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Green light for Northern Runway project after Court of Appeal rejects legal challenge

Green light for Northern Runway project after Court of Appeal rejects legal challenge

Green light for Northern Runway project after Court of Appeal rejects legal challenge Pierre-Hugues Schmit, Chief Executive of London Gatwick said: "The Court of Appeal decision to comprehensively reject the legal challenges brought by the two campaign groups opposing London Gatwick’s Northern Runway Project, confirms, yet again, that the September 2025 decision by the Secretary of State for Transport to approve the Northern Runway Project was taken properly and lawfully. We are also very pleased that this ruling, from senior Court of Appeal Judges, brings to an end an eight-year planning and legal process which has carefully tested and scrutinised every aspect of our expansion plans on multiple occasions. "The Northern Runway...
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Water Supply Disruption Hits Both Terminals at London Gatwick

Water Supply Disruption Hits Both Terminals at London Gatwick Passengers travelling through London Gatwick are facing disruption following a major water outage that has compromised facilities across both the North and South terminals. The issue stems from a power failure at the Bough Beech Water Treatment Works in Kent, operated by SES Water. The outage has led to widespread low water pressure and a loss of running water across parts of the local network, affecting the airport alongside surrounding areas such as Horley. The loss of mains pressure has severely impacted sanitation across both terminals, leaving hand washing facilities out of action and toilets unable to flush. Refillable water fountains and local food outlets have also...
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Applications open for London Gatwick apprenticeship programme

Applications open for London Gatwick apprenticeship programme

Applications open for London Gatwick apprenticeship programme Candidates have until 10 March to apply for London Gatwick’s prestigious apprenticeship programme with roles in engineering and IT. National Apprenticeship Week saw London Gatwick host events for local schools, colleges and employment partners. London Gatwick has today opened applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering exceptional opportunities for future talent in the region. The airport is recruiting four engineering apprentices to start in August and one IT apprentice to start in September.   The engineering apprenticeship is a four-year fixed contract leading to a fully qualified engineering technician status with industry-recognised...
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London Gatwick reports strong start to 2024

London Gatwick reports strong start to 2024

London Gatwick reports strong start to 2024 New long-haul routes and strong demand for travel saw 19.9 million passengers travelling through London Gatwick in the first half of this year. The continued collaboration with partners and the hard work of front-line colleagues has supported London Gatwick's continued recovery and delivered a successful start to the year, the airport said today when publishing its interim financial results. 2024 interim results include: 19.9 million passengers travelled through the airport, an increase of 7.7% compared to the same period in 2023 Revenue at £488 million, up 15.3% compared to 2023. Includes £239 million aeronautical income and £249 million from non-aeronautical sources, such as retail and...
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London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India

London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India

London Gatwick launches new Air India service to Bangalore as part of network expansion to India London Gatwick has launched a new five times weekly direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore) with Air India. Bengaluru is the airline’s fifth destination from London Gatwick, joining existing routes to Goa, Kochi, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar. London Gatwick aims to double its connectivity to India in five years. Passengers across London and the South East can now access a new Indian destination this summer from London Gatwick, with the launch of Air India's direct service to Bengaluru (Bangalore). This new route, which will operate five times weekly from the South Terminal, is London Gatwick’s fifth non-stop connection to India, joining...
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London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub – an important first step...

London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub – an important first step...

London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub – an important first step toward possible zero-carbon flights Airbus, easyJet, Air Products, and London Gatwick to work together to establish how hydrogen infrastructure – including to fuel new types of aircraft – could be introduced at the airport. Airbus is developing new short-haul hydrogen powered aircraft – aiming for them to enter commercial service from 2035. London Gatwick is one of several VINCI airports to form a Hydrogen Hub partnership with Airbus. Airbus, easyJet, London Gatwick, and Air Products - one of the world’s largest hydrogen producers - have today formed the London Gatwick Hydrogen Hub. The partners will now work together to establish how infrastructure to supply hydrogen –...
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London Gatwick Airport highlights its importance to the UK economy

London Gatwick Airport highlights its importance to the UK economy

London Gatwick contributes £5.5 billion to UK economy in 2023 and supports landmark delegation to attract investment into the region Airport also supports 76,000 jobs – with residents in the local area benefitting most. Delegation to showcase the region at leading inward investment event for the first time. Event will be attended by senior investment decision makers from across the globe. Share on: London Gatwick generated £5.5 billion for the UK economy and supported over 76,000 jobs in 2023 –levels close to those pre-pandemic1, according to new research by leading economists Oxera. The majority of this vital economic activity 2 took place in six local authority areas across the South East – West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Kent...
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London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week

London Gatwick opens applications for prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme to mark National Apprenticeship Week London Gatwick is recruiting for four new engineering apprentices to start in August The airport has successfully supported more than 300 apprentices qualify as engineers National Apprenticeship Week saw London Gatwick host events with local schools, colleges and training providers London Gatwick has launched its prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024, with applications open from today, following a successful National Apprenticeship Week.   Now in its 47th year, London Gatwick’s apprenticeship programme has seen more than 300 people graduate since 1977. Applications are now open this year...
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London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners with Smiths Detection

London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners with Smiths Detection

London Gatwick announces project to phase in state-of-the-art security scanners with Smiths Detection London Gatwick has announced a partnership to roll out new scanning equipment at security, supplied by Smiths Detection The security process will be transformed for passengers once the new scanners are fully phased in across the airport State-of-the-art technology will detect potential threats in baggage without the need to remove electrical items and liquids London Gatwick has announced a partnership with leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, Smiths Detection, to supply state of the art scanners across the airport. The new scanners will quickly identify potential threats in cabin baggage providing...
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