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New low-emission aviation technologies do not necessarily mean airport expansions should move forward, according to Aviation Environment Federation director Tim Johnson.

Plans to extend the runway at Southampton Airport will be subject to a judicial review, it has been announced.

Plans to expand London Luton Airport have been approved by the local council.

Sir Peter Hendy has concluded his review of cross border connections in the UK.

The proposal to expand Luton Airport has taken another step forward as the council’s overview and scrutiny board has agreed to adopt the masterplan put forward byt London Luton Airport Limited (LLAL) and Luton Rising.

An aviation climate declaration launched at COP26 yesterday has failed to place any firm limits on future airport expansions.

Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial has decided it will no longer invest in Heathrow Airport following a decision by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to block a major increase in landing charges.

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its assessment of the government’s Net Zero Strategy, saying it is overall “an ambitious and comprehensive strategy that marks a significant step forward for UK climate policy”.

A government-commissioned report that recommended climate-driven restrictions on airport expansions has been removed from the government's online library the day after it was uploaded.

Work is now underway to create the new Inverness Airport station with the start of construction of the platforms at Dalcross.