September 2012 Regional and Industry News

26-30 Nov. 2012 – Environmental Management at Airports – Centre for Aviation Transport and the Environment (CATE) at Manchester Metropolitan University

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8-14 September 2012 Regional and Industry News

Regional News

Remaining households to receive compensation payouts from Manchester Airport ‘in a few weeks’

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to investigate a row between private pilots and Liverpool John Lennon Airport over fuel supplies

Final Bmibaby flight from East Midlands Airport

Plan to save Plymouth City Airport is revealed

Lobby groups unite to oppose plans for Manchester Airport World Logistic Hub plans

Eastern Airways expands its jet fleet at Bristol Airport

Air ambulance night flights begin from Cambridge Airport

New Thames Estuary airport proposal unveiled
Proposals for London Britannia Airport, designed by architects Gensler, include four floating runways tethered to the sea bed. The architect said the design allowed for future expansion to accommodate six runways when required.

Media

Heathrow’s third runway: noise grows, but will it happen?

Industry News

Competition Commission could foil Ryanair plan for Stansted stake

Virgin chief executive, Steve Ridgway to retire after 23 years service

Press Releases

Stop Stansted Expansion welcomes independent aviation connectivity commission – Stop Stansted Expansion

Events

17 Sep 2012 – Does Heathrow need a third runway? – Free event

27 Sep. 2012 – A New Aviation Policy: What does the UK really need?

22 – 23 Oct. 2012 – Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference and Exhibition – Connecting the Economy for Jobs and Growth, London

Short courses:

3rd-5th Oct. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Economics and Planning

7th-9th Nov. 2012 – Demand Analysis and Capacity Management

3rd-5th Dec. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Business and Management

26-30 Nov. 2012 – Environmental Management at Airports – Centre for Aviation Transport and the Environment (CATE) at Manchester Metropolitan University

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15-21 September 2012 Regional and Industry News

Regional News

Change of aircraft route creates noise for 2,000 East Grinstead homes
Complaints about aircraft noise in the west of East Grinstead have soared by 500 per cent. About 2,000 households in the Imberhorne area are believed to be suffering from disturbance as an increasing number of planes from Gatwick travel overhead. Residents have slammed the “diabolical” situation, which is due to a major airline, believed to be easyJet, changing the route of their aeroplanes.

More airport capacity needed to maintain ‘decent standard of living’, says British Airways chief Keith Williams

Plymouth Council to debate 37,000-signature petition to re-open airport

London City Airport ready to help free up capacity at Heathrow
London City’s Chief Executive Declan Collier told Airport World that London City Airport could help free up capacity at Heathrow by taking on some of its short haul and regional traffic.

Newcastle airport bidders shortlist drawn up
Potential bidders for a half stake in Newcastle airport have reportedly been whittled down to a shortlist including the private equity fund 3i, Antin Infrastructure and Australian investment fund AMP.

Plans for a proposed £250m Coventry and Warwickshire Gateway development have been submitted to Warwick District Council and Coventry City Council

Residents’ petition against Manchester Airport City plan
Bosses at Manchester Airport have submitted an outline planning application for a new logistics hub, forming part of the £650m Airport City project that is expected to create over 1,800 jobs. Local residents from Hale and Altrincham have launched an online petition, called ‘Save Sunbank from Manchester Airport’s expansion plans’, which has already been signed by over 250 people who say the facility would destroy the countryside and devalue their homes.

Heathrow expansion referendum call by Richmond Council
People in Richmond Upon Thames are to have their say on Heathrow Airport expansion in a referendum-style vote in May 2013.

Events

27 Sep. 2012 – A New Aviation Policy: What does the UK really need?

22 – 23 Oct. 2012 – Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference and Exhibition – Connecting the Economy for Jobs and Growth, London

26-30 Nov. 2012 – Environmental Management at Airports – Centre for Aviation Transport and the Environment (CATE) at Manchester Metropolitan University.

20 November 2012 (18:30 – 21:00), – Delivering Air Traffic Control at London Gatwick and across London – Redhill, Surrey. Bookings via 01536 740104 or email: [email protected] quoting Event Code: GTG048.

29th November 2012 – The EU Emissions Trading System: progress, UK impact and Phase III

Short courses:

3rd-5th Oct. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Economics and Planning

7th-9th Nov. 2012 – Demand Analysis and Capacity Management

3rd-5th Dec. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Business and Management

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22-28 September 2012 Regional and Industry News

Regional News

Police to showcase work done to protect Gatwick Airport at Community Engagement Day on 2 Oct. 2012

Durham Tees Valley chairman thanks North East business community for its “remarkable and encouraging support” over recent months

Bristol City Mayor candidate Geoff Gollop is ‘in favour of controlled expansion’ of Bristol Airport

A consortium led by an Australasian investment manager has emerged as an early rival to Manchester Airports Group in the £1bn battle for Stansted airport

Ryanair clarifies that it is considering taking a stake in London’s Stansted Airport but is not actively pursuing a purchase

Bolton Council approves proposals by Manchester Airport operator
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to join with investment firm Investment Funds Management (IFM) as part of moves to acquire Stansted Airport.

Calls by Stevenage MP Stephen McPartland to review Luton Airport expansion proposals
Proposals to double the capacity of Luton Airport could be called in by the secretary of state.

European achievement award from European Regions Airline Association for Southend Airport

Flybe to end Exeter-Leeds Bradford flights due to underperformance

Industry News

‘Topflight’ trials led by NATS, the UK-based air traffic services company, set to test environmentally ‘perfect’ air travel
The initiative could save up to 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per flight. The potential to save 30,000kg of fuel across 60 transatlantic flights is to be tested through a trial to see if environmentally ‘perfect’ flights are possible on a large scale. The trial, which is being backed by the aviation industry in the UK, Canada and the US, is also supported by British Airways, Airbus ProSky and Boeing.

UK flights’ punctuality falls in the second quarter of 2012
Heathrow has the highest percentage of delayed flights compared to other major airports in the UK.

List of 10 biggest airline companies ranked by carbon allowance released

Events

16 Oct. 2012 – Biofuels in Aviation: Overcoming Barriers – London – RAS

18 Oct. 2012 – 14.00 – Gatwick advisory group (GATCOM) – Gatwick Airport

22-23 Oct. 2012 – Airport Operators Association (AOA) Annual Conference and Exhibition – Connecting the Economy for Jobs and Growth, London

13-14 Nov. 2012 – UK Transport in Europe – Brussels -UKTiE

20 Nov. 2012 (18:30 – 21:00), – Delivering Air Traffic Control at London
Gatwick and across London – Redhill, Surrey. Bookings via 01536 740104 or email: [email protected] quoting Event Code: GTG048

26-30 Nov. 2012 – Environmental Management at Airports – Manchester

29 Nov. 2012 – The EU Emissions Trading System:progress,UK impact & Phase III

Short courses:

3-5 Oct. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Economics and Planning

7-9 Nov. 2012 – Demand Analysis and Capacity Management

3-5 Dec. 2012 – Introduction to Air Transport Business and Management

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July 2011-12 CAA Airport Traffic Stats (Reported in Sept. 2012)