Luton Airport to Undergo Major Expansion with Passenger Capacity Set to Rise Oct 16, 2023 Luton Airport, one of London’s key travel hubs, has received approval for a significant expansion, boosting its annual passenger capacity from 18 million to 19 million. This comes alongside the green light for the dual-laning of Airport Way, aiming to streamline the incoming and outgoing traffic. This decision followed a thorough local inquiry, initiated after […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
As global aviation firm lodges plans for £25million facility Nov 8, 2022 Global aviation giant Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), have now lodged planning documents for a maintenance facility and a state-of-the-art Jet Centre at Aviation Village. The investment worth £25m is set to bring a significant number of jobs to the region. Part of the 49-acre stretch […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bristol Airport announces £60m transformational public transport hub project Sep 26, 2023 Bristol Airport has commenced work on its largest capital project ever and is investing over £60m in creating a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park. This transformational project will enhance services and accessibility for customers whether arriving or departing from Bristol Airport. Customers using Bristol Airport will notice preparation and enabling works taking […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Flexible new credit facility further strengthens AIPUT’s responsible financial firepower to expand across the UK industrial gateway real estate market Sep 22, 2022 abrdn’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has announced the completion of a new £350 million senior secured sustainability-linked credit facility (“Facility”) to enable a new chapter of diversified, responsible investment growth. The Facility consists of a split term loan and revolving credit facility structure, with an initial committed term of five years. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former Manston Airport’s £500m redevelopment approved by DfT Aug 23, 2022 Riveroak Strategic Partners (RSP) has gained approval from the Department for Transport to move forward their bid to transform the former Manston Airport into a carbon net zero freight and passenger hub. The scheme will see the creation of new import/export facilities and an upgraded passenger terminal – in addition to key infrastructure improvements to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
High Court confirms go-ahead for Bristol Airport’s expanded capacity Feb 1, 2023 The High Court has today dismissed the legal challenge brought against the Planning Inspectorate’s permission for Bristol Airport’s expanded capacity. The Planning Inspectorate decided in February 2022 to allow Bristol Airport to increase its cap on passengers from 10 million passengers each year to 12 million. The Airport’s plans include major investment in the terminal […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leeds-Bradford Airport Launches £100M Regeneration Initiative Oct 18, 2023 Leeds-Bradford Airport (LBA) has formally unveiled its ambitious £100 million regeneration plan, poised to metamorphose the airport into a cutting-edge transportation hub. With approval from Leeds City Council, the initiative is set to commence in autumn 2023, with an anticipated completion by 2026. Farrans Construction, a reputable name in the sector, has been selected to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
MAG announces plans to deliver £440m second phase of Transformation Programme Jan 25, 2023 MAG (Manchester Airports Group) today revealed the green light for a £440m of investment in Manchester Airport, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of economic value for the North over the next decade. The investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mayor commits to build new airport train station for local holidaymakers Jan 2, 2024 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has committed £20million to build a new fit-for-purpose railway station at Teesside International Airport. The investment will see a fully accessible station installed at the airport, allowing people to travel by rail from across the region to Teesside International. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “It is no secret that […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Panattoni submits plans for 420,000 sq ft speculative logistics development May 25, 2022 Panattoni, the largest industrial real estate developer in Europe, has submitted a planning application for one of the largest speculative logistics facilities in South Yorkshire.The application is for a 417,570 sq ft facility, called Panattoni Doncaster 420, next to Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Panattoni acquired the 18.4-acre site with outline planning consent from Peel L&P in […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Plan for sustainable aviation fuel plant announced for Tees Valley Jul 17, 2023 Proposals for the first sustainable aviation fuel refinery of its kind in the North East have announced for the Tees Valley. Global aviation services group and aircraft leasing firm Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and its subsidiary Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited are advancing plans for a commercial scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) facility on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans revealed for £200m business park in Teesside Feb 8, 2022 Details have been unveiled for a £200 million business park set to be built on the south side of Teesside Airport. The first phase will see the creation of four new units along a new through road, with construction due to begin within weeks. The business park is expected to create up to 4,400 jobs when […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
