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Côte D’Azur Airports Are Key Economic Generators for Region
NewsFeb 23, 2026

Côte D’Azur Airports Are Key Economic Generators for Region

Nice Côte d’Azur and Cannes Mandelieu airports now generate €2.8 billion in regional GDP and support 40,800 full‑time equivalent jobs, marking a 31% and 8% rise respectively since the 2019 study. Passenger traffic grew modestly by 3%, yet the economic impact...

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Sustainable Recruitment
NewsFeb 22, 2026

Sustainable Recruitment

Managing director Kully Sandhu warns aviation must rebuild career confidence after pandemic‑induced layoffs. Candidate hesitancy, especially for entry‑level and shift roles, stems from unpredictable schedules, lengthy security clearances, and limited commuting options. Sandhu proposes sustainable recruitment: streamlined hiring, flexible rosters,...

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London Gatwick Set for Busiest Ever Summer Season
NewsFeb 19, 2026

London Gatwick Set for Busiest Ever Summer Season

London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer since 2019, with 62 airlines serving the airport and a record‑wide network of more than 230 destinations. Emirates has added a fourth daily Airbus A350 service to Dubai, marking the first A350...

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UK Trial Shows Potential of Hydrogen Powered Ground Handling Equipment
NewsFeb 18, 2026

UK Trial Shows Potential of Hydrogen Powered Ground Handling Equipment

A successful trial at Exeter Airport demonstrated that hydrogen‑powered ground handling equipment—including a hydrogen internal‑combustion tug, a fuel‑cell baggage tractor and a hybrid hydrogen‑diesel GPU—can be safely integrated into live airport operations. The Zero Carbon Turn project, backed by the...

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Long Serving Edinburgh Airport Boss to Step Down Later This Year
NewsFeb 18, 2026

Long Serving Edinburgh Airport Boss to Step Down Later This Year

Gordon Dewar will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport towards the end of 2026 after a 14‑year tenure. Under his leadership the airport’s passenger traffic surged 85 % from 9 million in 2012 to nearly 17 million in 2025, and it successfully...

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Terminal Upgrade Underway at Shannon Airport
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Terminal Upgrade Underway at Shannon Airport

The Shannon Airport Group has launched a €15 million upgrade of its main terminal, the first phase of a €40 million investment programme slated for completion by May 2027. The renovation replaces the 1970s façade with a modern, curved design that will accommodate...

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Hong Kong’s New T2 Departures Facility to Open in May
NewsFeb 17, 2026

Hong Kong’s New T2 Departures Facility to Open in May

The Airport Authority Hong Kong announced that the departure facilities at Terminal 2 will begin operations on May 27, 2026. The rollout follows a phased commissioning that started with the Coach Hall in September 2025 and aligns with expected summer travel demand. The new...

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NATS in Control at Birmingham Airport
NewsFeb 16, 2026

NATS in Control at Birmingham Airport

NATS has taken over air traffic control and engineering services at Birmingham Airport under a new 10‑year contract awarded after a competitive tender. The handover follows a 12‑month readiness programme and the transfer of more than 50 controllers and engineers...

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Busy Start to Lunar New Year for Brisbane Airport
NewsFeb 16, 2026

Busy Start to Lunar New Year for Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport is marking the Year of the Horse with a record‑high Lunar New Year flight schedule, boosting inbound capacity to key Asian hubs by 17.4%. Major carriers are expanding seats dramatically—China Southern by 66.9%, Cathay Pacific and EVA Air...

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