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The Times - Saturday 15 March

+ A rise in Air Passenger Duty

How much and when will it happen?

2024 could be a record airport year

The CAA’s latest statistics show that the six London airports moved 168m passengers in 2023 versus 180m in 2019.

Airports UK - AOA is 90

The really big news at the Airport Operators Association’s (AOA) recent Grosvenor House annual dinner has not taken place yet!  Read on.

Aviation Club April speaker

Following the highly successful February Aviation Club lunch with Sir Tim Clark, next up is Max Kownatzki, CEO of SunExpress, on Wednesday 17 April preceded by the Annual General Meeting at 11:00.  

Boom update

It flies!  Our March report has been updated.

British Airways from London City Airport

BA marches on from London City Airport (LCY) whilst ignored by the local council.

Britten-Norman marches on

The company literally has had its ups and downs.  Britten-Norman (BN) is refinanced.

Concorde in the news

Having made its last mission 24 October 2003 Concorde is still making headlines all over the world. 

D-Day 80th anniversary

On 6 June it will be 80 years since the Allies landed in Normandy to start the campaign to defeat Hitler and bring peace in Europe. 

De Havilland Museum Spring Update

When on the M25 don't try to stop at the very crowded major service area called South Mimms (J23) which is also the junction of the A1.

Dilemma for Air Traffic

When will it be modernised?

Doncaster Airport - A future?

In what is something of an about face the City of Doncaster Council has agreed a 125-year lease with the Peel Group, operator of Doncaster Airport (DSA).

Easyjet Holidays & Birmingham

Flying on easyJet in the coming months?  You will be surprised by an initiative with a simple serviette.

First Class upgrade by British Airways

The long-expected First-Class upgrade by British Airways (BA) is finally on its way.

FREENOW steps up its UK operation

Said to be the largest transport App service operation in Europe FREENOW, based in Hamburg, is expanding its activities in the UK, initially based on the London taxi trade.

Gatwick routes boom

Public enquiry pushes ahead.

Geneva spotlights next-gen types

Several all-new regional / advanced air mobility, aircraft will debut at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2024 (EBACE) Geneva 28–30 May. 

Southend Airport not affected by collapse of owner

The Southend Echo reports that Eskin, the current owner of Southend Airport, has fallen into administration. 

Who is misleading again?

Ryanair must top the list.

ON TOUR: Malaga seen again

Malaga is one of those places that many of us have visited on a Mediterranean cruise but not really explored.

ON TOUR SPECIAL: In the footsteps of the Royal Yacht

The following was written by Malcolm Ginsberg in 2002, but nothing has much changed in the intervening, years, except perhaps the prices and having a recent major overhaul.

MOTORING: Mercedes eCitan Premium

CRUISING APRIL 2024: Princess Anne & Hebridean plus Ambassador

It was a return visit for her Royal Highness.

A SPECIAL INVITATION: Aviation quiz

BEST READ TNU MARCH STORIES

Heathrow and lost property - a precautionary tale

Boom Supersonic first flight

London - The world's busiest airline city

AND FINALLY: WATCH this space!

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