Experience Sussex report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in 2024
Experience Sussex, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region. The Economic Impact of Tourism in East and West Sussex report shows that in 2024: – 50.6 million trips by visitors generated more than £4.06 billion for the […]
London Gatwick gears up for biggest summer since 2019 as record number of airlines take off
London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, destinations and expanded long-haul options giving passengers more choice than ever before. The first in a number of new services launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight to Dubai. Operated on Airbus A350 – […]
AirAsia X lands at London Gatwick with new flights to Kuala Lumpur
London Gatwick is adding a new destination to its expanding long-haul network, with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to Kuala Lumpur. Starting on 26 June 2026, the service will operate via Bahrain on A330 aircraft, connecting London Gatwick with the Malaysian capital for the first time since 2012. Passengers can also benefit from onward […]
London Gatwick launches applications for 2026 engineering apprenticeships
Applications have opened for London Gatwick’s acclaimed apprenticeship programme, giving aspiring engineers the chance to launch their careers in an innovative and fast‑paced airport environment. This year, the airport is recruiting three Electro/Mechanical apprentices and one Heavy Vehicle apprentice, all due to start in August. Across both pathways, apprentices will work at the heart of […]
Parliamentary milestone reached as Sussex and Brighton move closer to devolution
Sussex has reached a significant milestone in its devolution journey, with the Government laying the Statutory Instrument in Parliament that will formally establish the Sussex & Brighton Combined County Authority. This is the final legislative step and will enable the new Mayoral Combined Authority to be created this Spring. Government has also confirmed that, although […]
Over 70 guests come together to celebrate the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway
Over 70 leaders were invited to Westminster on Wednesday 4 February 2026 to celebrate the official launch of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Southeast and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway. The high-profile reception, held at the House of Commons and themed “Celebrating the Region”, marked the formal beginning of the APPG’s programme. Attendees […]
Crawley-based Acron Aviation announces contract with Jet2.com
Acron Aviation announces A321neo multi-device Full Flight Simulator contract with Jet2.com The contract includes the delivery of three new Airbus A321neo Full Flight Simulators, as well as significant upgrades to two existing Acron Aviation FFS devices, already in service with the airline. The new training devices and upgrades ensure that Jet2.com has the training capacity […]
Guildford hosts UK heat of global space challenge with zero-gravity prize, showcasing Surrey’s role in the UK space industry
Surrey Research Park in Guildford has hosted the UK heat of Act In Space 2026, bringing the UK heat of a global space innovation challenge to Surrey for the first time and putting the region’s space ecosystem in the spotlight. Around 75 people entered the fast-paced 24-hour competition, joining teams in more than 90 locations […]
Gatwick Diamond Business and Gatwick Diamond Initiative announce merger – ‘a new era for the South East’
Gatwick Diamond Business (gdb) and the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) have officially merged to become one single organisation. The new business will operate under one single entity – Gatwick Diamond Business. GDI has ceased operations as a standalone business, and its core investment promotion function will be integrated as Invest in the Gatwick Diamond – […]