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Drone causes disruption at Gatwick airport
A drone flying close to Gatwick Airport led to the closure of the runway and forced five flights to be diverted, the BBC reports. A spokesperson for Gatwick Airport is
Read MoreeasyJet to open 10th UK base next Spring
Low-cost carrier easyJet is to open its 10th UK base in March 2025, with three A320neo aircraft operating six new routes from London Southend Airport. “Our continued growth and
Read MoreLondon Heathrow on track for busiest year on record
London’s Heathrow has recorded its busiest day since October 2019 as the airport’s strong April performance paves the way for its busiest year on record. Airport teams welcomed a
Read MoreUK Border Force e-gate systems down for second time in months
International passengers travelling to the United Kingdom have faced unexpected delays after system-wide technical issues prevented passport e-gates from functioning correctly. The nationwide issue is the responsibility of the
Read MoreCirium reveals busiest day for UK departures this year
Last Friday 3 May was the busiest day for UK departures so far this year – with over 3,000 departures – according to data firm Cirium. During the Early
Read MoreFirst Volvo EC230 Electric in UK powers up airport project
In its first live UK demonstration, the EC230 Electric excavator from Volvo CE – a zero-exhaust emission construction machine – has been put to work by Chepstow Plant International
Read MoreGlobal Infrastructure sells Edinburgh Airport majority stake to VINCI
Infrastructure specialist Global Infrastructure Partners is selling a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to private airport operator VINCI Airports for £1.27 billion. The remaining 49.99% interest in Edinburgh Airport
Read MoreSmiths Detection launches new X-ray scanner
Smiths Detection has launched its latest X-ray scanner powered by diffraction technology: the SDX 10060 XDi. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) is a powerful inspection technology offering highly accurate material discrimination
Read MoreAir Malta ceases operations
Air Malta has announced that it has ceased flight operations, as of March 30, 2024. The flag carrier said in a statement: “We extend our heartfelt thanks to our
Read MoreLeonardo to equip Canadian Armed Forces with counter-drone technology
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to provide its Falcon Shield C-UAS system for operation by the Canadian Armed Forces. The company
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