Government approves London Gatwick’s Northern Runway plans
The Gatwick Airport Northern Runway application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. The project comprises of the amendment of Gatwick Airport to support dual runway operations through the routine use of the existing northern runway and to accommodate up to 80 million passengers per annum. The development will include […]
London Gatwick welcomes new Chief Executive Pierre-Hugues Schmit
London Gatwick has welcomed its new Chief Executive, Pierre-Hugues Schmit. Pierre-Hugues joins the airport from his previous role as Chief Commercial and Operational Officer at VINCI Airports, he was also a non-executive director on the London Gatwick Board. In this role, he oversaw operations across the entire VINCI Airports portfolio, which comprises 70 airports in […]
UK Space Chair joins Surrey Space Institute to lead UK Space Agency liaison
The Chair of trade body, UKspace, and founder of In-Space Missions, Doug Liddle, has been appointed as Professor in Practice at the University of Surrey to help lead the newly established Surrey Space Institute. Doug brings over three decades of experience in the space sector to the role, much of it in industry, and an extensive […]
Acron Aviation installs new Airbus Full Flight Simulator
Acron Aviation is proud to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its London Training Center (LTC) in Crawley’s Manor Royal, significantly expanding training capacity and reinforcing its commitment to meeting the growing demand for commercial pilot training in the region. This milestone device is particularly notable as it represents Acron Aviation’s […]
London Gatwick announces interim financial results
London Gatwick delivered great service for its passengers in the first half of 2025 – as it recorded significantly improved on-time performance and secured 100% of its service standards and the top CAA rating for its special assistance services – the airport said today, as it published its interim financial results. The results come just ahead […]
London Gatwick’s Northern Runway to help drive £275m boost for Sussex tourism
London Gatwick’s Northern Runway could help unlock £275m a year for the Sussex visitor economy, as the region looks to attract more high-value international tourists. If approved later this year, the airport’s proposals would enable an additional 1.6m international inbound passengers annually by 2038. This growth is central to ambitions for Sussex to raise its […]
Smart Aviation wins Best Air Charter
Manor Royal-based Smart Aviation, one of the leading providers of global aircraft and private jet charters, won the Best Air Charter Award at the PA Show Summer Supplier Awards. Celebrating 20 years this year, Smart Aviation was one of six finalists in the category beating off Sandbanks Jets, Chapman Freeborn, Flexjet, North Point Aviation and VistaJet to […]
University of Surrey launches Space Institute to drive the UK’s small satellite boom
This significant strategic establishment at the University aims to bolster the UK’s burgeoning small satellite sector and respond to the urgent need for faster research, innovation and skilled talent. This includes converting the University’s 45-year small satellite leadership into mission-ready solutions for climate, resilience and secure global connectivity. Importantly, for the diverse community of local […]
First electric flight lands at London Gatwick, as part of VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour to promote innovation in sustainable air travel
The first ever electric flight to land at London Gatwick took place on 9 July as part of the VINCI Airports Network Elektro Tour. The Elektro Tour is taking place over 17 days with the Pipistrel Velis Electro flying between VINCI airports in France and London Gatwick to showcase innovation in electric and decarbonised aviation. […]
London Gatwick strengthens African connectivity with new Kenya Airways route to Nairobi
London Gatwick has further expanded its African network with the launch of Kenya Airways’ new direct service to Nairobi. The route, starting 3 July, marks the only non-stop connection between London Gatwick and the Kenyan capital. The new service is a key milestone in London Gatwick’s strategy to enhance connectivity with high-growth markets across Africa, […]