Tag Archives: UK

Birmingham Airport Maintains Track-Keeping Performance

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Birmingham Airport has maintained its “excellent” track-keeping performance, with 99% of all departing aircraft staying ‘on track’ in 2012, beating its annual target of 95%. … More ››

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Southend Airport Enters the Retail Cloud

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Caroline Cook

The Stobart Group, owner of Southend Airport, UK, has deployed a cloud-based software system to help manage retail operations at the airport.  More than 720,000 … More ››

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New Thales Radar Becomes Operational at Birmingham Airport

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Caroline Cook

The UK’s Birmingham Airport has announced that its brand new primary radar system is now complete and fully operational. The radar will allow air traffic … More ››

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LJLA Welcomes Google Indoor Maps

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Caroline Cook

The UK’s Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has introduced a new service to help passengers navigate their way through the terminal, taking advantage of the … More ››

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Stansted Offers Free WiFi

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Caroline Cook

As part of the drive to transform the passenger experience at Stansted Airport, UK, new owner Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has introduced free WiFi service … More ››

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Moneycorp Becomes Gatwick’s Sole Currency Provider

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Caroline Cook

From April 1, UK company Moneycorp will be the sole foreign exchange provider at London Gatwick Airport, securing its 20-year partnership with the airport for … More ››

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Terberg DTS Acquires CAT 9

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Caroline Cook

UK-based Terberg DTS (UK) Ltd, a global supplier of specialist vehicles and support, has acquired CAT 9 Ltd, also from the UK.  CAT 9 is … More ››

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Air League Argues UK’s Case

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Caroline Cook

UK aviation organisation, the Air League, has released “an independent perspective on the Government’s Aviation Strategy”, which has been accepted as evidence for the debate … More ››

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Heathrow Adds £3bn to Infrastructure Bill

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Caroline Cook

  Heathrow Airport Limited, formerly BAA, plans to spend a further £3 billion (US$4.7bn) on infrastructure development at London Heathrow, in addition to the £11bn … More ››

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Northrop Grumman Signs East Midlands Contract

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Caroline Cook

Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Europe-based airport systems group has signed a contract with East Midlands Airport, UK, part of the Manchester Airports Group, for the delivery … More ››

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