Thursday 7 December 2023
New year, new career? It could take off at East Midlands Airport

Tuesday 5 December 2023
UK aviation shaping its own destiny as airport slot reform consultation launched
With a new reform, the airport slot allocation system can have a tailored approach that works best for businesses and passengers across the UK.

Saturday 2 December 2023
Dundee to Heathrow Flights Continue
Direct flights between Dundee Airport and London Heathrow will continue for the next two years, it has been confirmed.
Friday 1 December 2023
Hamburg Airport joins the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Lithuanian airports to get solar parks......
Development of solar parks will start at Lithuanian airports: public tender for design services is announced
Monday 20 November 2023
United Airlines and Houston Airport System invest more than $2Billion in Terminal B transformation
IAH Terminal B Transformation Program to accommodate a projected 36 million future passengers with brand new gates and amenities for travellers
Construction and design
The Terminal B arrival and departure hall is designed by Page, a full-service design, architecture and engineering firm based in Houston; and Grimshaw Architects, a London-based architectural firm and will be constructed by Clark Construction.The Terminal B Concourses designed by PGAL, a Houston-based international design firm specializing in architecture, interiors, and engineering, and to be built by Manhattan Construction, a Houston-based company.The Baggage Handling System, will be designed by Siemens', employing their expertise in design and construction of these highly technical systems.

Thursday 2 November 2023
Delta completes Concourse A expansion at Salt Lake City International Airport
Delta’s footprint at Salt Lake City International Airport continues to grow with the opening of 13 new gates on Concourse A, finishing off the gleaming 900,000-square-foot facility that first welcomed customers in September 2020. All flights operating from Concourse A will now board and deplane via jet bridges, eliminating bus operations to remote hardstands.
Delta unveils the completion of its Concourse A expansion at Salt Lake City International Airport.
“The completion of Concourse A comes just ahead of what we anticipate will be a busy holiday and ski travel season,” said Adam Ryan, Managing Director of Delta’s SLC Operations. “It’s a privilege for the 5,400 Delta employees here in Salt Lake City to share this state-of-the-art facility with our customers as we continue to provide them with the elevated experience they have come to expect from Delta.”
In partnership with the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, the finished eastern portion of Concourse A features 22 gates – nine of which opened earlier this summer – bringing the airlines’ gate total to 50 at SLC. This expansion also includes a new Delta Need Help Center for customers looking for travel assistance, as well as 19 new restaurants and shops for customers to enjoy.
Delta expands Salt Lake City hub presence with opening of new gates
This summer, Delta will operate more than 230 peak-day flights from Salt Lake City to nearly 90 destinations across the globe, with added frequencies to Austin, Charlotte, Nashville, Philadelphia and more.
“These new gates and amenities will further elevate the guest experience at the Salt Lake City International Airport for Salt Lakers and visitors from all over the world,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. “Salt Lake City is proud to be a Delta hub in the West and home to one of the top-performing airports in the world. The completion of this expansion will provide efficient services and modern facilities for travellers who are eager for a seamless journey.”
Delta operates more flights out of SLC than any other airline combined, serving close to 30,000 customers daily with 237 peak-day flights to 88 destinations in Fall 2023. The airline has invested more than $12 billion in airport projects coast-to-coast in the last 10 years, doubling down on its vision for the future of travel by building airports that are comfortable, easy to navigate and part of an effortlessly connected journey.
Earlier this year, Delta further cemented its position as the leading global carrier in SLC with a new lease agreement with Salt Lake City that increases Delta’s gate count from 55 to 66, with an anticipated completion in 2027. In June, Delta also broke ground in Salt Lake City on a new pilot training facility, marking the first training facility investment outside of its Atlanta headquarters since 1968.
Delta's new pilot training facility in its key Mountain West hub, Salt Lake City. The 47,000-square-foot facility marks the next chapter of Delta’s investment in its 5,400 employees and customers in Utah.
Delta’s investment in Salt Lake City grows with new pilot training facility
Located next to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), this 47,000-square-foot facility marks the next chapter of Delta’s investment in its 5,400 employees and customers in Utah.
Delta’s deep community footprint in Salt Lake City is evidenced by more than a dozen partnerships with local organizations. Alongside the start of the Utah Jazz regular season, last week marked the official return of the Delta Center to Salt Lake City since the naming rights partnership between the Jazz and Delta Air Lines was made official in July.
Construction work to start on new hanger at Teesside International Airport

Friday 27 October 2023
Kaunas Airport debuts next-gen aviation security scanners
Kaunas Airport Takes the Lead Among Baltic Airports
Electronics will be able to stay inside the luggage
Saturday 21 October 2023
Leeds Bradford Airport reopens after runway excursion by Tui holiday jet
Friday 20 October 2023
Tui jet skids off runway at Leeds Bradford
Thursday 19 October 2023
The sky’s no limit for learners at new EMA Academy launched with Nottingham College
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Aberdeen International Airport named Transport Hub of the Year at UK National Transport Awards
Strong September performance for MAG airports
MAG served 5.9m passengers in September
Passenger levels at London Stansted were 100% of those seen in September 2019
Service levels across all three of MAG’s airports were very high across the month
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) served 5.9m passengers across its airports in September. Traffic across the Group, which owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, was up 21% on September 2022.
Service levels in September remained high, with 100% of passengers at East Midlands Airport passing through security in less than 15 minutes. The figure was 99% for London Stansted and 98% at Manchester.
London Stansted served 2.6m passengers during the month, slightly ahead of the volumes recorded in September 2019.
Manchester Airport served 2.8m passengers in September – an increase of 12% on September 2022 and equal to 96% of pre-pandemic levels. East Midlands’ September traffic of just under 500,000 passengers was 25% higher than the same month in 2022, equivalent to 84% of pre-Covid traffic.
Across the group, the 5.9m figure represented 97% of 2019 levels.
Passengers:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | MAG | |
Rolling 12-month total to Sept ’23 | 27,279,257 | 27,375,553 | 3,794,763 | 58,449,546 |
12-month total % change year-on-year | +31.2% | +32.2% | +29.2% | +31.5% |
Sept ’23 total | 2,831,930 | 2,620,118 | 464,348 | 5,916,396 |
Sept ’23 % change year-on-year | +12.2% | +10.0% | +25.1% | +12.1% |
Cargo:
Manchester | London Stansted | East Midlands | |
Sept 2023 total tonnes | 5,977 | 24,043 | 31,385 |
Sept 2023 % change year on year | +12.1% | +13.2% | -7.2% |

Tuesday 10 October 2023
Aviapartner Became Leader in Airport Ground Services in Spain
Aviapartner is the big winner of the tender round for Airport Ground Services in Spain.

A sustainable success
Full staff will be retained
Friday 6 October 2023
Amsterdam's Schiphol improving quality by catching up on maintenance......
From quantity to quality
Quality of service
Lounge 1 and 2. We have already started renovating Lounge 1. We are solving bottlenecks by expanding parts of the lounge, adjusting walkways and expanding the range of services. We’ve also started the partial development of Lounge 2.Walkways, lifts and passenger bridges. More than 200 walkways and lifts are being renewed over the coming years. We’re also replacing 18 passenger bridges.Pier A. At the moment, BAM, the contractor completing the construction of Pier A, is still doing preparatory works. This includes finalising the detailed constructions plans. That is a complex process and one that we are carrying out carefully. We expect to be able to give an update on the planning for the definitive completion phase in Q2 2024. In the meanwhile, other contractors (including Heijmans and VolkerWessels) have helped to make the pier wind- and waterproof, and half of the aircraft stands are ready. The remaining aircraft stands will be ready for the operation in January 2024.Pier C. We are preparing for the renovation of Pier C, which dates back to 1967. This includes improvements in technology, systems, sustainability, spatial layout and seating. Soon, we will start the tender for the design of the pier.Baggage system and new baggage basement. Large sections of the current baggage system are due to be replaced. Once the new baggage basement has been built, we’ll have enough capacity to replace the existing baggage system. We’re carrying out the necessary works in the meantime. Tendering for construction will begin in early October and building is expected to commence in 2026. Various scenarios for a potential new terminal on top of the new baggage basement are currently being devised. A decision will be made on that at a later date
Quality of work
Lifting aids. Together with the handling companies, we are executing an action plan to reduce the physical workload of employees as much and as quickly as possible. There is now a lifting aid at half of the 385 work locations in the baggage halls. This number will be increased and every work location is set to have a lifting aid by April 2024.Work environment, rest areas and toilets. Over the coming years, 136 rest areas and 224 toilet blocks for employees are going to be renovated.Reducing emissions. Schiphol is taking measures to reduce the emissions of diesel and jet engines and to limit the exposure of employees to these emissions. For example, there is new electric equipment for aircraft at the gate.
Sustainability
Electrification of ground equipment. Fossil fuel-powered vehicles are being phased out in the coming years. From baggage tractors to hotel shuttles, more and more vehicles are electric.Power supply. We are preparing the airport for a large demand for electricity. For example, we are constructing a new high-voltage substation.Climate control. Heating and cooling systems in certain parts of the terminal, as well as thermal storage. We are choosing sustainable solutions and getting off the gas grid.
Safety
Dual taxiway Quebec. To improve airside safety, the project to make Quebec a dual taxiway will be completed within the coming years.Aircraft stands and taxiways. Over the next few years, necessary maintenance of asphalt and concrete on the airport grounds will increase, including renovation of aircraft stands and taxiways.Accessibility. We want Schiphol to remain accessible and safe. We are therefore making adjustments to roads and viaducts.

Northern Ireland’s largest airline easyJet has celebrated 25 years of flying passengers to and from Belfast International Airport
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline and the largest airline in Northern Ireland is celebrating 25 years of flying passengers to and from Belfast International Airport.
Ali Gayward, easyJet UK country manager, commented: ”For over two decades, we are proud to have served millions of customers flying from Belfast International, where we have grown to become the largest airline not just as the airport but in Northern Ireland, with customers choosing us for our unrivalled network, fantastic service and great value fares.And our continued success at Belfast International is testament to the strong demand we see for travel, coupled with the importance of the UK market in supporting our profitable growth.I have to thank our fantastic customers who have travelled from Belfast International Airport with us over the past 25 years for their loyalty and support as well as our dedicated team in Belfast for their hard work and commitment. We can’t wait to see where the next 25 years takes us.”