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Friday, 20 June 2025

BBC News

• Airport expansion 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity'The number of passengers flying in and out of London Luton Airport (LLA) is expected to rise to 32 million per year by 2043 after the government approved its expansion.

Department for Transport

• £750,000 to break down barriers and get more young people into aviation jobsOrganisations have until 12 September 2025 to apply for the latest Reach for the Sky Challenge fund.

The Guardian

• Airline staff being trained to bar people without visas from flights to UKExclusive: Foreign secretary says training for 9,000 workers at European carriers is step towards more secure bordersThousands of European airline staff are being trained to stop people boarding flights to Britain without valid visas, in a move billed by the foreign secretary as a digital upgrade to border controls.David Lammy said the measures marked a step towards “more secure, more digital and more effective” borders, but the move could raise questions about human rights safeguards.

The Mirror

• UK airport issues baffling passport warning after major £100m updateOne of the UK's busiest airports has resorted to issuing a seemingly bizarre warning after unveiling its new e-gates, as the hub continues with its major £100m regeneration scheme

Leeds Live

• Leeds Bradford Airport CEO and anti-LBA campaigners in war of wordsLeeds Bradford Airport CEO Vincent Hodder has slammed 'incredibly rude' protest group GALBA who have been campaigning against the expansion of the airport.

Other Regional Press

• Aberdeen Airport named worst in Scotland for flight cancellationsNew data from the Civil Aviation Authority has revealed the worst airports in the UK and Scotland for flights being scrapped before takeoff, with Aberdeen having the highest total north of the border.
• Glasgow Airport announced changes to its security process Unmissable edge-of-your-seat action this August! 11 Days 01 Hours 59 Minutes 40 Seconds BOOK NOW Inspired by The city's travel hub took to Facebook to reveal 'new machines' have been installed at the airport's security area, which means 'new rules'. In a post, the airport said they've 'upgraded' their security scanners to 'help make your journey smoother'.

Construction News

• £600m airport works framework launchedManchester Airports Group (MAG) has launched a £600m procurement exercise to establish a new framework for delivering a wide range of construction projects across its three UK airports.

News from Europe

• Aviation partnerships call for expanded scope and budgetAn investment of €66 billion is needed across the full innovation pipeline to maintain global leadership, says the European aviation community