London Gatwick Airport

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
London Gatwick’s plans to upgrade its northern taxiway to become the airport’s second runway have received conditional government approval.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Wizz Air is expanding its Saudi Arabia operations with the launch of an Airbus A321XLR route from London to Medina.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
British Airways is set to grow its domestic maintenance presence by acquiring Boeing’s MRO operation at London Gatwick Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The UK government has thrown its weight behind the much-awaited third runway for London Heathrow airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
EasyJet will add a new Italian destination to its network during the summer 2025 season with the launch of flights to Rimini.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air Sierra Leone will commence flights in December with a route to London Gatwick Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Wizz Air will spread its incoming fleet of Airbus A321XLRs around Europe and the Middle East as it develops a suitable route network for the aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
CEO Shai Weiss said he saw continued strength in corporate traffic, which has been slower to recover versus tourism following the pandemic.
On Location

By Alan Dron
London Gatwick Airport will be the site of a project to set up key infrastructure to support the future use of hydrogen as an aircraft fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss indicated that a return to London Gatwick is under consideration.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Norse Atlantic Airways’ winter season network will see the introduction of the carrier’s first service to South Africa.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The airport’s recently opened Rapid Exit Taxiway allows arriving aircraft to leave the single main runway at a more optimal point after touchdown.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
British Airways has unveiled a “transformation plan” with £7 billion ($8.9 billion) to be invested in a wide range of initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Three carriers are growing their European networks during the upcoming summer season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines is set to offer a record summer schedule to London.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Most UK airports seem set to miss a government June 1 deadline to install new security scanners designed to speed passenger throughput.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
BlackRock is buying Global Infrastructure Partners, whose portfolio includes stakes in Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Sydney airports.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Norse Atlantic Airways is making changes to its network for the summer 2024 season.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines will introduce its first nonstop service linking Singapore and London Gatwick from June 2024 onboard Airbus A350-900 equipment.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
The LCC has applied for 90,000 London Gatwick slots for summer 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
WestJet will fly the YYT-LGW route will 3X-weekly from May 1, 2024, to Oct. 25, 2024, with a Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
London’s second airport makes the case for a second runway.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
London flights from Zhengzhou and Wuhan are being added to China Southern Airlines’ network.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Thirty percent of NATS control tower staff were unavailable on Sept. 25 for a variety of medical reasons, including COVID-19, Gatwick Airport said.
Airports & Networks