches and soups, will also be available, and customers will be able to enjoy M&S coffee and other hot drinks from specially trained...
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Birmingham Airport Experiences best October on record
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Birmingham Airport has reported its highest ever recorded passenger figures for the month of October 2018. The Airport welcomed 1,141,864 passengers through its doors – a 6.1% increase on last year and the overall best October to date. The top three most visited destinations in October were; Dublin, Amsterdam and Dubai. The destinations which experienced the highest passenger growth in the month of October versus last year include Venice (+98.7), Krakow (+95.1%), Naples (+83%) and Prague (+52.5%). Simon Richards, Acting Managing Director at Birmingham Airport said: “Recording our best...
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