LONDON - Gatwick Airport wants to put its northern runway to full use by the end of the decade. The Government signaled support for the northern runway plans and follows through: Gatwick just received official approval for its expansion plans.»
LONDON - Several airports across Europe face disruptions upon a cyber attack on a third-party IT services provider. Heathrow airport expects "delays for departing passengers" and put additional staff on duty to "minimise disruptions".»
LONDON - Heathrow Airport faced major operational disruptions late Monday. According to media reports a hazardous materials alert caused an evacuation of Terminal 4. Emergency services were on site while flight operations at other Heathrow terminals continued. The alarm was called off soon after.»
LONDON - A new arrivals spacing tool calculates safe and efficient gaps between aircraft approaching London Heathrow. British air navigation service provider NATS credits the "Pairwise" extension to its "Intelligent Approach" system with "a cut in carbon emissions, better punctuality and greater operational resilience".»
LONDON - Heathrow has submitted "shovel-ready proposals" for a privately financed third runway, capable of flights taking off within a decade. The "once-in-a-generation" redesign of the runway and terminal system received government backing earlier this year - and carries a 49 billion GBP price tag.»
LONDON - A "technical issue" at NATS affected London air traffic Wednesday. According to NATS, the issue at the Swanwick Centre has been resolved. Still, London airports experience significant delays and flight cancellations. It remained unclear which exact system caused the glitch.»
LAKENHEATH - A C-17A Globemaster III flies from the US straight into the UK. The flight path: No secret. The inbound cargo: Top secret. Mission circumstances and details give rise to speculation: The US government might have moved some nuclear warheads to back the UK to deter Russia.»
LONDON - Up 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft deliveries will propel Ryanair to 300 million passengers by 2034. The airline needs a steady inflow of new pilots to support its ambitious growth strategy - a flight school programme in the UK will give Ryanair access to 400 new hires over the next four years.»
LONDON - The UK-US trade deal has come into force Monday, slashing US export tariffs for the key UK industries. Aerospace goods will clear US customs without any levies again - with immediate effect. A deal between the US and the EU about future trade remains pending but could copy elements of the UK blueprint.»
LONDON - Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) reached an agreement to sell its interests in three UK airport assets - Birmingham Airport, Bristol and London City Airport - to Macquarie Asset Management. The Canadian pension plan has been a long-term investor in these airports.»
LONDON - A London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed right after take-off in the Indian city of Ahmedabad killing 241 of 242 people on board. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has offered its assistance in the investigation. In addition, the UK AAIB will have expert status in the Indian safety investigation.»
LONDON - With over 2.5 million flights handled through UK airspace each year, the role of an air traffic controller is critical in keeping the skies safe and efficient. This year, NATS is offering further opportunities for people to start a hugely fulfilling career at the heart of the aviation industry.»
LONDON - British Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander is "minded to grant consent” for the Northern Runway planning application at London Gatwick Airport subject to certain conditions. The airport will accept stricter limits on aircraft noise in return for Government approval - and a public transport requirement.»Discussions on current events and developments in the aviation industry
