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Heathrow launches recruitment drive as transatlantic travel restarts

Heathrow launches recruitment drive for over 600 new frontline roles The recruitment drive follows the end of the US travel ban – a key market for the airport – which accounted for 20% of the airport’s passenger traffic prior to the pandemic.  The airport is recruiting for new security officers, engineers, and a variety of other roles now that the easing of travel […]

Heathrow Airport: Aviation’s recovery must be matched by progress on decarbonisation

Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5C (satellite 2) viewed from airfield, David Dyson Over 3 million passengers travelled through Heathrow during October, delivering a sixth consecutive month of growth. Relaxation of travel rules ahead of half-term unleashed pent up demand, with close to 100,000 travellers a day, up 144% compared with the same time last year. Despite […]

East Midlands Airport welcomes DHL’s sustainable aviation fuel investment

East Midlands Airport (EMA) has welcomed Deutsche Post DHL Group’s announcement today that it will reduce 70,000 tons of CO2 by investing EUR 60m in sustainable aviation fuels for the aircraft it operates out of EMA. Clare James, Managing Director says: “DHL’s commitment to investing in sustainable aviation fuels for its EMA operation is very […]

New contract awarded for security at Perth Airport

Perth Airport has awarded its aviation security services contract to ISS Security Pty Ltd. Perth Airport’s Chief Operating Officer Scott Woodward said that the safety and security of visitors, staff and infrastructure at Perth Airport is the company’s top priority and that ISS has an outstanding track record in delivering services in the aviation sector. […]

Gatwick Airport urges Government to restore ‘Use it or Lose it’ airport slot rules

‘80/20’ slot competition rules ensure that consumers benefit from effective choice of destination and airline, as well as efficient and fair pricing Coalition of four airlines and airports write to Transport Secretary Issue already raised with the CMA – the UK’s competition watchdog A coalition formed of Gatwick, Belfast International, and Edinburgh Airports and Wizz Air […]

New Courtyard Hotel Offers London City Airport Travellers an Alternative Departure Lounge Option

From today business travellers using London City Airport now have a new place to meet before they fly, thanks to the opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Central London. As the closest hotel to London City Airport, the 184-room property offers smart travellers a new alternative lounge option and its range of […]

EVA Air renews cargo contract with WFS in France

  Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a new three-year contract to provide cargo handling, cargo towing and trucking services for EVA Air in France. The Taiwanese international airline currently operates three Boeing 777 and 787 flights per week from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Taipei, with additional frequencies expected during the term of […]

British Airways & Virgin Atlantic Celebrate US Reopening with Historic First Ever Dual Take-Off from Heathrow Airport

Customers return to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights to the US on Monday 8 November as country relaxes entry requirements It marks the first day since March 16, 2020 that the vast majority of UK nationals have been able to fly to the US Airlines celebrated the easing of restrictions with a unique show of […]

Winning names selected for East Midlands Airport’s fire engines

Following a public competition to name East Midlands Airport’s (EMA) four new fire engines, the winning entries have been chosen. The competition was launched to mark the arrival of four new Scania airport firefighting and rescue vehicles which replaced the old fleet before the costs of maintenance became unaffordable. Over 100 entries were received with […]