London Gatwick expands Chinese connections with new Beijing and Guangzhou flights
Passengers across London and the South East will benefit from 10 new flights per week between London Gatwick and China this summer, as major airlines Air China and China Southern announce new routes. From 1 June, flag-carrier Air China will begin operating daily flights from London Gatwick to Beijing Capital Airport on A330-300 aircraft, before […]
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London Gatwick partners with Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology
London Gatwick has announced a partnership with the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology (IoT), a collaboration between businesses and education providers to deliver technical skills and qualifications required in the region. By partnering with the Sussex and Surrey Institute of Technology, which launched earlier this academic year (2023-24), students will gain first-hand airport experience, […]
London Gatwick becomes first international airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging station
London Gatwick has become the first international airport to open an Electric Forecourt®, a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station, with the new GRIDSERVE facility available for all to use from today. The brand-new site has 30 high-power and low-power electric vehicle chargers available via contactless payment – ideal for passengers, staff, local residents, commuters, or […]
The UK’s Leading Role In the Race to Introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Treasury announces investment for British manufacturing to boost economic growth
The government has announced £4.5 billion in funding for British manufacturing to increase investment in eight sectors across the UK. The funding will be available from 2025 for five years, providing industry with longer term certainty about their investments. Over £2 billion has been earmarked for the automotive industry and £975 million for aerospace, supporting […]
Multi-million pound programme launched to help SMEs lead the way on net zero air travel
Cutting-edge British aerospace companies are set to benefit from a new multi-million pound SME Programme that will secure high-skilled jobs and help the UK lead the way on greener air travel. The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme will offer UK-based small and medium-sized firms the chance to bid for a share of £10 million […]
The Coronation and the Economic Opportunity for Gatwick Diamond
This weekend’s coronation of King Charles III marks a significant moment in British history as the nation prepares to welcome a new monarch after decades under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. As the country comes together in celebration, the event is set to have wide-ranging implications not just for the United Kingdom’s cultural identity […]
Manufacturing volumes back to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels, report finds
Almost three quarters of UK manufacturers report that business has returned or even exceeded pre-pandemic production volumes, a report from Essentra Components has found. Businesses in the aerospace, electronics and energy sectors all point to recovery with 72 per cent, 59 per cent and 71 per cent of respondents respectively indicating a return to pre-COVID-19 […]