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Doncaster Sheffield to close permanently
The long-term future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) looks bleak after its owner, the Peel Group, confirmed the site is to close
Menzies-RAS expands in Pakistan
Menzies Aviation has won more than a dozen contracts in Pakistan, following its acquisition of a 49% shareholding in Royal Airport Services
Could Saturday flight ban at LCY be scrapped?
Are flight-free Saturday afternoons at London/City Airport (LCY) about to become a thing of the past?
CAA tells LHR to cut passenger charges
The war of words between the UK’s air regulator and Heathrow's operator has intensified, with the CAA telling the airport to cut passenger charges
New consultation on Gatwick expansion plans
Bosses at London/Gatwick have confirmed there will be a further consulting period linked to the airport’s expansion proposals
inter airport Europe review: Runway to recovery
inter airport Europe defied the odds and delivered an important opportunity for the industry to reconnect. Gordon Smith looks back on this key airport event
Blended-Wing Breakthrough for Airbus MAVERIC Team
Airbus has unveiled its “blended wing body” prototype, the basis of which could offer significant fuel savings versus existing technology and overhaul the onboard passenger experience.
3D Printing Milestone for Pratt & Whitney
In what is being described as a first for the commercial MRO sector, Pratt & Whitney (P&W) has revealed the “industrialisation” of 3D printing for its aircraft engine components.
Boeing Publishes Southeast Asia Prospects
While the 2020 Singapore Airshow is unlikely to offer anything close to the blockbuster orders of years gone by, one of the biggest names in the business remains upbeat about the region’s longer-term prospects.
Korean Air Consolidates P&W Relationship
Korean Air has selected the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G to power its upcoming fleet of Airbus A321neos.