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Monday, 16 February 2026

The Independent

• Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry growsSingapore is piloting the world's first sustainable aviation fuel levy

Mail Online

• £24million taxpayer-funded green power network at port has never been used as it is too costly to runThe Sea Change project in Portsmouth was completed last year to enable ships to switch off their engines and plug into the electricity grid when berthed to cut emissions and boost air quality.

Other Regional Press

• Airport officers object to 279-home bid in Thorpe MarriottAirport officers worry solar panels which could be installed as part of a massive housing scheme will distract pilots and air controllers.
• Flight school revived at Oxford AirportA flight school has been revived under a new brand at Oxford Airport.

The Business Desk

• 'Essential' Cornwall-London flights to be scrapped after council rejects subsidyAirline Skybus is to stop flying between Newquay and London Gatwick by 31 May after Cornwall Council rejected its tender to continue the subsidised route.
• Masters of their own destiny: inside Sigma Precision Components' quiet grip on global aviationFrom the outside, Sigma Precision Components looks like many other precision engineering firms dotted around the Midlands: low-slung buildings, a steady flow of trucks, a workforce in hi-vis and overalls changing shifts. Inside, however, lies one of the UK's quiet powerhouses of global commercial aviation.

Aviation Industry

• Why The Airbus A380 Is Perfect For British Airways High‑Capacity London Heathrow RoutesThe Airbus A380 is the current icon of the British Airways fleet, serving as a critical tool in the airline's strategy at London Heathrow. In an era where many carriers have pivoted toward smaller, more fuel-efficient twin-engine jets, British Airways has doubled down on the world's largest airliner. This guide explores why this 469-seat behemoth is not just a relic of the past but a vital asset for the carrier's busiest 2026 routes, balancing extreme slot constraints with a surge in premium travel demand.
• The end of the 'Baby Bus': Airbus A318 leaves the aviation stageThe Airbus A318, the smallest member of the A320 family, is nearing the end of its commercial service. The aircraft, which entered service in 2003 and was intended to fill the niche between regional jets and larger narrowbody models, never achieved the market success of its 'siblings.' Today, its retirement appears as the logical conclusion of a specific development phase in the industry.

Other News Sources

• GXO to operate Luton Airport's first airside consolidation hub and deploy STREAM monitoringGXO Logistics will operate London Luton Airport's first consolidation centre, screening all airside deliveries and handling retail, foodservice and critical operational supplies from a repurposed hangar within an £11.5m terminal refurbishment.
• Glasgow Airport staff receive inflation-beating pay riseUnite has secured an inflation-beating pay rise for Glasgow Airport staff. Around 50 ICTS hold baggage screeners covered by the deal - which has been backdated to October - will see their basic pay increase by 7% alongside overtime rates being increased to time and half.
• Birmingham Airport set for busiest February half-term everBirmingham Airport is preparing for its busiest February half-term ever with a 10 per cent increase in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year.