Latest Airports News

The North can play a key role in decarbonising the UK’s aviation sector according to a new report from Transport for the North (TfN).

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced that it will progress with a £440M investment for the second phase of its Manchester Airport Transformation Programme, to be managed by Mace.

Local councillors have called for an independent investigation into the new autonomous light rail link between Luton Airport and Luton Parkway following its latest cost increase and delay.

The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has revealed the 111 schemes around the UK to benefit from the second round of its Levelling Up Fund, with a combined outlay of £2.1bn awarded.

A legal challenge against the proposed reopening of Manston Airport has been dismissed.

The opening of the new autonomous light rail link between Luton Airport and Luton Parkway has been pushed back another few months while the costs are now projected to top £300M.

Key decisions on the country’s major infrastructure projects are expected in 2023.

NCE once again highlighted the best rising talent in civil engineering through its Graduate and Apprentice Awards 2022, held at the ICE in November.

Airport expansions have been firmly on the back burner in recent years, with climate considerations and the pandemic-driven fall in passenger numbers creating rising uncertainty.

Mace are trialling the use of a robotic dog named Dave at Heathrow Airport in a bid to improve efficiency and safety on major construction projects.