Saudi Arabia to benefit from new air traffic management systems
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has awarded Raytheon Systems a major contract for the installation of a nationwide air traffic management system based upon...
View ArticleDeveloping a sustainable framework for UK aviation: Scoping document
ADS have submitted its response to the UK Department for Transport consultation in preparation for the Department’s Scoping Document on Developing a Sustainable Framework for UK Aviation. To view the...
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UK Aerospace invests for a sustainable future
A|D|S has submitted its response to the UK Department for Transport consultation in preparation for the Department’s Scoping Document on Developing a Sustainable Framework for UK Aviation. The defence...
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Resource Group to launch new UAS training initiative
The Resource Group, an international supplier of scarce skills to the aerospace, aviation and defence sectors providing engineering, training and recruitment solutions, has announced a major initiative...
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Aviation groups report on meeting emissions goals
Sustainable Aviation, an alliance of leading UK aviation groups, has published a report explaining how the aviation industry and governments can achieve the international goal of halving net CO2...
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IoD: Urgent action on aviation needed
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has responded to Transport Secretary Justine Greening’s comments to the House of Commons, in which she emphasised the Government’s commitment to the UK’s aviation...
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BCC: Britain dithers on aviation while others move forward
Commenting on the ongoing debate over aviation strategy and a third runway at Heathrow, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “There is an aviation-shaped...
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Heathrow capacity will damage Northern Ireland’s air strategy – CBI
The CBI Northern Ireland Director, Nigel Smyth, has said that lack of Heathrow capacity will damage Northern Ireland’s air connectivity. Mr Smyth was giving evidence at Westminster to the Northern...
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Government unveils long-term strategy for future growth of aviation
More frequent flights to emerging markets, improved access to airports – including £500m towards a new rail link to Heathrow – and a reduction in the impact of airports on local communities is to be...
View ArticleIoD sober over Government aviation proposals
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has cautiously welcomed the recent Government announcements over new aviation consultation proposals. Responding to the publication of the Government’s Draft Aviation...
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BCC criticises aviation strategy
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has offered its take on the Government’s new Aviation Policy Framework, saying that businesses ‘will be underwhelmed by the aviation document’. Adam Marshall,...
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Gillan: “Farnborough a valuable forum for Welsh aviation sector”
Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan is meeting key players in the global aviation industry and promote the strength and innovative capabilities Wales has to offer at the Farnborough...
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Welsh aviation sector in the spotlight
The strength of the aviation industry in Wales will be highlighted by the Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones during a series of aerospace manufacturing and maintenance visits. Mr Jones will...
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New deal to benefit UK and Malaysian consumers
Greater choice and lower airfares for consumers expected after number of air services restrictions removed in UK and Malaysian agreement. UK and Malaysia have negotiated a liberalised agreement on air...
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CBI calls for all three major parties to unite behind Davies’ aviation...
The CBI has said all three major parties must sign up to recommendations on maintaining the UK’s aviation by Sir Howard Davies in advance, to avoid going back to square one in 2015. The comments come...
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Red tape to be slashed for aviation sector
The government and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have announced plans to strip away unnecessary bureaucracy for the UK general aviation sector. Some of the proposed changes were suggested during the...
View ArticleMayor views aviation expansion in Singapore led by British expertise
The Mayor of London has said that while the UK Airports Commission ‘flies up a blind alley’ the rest of the world is already building new runways and terminal buildings that are designed and built...
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UK secures historic deal to combat global aviation emissions
The UK has agreed a huge aviation climate deal with 190 countries. Airlines will offset emissions aiming for carbon neutral growth from 2020. The UK along with 190 other countries has secured a major...
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The future of aviation security: apply for innovation funding
Innovative organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million to develop new ways of improving aviation security screening. The Department for Transport and the Home Office are to invest up to £2...
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David Davis visits London City Airport to discuss Brexit with industry leaders
The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union has chaired a roundtable with aviation industry leaders to hear their views on the Brexit negotiations. The Secretary of State chaired the meeting...
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