Gatwick Diamond Initiative announces attendance at UKREiiF 2025
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) has announced it will join public and private sector organisations to return to the UK Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2025. Building on the success of the 2024 initiative, the delegation aims to present a unified one regional voice identity to attract vital investment and ensure […]
London Gatwick celebrates decade of biodiversity recognition
London Gatwick has achieved The Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Benchmark Award for efforts to protect and enhance 91 hectares of land surrounding the airport for 10 years running. This prestigious award places London Gatwick among just 16 organisations to hold the certification, celebrating its outstanding stewardship of natural habitats, setting a gold standard in biodiversity management. […]
Lapland among 11 new services at London Gatwick for Christmas getaways
Families looking for a magical Christmas getaway will benefit from a greater choice of flights to Lapland from London Gatwick this winter, alongside additional ski and winter sun destinations. With 11 new services launching ahead of the Christmas holidays, passengers will have the choice of 227 destinations from 55 airlines, including additional flights to Rovaniemi […]
New London Gatwick restaurant showcases best of Sussex produce
As part of London Gatwick’s aim to showcase local produce and boost the economy, the airport has celebrated the opening of Sussex House Kitchen and Bar. This latest opening builds on London Gatwick joining Natural Partnerships CIC’s Sussex Six campaign in April, pledging to increase local produce on shelves and menus. The airport showcases 27 Sussex products – […]
National chain, Superbike Factory, to open in Crawley’s Manor Royal
SuperBike Factory has announced it will open its sixth location, SuperBike Factory South, in the Manor Royal early next year. The company has taken on the P&H Motorcycles site and are working to turn it into a hub for motorbike enthusiasts. Once open, the company will offer over 400 used motorbikes in store, alongside the […]
London Gatwick sets out rail connectivity aspirations at annual transport forum
London Gatwick and Great Western Railway (GWR) have announced a new strategic partnership to help meet aspirations to enhance the North Downs Line, connecting London Gatwick to Surrey and the Thames Valley. The partnership aims to continue to lobby for station and service enhancements on the vital line, and was announced at London Gatwick’s annual […]
London Gatwick trialling innovative Smart Stand technology
London Gatwick is trialling new Smart Stand technology, which could revolutionise the way aircraft turns are managed at the airport. The ambitious, first-of-its-kind trial which is being run with London Gatwick’s largest airline easyJet, enables a Turn Coordinator (TCO) to manage an aircraft turn from a control room, record turn events automatically and apply AI […]
Gatwick announces Airport Economic Zone to drive growth in the region
Airport Economic Zone (AEZ) launched at London Gatwick’s annual Economic Summit. The AEZ initiative builds on the 76,500 UK jobs and £5.5 billion GVA London Gatwick already contributes to the UK economy every year. Announcement comes as London Gatwick awaits planning approval for the Northern Runway Project, a £2.2 billion investment that will create 14,000 […]
London Gatwick launches Expression of Interest survey for the construction industry
London Gatwick has launched its Supply Chain Strategy to align future frameworks to the airport’s Capital Investment Programme. The new Construction Frameworks will deliver improved facilities and services for passengers and airline customers over the next six years, and will include construction works, various professional services including design services, and surveys. To ensure the airport […]
Smart Aviation announces ACMI partnership
Smart Aviation, the global aircraft charter specialist, has today announced an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) charter partnership between Air Arabia Maroc and charter airline company Getjet Airlines. Air Arabia Maroc, part of Air Arabia group, the largest low-cost carrier in Middle East and North Africa, contacted Smart Aviation for support last week following […]