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 […]
UK’s national open water swimming centre introduces inclusive swim sessions for visually impaired community following groundbreaking university research
Sea Lanes Brighton introduces open water sessions for visually impaired swimmers, following a successful pilot with University of Brighton researchers. Running weekly from Wednesday 23 July to Wednesday 27 August, these dedicated sessions build on groundbreaking research led by University of Brighton PhD student Sadie Rockliffe – which explores how to improve inclusive access to […]
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, […]
London Gatwick announces new CEO
Following a successful 15 years as Chief Executive of London Gatwick, Stewart Wingate has been appointed as Managing Director of UK Airports, a newly created role by VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Pierre-Hugues Schmit, currently Chief Commercial and Operational Officer at VINCI Airports and a non-executive director on the London Gatwick board will […]
City celebrates the official opening of Hove Beach Park
Hove Beach Park, the £13.7 million new seafront park stretching from Hove’s King Alfred Leisure Centre to Hove Lagoon, will be officially opened later this week. Residents and visitors have already been flocking to the park in their thousands as different sections have been completed and opened for use. This Friday (16 May) Councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of […]
You’ve landed – join the Gatwick Diamond team at UKREiiF
The GDI and the GDB will jointly host an informal networking breakfast at this year’s UKREiiF. Over a light breakfast on Weds 21 May, between 8 – 10am, visitors to Leeds are invited to join the team and find out about the launch of the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone and the ambitions of this […]
London Gatwick responds to Secretary of State on Northern Runway planning application
London Gatwick’s response to Secretary of State’s “minded to grant consent” letter incorporates feedback on key conditions related to noise and public transport Interested parties can review and respond to London Gatwick’s submission via the Planning Inspectorate website Secretary of State expected to make final decision by 27 October London Gatwick has responded to […]
Sussex businesses to benefit from university’s expanded business growth programme
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Sussex will receive continued practical business support from Brighton University’s Help to Grow: Management Course. Thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Business & Trade, the University will deliver three new cohorts of the Help to Grow: Management Course – offering more local businesses the chance to gain essential […]