Transport

The UK government’s position on airport expansion and greener aviation

The UK Government has outlined its strategy to balance the need for airport expansion while also staying committed to its promise of sustainability in aviation.

School leavers urged to consider career in air traffic control

As the UK’s airports gear up for what could be their busiest summer on record, NATS, the UK’s main air traffic service provider, is calling on students receiving their exam results to consider a career in the aviation industry.

Planning Inspectorate to review application to reopen and upgrade Manston Aiport

The Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government has accepted an application from the Planning Inspectorate to reopen and upgrade Manston Airport.

Cyclists and pedestrians to be protected under new road safety laws

The Department for Transport plans to update road safety laws to protect vulnerable road users in a bid to encourage more of us to take to two wheels to get around.

Millennials and aviation: Developing sustainable technologies

Jürgen Wiese, Chairman of European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) states the case for why millennials should fly with us, including the role of developing sustainable technologies in the aviation sector.

How blockchain is set to transform the transport industry

Blockchain has been said to have the power to change the financial world, offering efficiency, transparency and security, however, it also has its many other uses to industries outside of finance, for example, the transport industry

Drivers to benefit from Manchester’s fully functioning smart motorway

Greater Manchester's smart motorway went live on Tuesday 31 July on the final M60 section, meaning that the whole of the motorway between junction 8 of the M60 at Sale and Junction 20 of the M63 at Rochdale is fully-operational 

Engineering sectors at risk following Airbus Brexit announcement

Plimsoll reveals threatened engineering sectors prompts job loss fears following the announcement that Airbus may leave the UK in the event of a no Brexit deal

Diesel parking surcharge consultation launches

Journeys into central London by older and polluting diesel vehicles could be cut by over a quarter of a million if a new diesel parking surcharge is introduced

Leading aerospace universities unite to create aerospace research consortium

Leading aerospace universities are joining forces to provide the global aerospace community with a centralised point of engagement for the UK’s top university aerospace research capabilities.

Future of Mobility Grand Challenge reveals exciting changes for transport in the UK

New government plans reveal an exciting change in how people, goods and services could move around the UK.

Aviation minister meets future talent at training academy in Norwich

Aviation Minster, Liz Sugg visited the International Aviation Academy to meet the students who will shape the UK's aviation future During a tour of the...

New government strategy to improve all travel for people with disabilities

The Department for Transport has set out its Inclusive Transport Strategy, which will improve accessibility across all types of travel for those with both visible and less visible disabilities.

Yorkshire apprentices will take leading role in UK’s future rail network

Graduates of the National College for High-Speed Rail in Yorkshire are set to play a leading role in designing, building and operating the UK's future rail network, the Transport Secretary has stated

High Speed 2 Ltd appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Richard Robinson joins High Speed 2 as Chief Operating Officer from AECOM and Michael Bradley CB joins as Chief Financial Officer from Defence Equipment and Support

Government discuss E10 fuel in low carbon fuels consultation

The Department for Transport has launched a consultation today on whether and how it should introduce E10 fuel - which contains more bioethanol than traditional petrol - to the UK market

UK airports set to benefit from revolution in autonomous vehicle technology

A new report commissioned by Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial and Property Unit Trust) has highlighted the scale of progress and future potential for the adoption of automated transport and logistics technology at UK airports

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