Surinder Arora, the hotel magnate and founder of the Arora Group, has challenged Heathrow Airport’s financial projections for its proposed third runway expansion, arguing that the airport is inflating early
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The rollout of 5G telecommunications networks is creating a significant operational challenge for the global aviation industry, with airlines reporting that radio altimeter interference is becoming increasingly problematic during critical
Travel operator TUI is set to relocate its only aircraft based at London Luton Airport to London Gatwick Airport by next summer, aligning with its goal to maximise commercial and
Britain is increasingly reliant on high taxation to bolster public finances amid lacklustre economic growth, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. Willie Walsh, director general of
The frequency and intensity of solar flares have escalated in recent months, posing a renewed threat to modern aviation. In late October, a JetBlue Airbus A320 flying from Cancun to
Heathrow Airport will introduce a strict 10 minute cap for drivers at terminal forecourts from January; those exceeding this period will face an £80 penalty. The changes accompany a
Leading airlines across Europe and the United States have confirmed the successful completion of urgent software updates for Airbus A320 family aircraft following an industry-wide safety alert. This significant intervention,
A takeover attempt of Glasgow Prestwick Airport by the Turkish conglomerate Limak has collapsed following an official national security review by the United Kingdom government. Limak, a diversified company with
Airlines worldwide faced significant disruption as Airbus initiated an urgent recall of 6000 aircraft from its A320 family following a critical software issue uncovered after a midair incident. The action
Ryanair has terminated its short-lived Prime membership scheme following losses amounting to 1.6 million euros. The low-cost airline launched the initiative eight months ago, aiming to attract regular travellers with
Venezuela has escalated its standoff with the United States by revoking the operating permits of six prominent international airlines, accusing them of abetting state terrorism after they halted flights to
Heathrow Airport is set to experience a significant increase in its business rates bill, potentially rising by as much as £145 million by the end of this parliament. This follows
Heathrow Airport is preparing for its most ambitious expansion to date with a proposed £49 billion plan centred on the construction of a 3500 metre runway crossing the M25 motorway.
Wizz Air is set to curtail the number of flights it operates from Gatwick Airport, a move prompted by persistent cost pressures and a challenging slot allocation environment. József Váradi,
Jet2 is preparing to commence flights from London Gatwick in March 2025, marking a significant development for the UK’s largest package holiday provider and the country’s third largest airline by
Heathrow Airport has sharply criticised proposals that would see its business rates bill rise fivefold to £500 million from the current £121 million, arguing such an increase undermines the government’s
