The interminable examination of airport capacity in the south-west of the United Kingdom reached a new stage earlier, with both London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport claiming momentum. As the Airports Commission opened a three week public consultation on its latest research, Heathrow claimed expansion there would deliver more “economic benefits” and jobs to the…
With the Airports Commission about to launch its twelve week consultation in to the short listed options for how the UK can maintain its status as an international hub, Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye has warned that Britain could lose its crown as home to the biggest airport for international traffic in Europe to Holland,…
Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital announced an order for 80 737 MAX 8s, valued at more than $8.5 billion at list prices. The deal is the largest single order for 737 MAXs from a leasing company and will help SMBC Aviation Capital grow its portfolio of high-demand, fuel-efficient airplanes.
