The environmental challenge posed by airport expansions has been thrown into the spotlight by the court ruling last week which deemed Heathrow’s third runway plans as “unlawful”.
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Manchester Airports Group reappoints consultant to oversee expansion plans
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has reappointed global professional services consultancy Turner & Townsend as it pushes forward with expansion plans.
Dozens of infrastructure projects may face Heathrow-style court action
Plans for dozens of the UK’s biggest infrastructure projects may now face court action following a court ruling that deemed Heathrow’s expansion plans as “unlawful”.
Bristol Airport waiting on feedback after expansion is rejected
Bristol Airport bosses are waiting for more information on why an application to expand the airport was reject by North Somerset Council, before deciding what action to take next.
Airport innovations wanted to transform sector
There is now just one week to submit your entry into New Civil Engineer's Innovation Gateway competition supported by the British Aviation Group.
Record-breaking Hong Kong airport bridge installed
Hong Kong International Airport has completed a 200m long pedestrian bridge, which is now the longest airside bridge in the world.
HS2 allows Birmingham to solve London airports’ capacity fears
High Speed 2 (HS2) will allow Birmingham Airport to "alleviate capacity concerns" at London's busiest airports, according to Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) managing director Laura Shoaf.
Heathrow expansion rivals buoyed by HS2 decision
Rival bidders vying to carry out the expansion of Heathrow Airport have welcomed prime minister Boris Johnson's decision to press ahead with High Speed 2 (HS2).
Northern airports set for connectivity boost
The government has launched a review of regional airport connectivity across the UK, as it seeks to drive economic growth and make all regions more accessible from other parts of the country.
Smart concrete | Saving time at London City Airport
Contractors working on a huge new concrete deck at London City Airport have used innovative concrete strength prediction technology to help them streamline workflows.