Heathrow has formally submitted proposals for a 100% privately financed third runway, which could be operational within a decade if supported by Government policy. The expansion is expected to deliver at least 30 new daily routes, improved domestic connectivity and greater choice in flight times, while redesigning the airfield for faster departures and more reliable […]
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London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest air hub, was forced into a full-day shutdown on Friday, March 21, after a major fire at a nearby electrical substation triggered a severe power outage. The incident began shortly after 11pm on Thursday when the London Fire Brigade responded to reports of a blaze at the North Hyde electrical
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Heathrow Airport (Heathrow) celebrated a record year in 2024, welcoming 83.9 million passengers, marking a 6% annual increase. Cargo volumes also rose by 10%, boosting British exports worldwide. While further growth is expected in 2025, constrained capacity is likely to limit the scale of improvement. Despite record passenger numbers, Heathrow’s revenue declined by 4% to
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Airlines at Heathrow Airport are anticipated to use record amounts of SAF next year as the airport extends its carbon-cutting scheme for a third year. In 2024, £71 million will be available to airlines through the incentive, targeting up to 2.5% of aviation fuel used at Heathrow to be SAF and if achieved, amounting to
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Heathrow Airport has launched an innovative trial to explore the feasibility of using lower carbon concrete, boasting a remarkable 50% reduction in emissions compared to conventional concrete. This ground-breaking initiative stems from Heathrow’s sponsorship of a PhD candidate at the University of Surrey, who dedicated three years of lab work to achieve this milestone. The
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Phil Seymour, President, IBA, has taken a closer look at the news that Heathrow Airport has requested airlines to uplift as little fuel as possible at Heathrow, which means that there will be undoubtedly an increase in CO2 emissions. But what is the order of magnitude and how will airlines manage the situation? IBA estimates
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Heathrow Airport Board has announced that current CEO, John Holland-Kaye, is to be replaced by Thomas Woldbye. Woldbye is the current CEO of Copenhagen Airport and will assume his new role later on this year when Holland-Kaye steps down. Having served as the CEO of Copenhagen Airport since 2011, Woldbye brings with him a wealth
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