by admin | Jan 26, 2017 | Airbus, Airbus A380, Airports, London Heathrow |
Airport congestion is coming to an airport near you. The A380, as at London Heathrow, may be the solution for peak period operations. The question is how congested must airports become before airlines are forced to move to very large aircraft such as the A380 at...
by admin | Jun 24, 2016 | Aerospace, Aircraft, Airlines |
Britain, which by not adopting the Euro and not participating in the Schengen travel zone, was the most independent member of the EU, has voted to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and leave the EU. This certainly provides some uncertainty in the near term, as...
by admin | Jul 8, 2015 | Airports, EU, pilots |
The Economist reports that expanding Heathrow continues to be a struggle. To try better understand what is at play here, we spoke with UK-based aviation consultant John Strickland of JLS Consulting.
by admin | Sep 30, 2013 | Airlines, Airports |
Many questioned the idea of Heathrow and Gatwick being put under separate management. Turns out it was a very good idea because nothing makes things work better than competition. Right now the two airports are fighting over the chance to grow. This would never have...
by admin | Jan 18, 2012 | Airlines, Airports, Environment, EU |
An airport at the Thames Estuary has moved a step closer with confirmation the UK government would hold a consultation into the proposals. Having ruled out expansion at the existing airports in the south of England, the government is seeking ways to ensure the UK...
