New report claims CO2 data presented to Eastleigh Councillors by Southampton Airport are ‘not credible’ and says the Government should stop expansion plans.
‘Not credible’: think tank verdict on airport expansion plan
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AXO calls for airport expansion to be axed
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Airport campaign group AXO Southampton has joined other national and community groups calling for all airport expansion in the UK to be put on hold.
Airport boss goes in management restructuring
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The director of Southampton Airport, Neil Garwood has resigned his post after two years in the job as the company is forced to restructure in response to the coronavirus crisis
Eastern Airways commence flights to Teeside
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Eastern Airways take on more Southampton routes following Flybe collapse. Flights to Newcastle start Wednesday,Eastern Airways have commenced a new service from Southampton Airport with flights to Teeside – one of 11 new routes the airline is launching today.(Monday 9 March.) The airline joins Loganair in moving quickly to plug the gap in Southampton Airports…
Union warns airport ‘at risk’ after Flybe collapse
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A trade union that represents airport workers has warned that Southampton Airport is one of eight regional airports that could face closure in the wake of the Flybe collapse
Loganair fly in to safeguard Southampton Flybe routes
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Scottish regional airliner first to pick up Flybe routes
All Flybe flights grounded
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Flights cancelled and fears raised for jobs at airport as flybe ceases trading
Southampton Airport unveils new green initiative
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Southampton Airport has launched the implementation of Fixed Electrical Ground Power (FEGP) units, as part of it’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030. Councillor Rupert Kyrle, Eastleigh Borough Council Cabinet Member for the Environment was invited to see new units in operation “The launch of the new Fixed Electrical Ground Power system is really great…
Airport remembers Godfrey Olson
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Tributes paid to long serving councillor and founding member of Southampton Airport Consultative Committee who passed away last JuneSouthampton Airport Consultative Committee has honoured its former Chair, Godfrey Olson, with a ceremony to mark his passing. A framed photographic portrait bearing the inscription ‘Godfrey Olson OBE – a Great friend of Southampton Airport’ has been…
Southampton objects to runway extension
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Southampton City Council object to plans to expand operations at Southampton Airport saying the economic benefits of increased activity at the airport are outweighed by environmental concerns.
Trump in snub to Eastleigh Mayor
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US president to fly into Eastleigh tomorrow en-route to D-Day events but Mayor not invited to greet him.
Meanwhile local resident films motorcade filling up at Texaco.
Eastleigh Cubs get airside at Southampton Airport
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Eastleigh cubs had a unique opportunity to be one of only two groups in the UK to go behind the scenes at Southampton Airport. The young people aged between 8 and 11 from the 12 Eastleigh Friday Cub Pack, who are located under the flight path, visited during Airport Safety Week and worked towards thier…
Govt seeks laser pen penalties
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The Department for Transport (DfT) wants new powers to crack down on those caught shining laser pens to distract pilots, train drivers and motorists. Under DfT proposals, people convicted could face fines running into thousands of pounds, or even a jail sentence. The DfT move comes after a spate of incidents reported recently involving lasers…
Massive Mo unveiled at Southampton Airport
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Airline passengers flying over Eastleigh this month will be able to see the “World’s Biggest Mo” painted on the ground at Southampton Airport. The painted moustache measures a massive 250m by 60m and is located on airport land, running parallel to the runway. Inspired by the efforts of gents across the world who grow moustaches…
Passenger numbers soar at Southampton Airport
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Southampton Airport has just experienced its busiest July in seven years. An impressive 192,353 passengers travelled through the airport in July 2014 – a 1.9% increase on July last year and the largest number since 2007. Passengers flocked to the airport to fly to sun-drenched destinations in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, despite the glorious…
