A group of 27 Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists were arrested on 28 June on suspicion of plans to interfere with key national infrastructure and disrupt UK airports.
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Aviation sector’s post-Covid recovery presents capital challenges, BAG warns
The nature of post-Covid recovery for the UK aviation sector will put pressure on capital projects, British Aviation Group (BAG) deputy chair Jane Thompson has warned.
Liberal Democrats pledge to ban airport expansion and deliver rail electrification
The Liberal Democrats’ election manifesto has pledged a crack down on the aviation industry and a significant boost for rail travel if elected.
Stansted, Manchester and Luton airports detail future growth plans
Officials from Stansted, Manchester and Luton airports have detailed how they plan to expand their facilities as air travel gets back on track after the Coronavirus pandemic.
Gatwick Airport details constraints of constructing recently opened rapid exit taxiway
Project leads at Gatwick Airport have unveiled the constraints of constructing its new recently opened rapid exit taxiway, Echo Romeo.
UK Space Agency expected launch infrastructure spend cut by 66%
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) plans to spend just £38M on launch-related activities by 2025, down 66% from the £112M it initially committed to in its 2022 corporate plan.
Manchester Airport link bridge installed for £1.3bn transformation programme
Mace installed a new link bridge at Manchester Airport during a “very tight” window, as part of the £1.3bn terminal transformation programme.
£9bn Lower Thames Crossing planning decision delayed to October due to election
The date for a decision on the Development Consent Order (DCO) for Lower Thames Crossing has been pushed to 4 October due to the General Election.
Bespoke escape hatch installed in Heathrow runway under pressurised conditions
Contractor Design Build International (DBI) teamed with Aco to efficiently install a bespoke escape hatch in Heathrow Airport’s runway under pressurised time and logistical conditions.
Government collaborating on business case for Heathrow expansion
The government is working to support the creation of an updated business case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.