BAA Ltd reports lower pre-tax losses

28 October 2010 BAA Ltd has narrowed its pre-tax losses for the first three quarters from £784.7 million in 2009 to £192.6 million this year, following a refinancing of its debts and strong growth in passenger numbers. Revenues at the group’s six UK airports...

IATA reports 10.5% increase in passenger demand

26 October 2010 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that the number of airline passengers continued to grow in September 2010, but warned that the aviation industry might not yet be clear of the problems caused by the recession....

EU approves airport liquid scanners

25 October 2010 Kromek, a UK-based company has received EU approval for its liquid scanner machines to be used in all European airports. The scanners can tell the difference between water and liquid explosives. It is thought the development could mean the end of the...