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01/06/2011
Further Delays Over UK Airports Liquid Ban
An MEP has accused British airports of unnecessary delays in overturning the ban on liquids on board planes.
New hi-tech screening machines, capable of detecting liquid explosives, are ready for employment, however the Transport committee chairman Brian Simpson said they would not be rolled out on cost grounds. He added that British airports have pressured the European Commission to delay the lifting of restrictions until 2013.
The Airport Operators Association added it would not compromise security with equipment it was not convinced worked.
The screening machines cost between £40,000 and £50,000 each.
(BMcN/GK)
New hi-tech screening machines, capable of detecting liquid explosives, are ready for employment, however the Transport committee chairman Brian Simpson said they would not be rolled out on cost grounds. He added that British airports have pressured the European Commission to delay the lifting of restrictions until 2013.
The Airport Operators Association added it would not compromise security with equipment it was not convinced worked.
The screening machines cost between £40,000 and £50,000 each.
(BMcN/GK)
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22 April 2008
Competition Commission Questions BAA Role
The Competition Commission has ruled that the British Airports Authority's (BAA) possession of several UK airports may not be in the "interests of either airlines or passengers". While the commission has not reached any decision it is expected that it will call for BAA to sell one or more of its seven airports in its August report.
Competition Commission Questions BAA Role
The Competition Commission has ruled that the British Airports Authority's (BAA) possession of several UK airports may not be in the "interests of either airlines or passengers". While the commission has not reached any decision it is expected that it will call for BAA to sell one or more of its seven airports in its August report.
06 March 2009
Green Custard Thrown At Peer In Protest
A female protester has thrown green custard over the Business Secretary as he arrived at a low-carbon summit in London. Leila Deen, a member of the Plane Stupid activist group, campaigning over the third runway at Heathrow, carried out the stunt as Lord Mandelson emerged from his chauffeur-driven Jaguar in Central London.
Green Custard Thrown At Peer In Protest
A female protester has thrown green custard over the Business Secretary as he arrived at a low-carbon summit in London. Leila Deen, a member of the Plane Stupid activist group, campaigning over the third runway at Heathrow, carried out the stunt as Lord Mandelson emerged from his chauffeur-driven Jaguar in Central London.
24 June 2014
UK Flights Affected By Air Traffic Control Strike
A number of flights in Britain have been disrupted as a result of an air traffic controllers' strike in France. Major delays have occurred at airports, while other flights have been cancelled. It is the first day of industrial action which is being staged in protest against budget cuts.
UK Flights Affected By Air Traffic Control Strike
A number of flights in Britain have been disrupted as a result of an air traffic controllers' strike in France. Major delays have occurred at airports, while other flights have been cancelled. It is the first day of industrial action which is being staged in protest against budget cuts.
25 April 2005
Rise in passengers at UK airports
UK airports handled 217 million passengers last year, a report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found – an increase of over 8% on 2003 figures. There were also over one million air transport movements (landings and take-offs of commercial aircraft) at London’s airports for the first time.
Rise in passengers at UK airports
UK airports handled 217 million passengers last year, a report by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has found – an increase of over 8% on 2003 figures. There were also over one million air transport movements (landings and take-offs of commercial aircraft) at London’s airports for the first time.
03 June 2004
Air traffic chaos in UK as computer fails
A one-hour failure of the main air traffic control computer system has led to massive delays at Britain's airports. When the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) computer system failed, all take-offs scheduled after 7am this morning had to be delayed.
Air traffic chaos in UK as computer fails
A one-hour failure of the main air traffic control computer system has led to massive delays at Britain's airports. When the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) computer system failed, all take-offs scheduled after 7am this morning had to be delayed.
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