'LIVE' CONSULTATIONS
CAA: Proposed Criteria for Assessing and Accepting the Airspace Change Masterplan
CLOSING DATE TODAY - 26 June 2020.
https://consultations.caa.co.uk/policy-development/airspace-change-masterplan-criteria/
NEW - CAA: Reviewing airspace classification
The CAA is seeking views on the procedure it proposes to adopt for amending theclassification of airspace, reflecting the CAA's airspace functions, government policy and bestpractice decision-making. Closing date for responses is 17 September 2020.
NEW PUBLICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the aviation sector
The House of Commons Transport Committee published its report on the impact of coronavirus on the aviation sector
Click here to see press release
Click here to see summary report
Click here to see conclusions and recommendations
Click here to see full report
Independent Commission for Civil Aviation Noise (ICCAN)
(1) ICCAN Corporate Strategy 2019-2021: One year in https://iccan.gov.uk/iccan-corporate-strategy-2019-2021-one-year-in-update/
(2) ICCAN response to the CAA Airspace Change Masterplan criteria consultation https://iccan.gov.uk/iccan-response-caa-noise-modelling-consultation-copy/
(3) Blog By ICCAN Commissioner Howard Simmons https://iccan.gov.uk/engagement-must-continue/
AOA COVID-19 UK Airports Update - new portal:
The UK Government has been working with the CBI to establish links between government departments and business to aid the response to COVID-19. The Airport Operators Association (AOA) has been designated as the representative of the airports sector and has set up this portal to provide further information to the sector and to seek input
https://www.aoa.org.uk/covid-19/
NEWS HEADLINES
Airport Jobs At Risk As Covid-19 Impact Continues
AOA - 24/06/2020
https://www.aoa.org.uk/airport-jobs-at-risk-as-covid-19-impact-continues/
GATWICK 'Devastating news' reaction as airport ground handler Swissport, whichserves Gatwick, cuts over 4,500 jobs
Crawley News 24 - 24/06/2020
Swissport announces thousands of UK job cuts due to coronavirus
Evening Standard - 24/06/2020
https://www.standard.co.uk/business/swissport-job-cuts-uk-coronavirus-a4478416.html
Social distancing could mean 'extreme' air fare hikes
Sky News - 17/06/2020
https://news.sky.com/video/social-distancing-could-mean-extreme-air-fare-hikes-12008719
British Airways ground staff at Gatwick face redundancy
BBC - 19/06/2020
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-53069014
As Virgin Atlantic Celebrates Its 36th Birthday, The Airline Unveils Its Gatwick Routes Moving To Heathrow
Independent - 23/06/2020
British Airways: Many Gatwick Flights In July Switched To Heathrow
Independent - 18/06/2020
GATWICK NEWS
Gatwick Airport Opens North Terminal With Strict Social-Distancing Measures
Independent - 14/06/2020
What It's Like To Take The First Easyjet Flight After 11 Weeks Of Being Grounded
Independent - 15/06/2020
TUI reveals first destinations holidaymakers can travel to from Gatwick Airport
My London - 23/06/2020
https://www.mylondon.news/lifestyle/travel/tui-reveals-first-destinations-holidaymakers- 18476072
Norwegian to Restart Short Haul Flights from the UK and Serve a Wider European Network from July
Norwegian Press Release 17/06/2020
More flights to resume from Gatwick Airport
West Sussex County Times 17/06/2020
https://www.wscountytimes.co.uk/news/transport/more-flights-resume-gatwick-airport- 2886600
Wizz Air considering new London Gatwick - Niš service
EX-YU Aviation News 13/06/2020
https://www.exyuaviation.com/2020/06/wizz-air-plans-new-london-gatwick-nis.html
Gatwick workers' fears over British Airways job cuts
The Argus 24/06/2020
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18537516.gatwick-workers-fears-british-airways-job-cuts/
GACC asks Gatwick to build back better - less noise, no night flights
Airport Watch - 16/06/2020
GAL PRESS RELEASES, EVENTS AND UPDATES
Gatwick Airport announces appointment of a new Chief Commercial Officer Press Release - 15/06/2020
Jonathan Pollard is joining Gatwick in September as the airport's new Chief Commercial Officer it was announced today. He will be responsible for driving forward the airport's airline relations, retail, restaurants and other commercial revenue streams, including car parking and property portfolios.
He was previously the Commercial Director at Luton Airport where, in the last 2 years he helped deliver significant growth in passenger volumes - partly by accelerating the introduction of larger more environmentally friendly aircraft. He was also responsible for expanding Luton Airport's commercial and retail space, creating a commercial strategy based upon business research and passenger insight.
Jonathan holds a BSc in Air Transport Management from Loughborough University and joined National Express Group as a graduate in 2005, going on to hold several Executive roles, including Commercial Director of the coach division business.
Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, Gatwick Airport, said: "Jonathan joins us in what are unprecedented times and his experience and success driving vital revenue streams and developing new business will be critical in helping Gatwick rebuild and grow as the airport enters a new chapter in its history".
Jonathan Pollard, Chief Commercial Officer, Gatwick Airport said: "I'm delighted to take on this new challenge at Gatwick which is renowned for its approach to innovative commercial management. We are inevitably experiencing difficult times, but the aviation industry has proven its resilience in the past and this will likely be no exception as long as we adapt quickly to changes in consumer behaviour and passenger processes. I am looking forward to embracing this challenge with the Gatwick Executive and my wider team and driving forward our commercial offering."
OTHER NEWS
How do we secure a sustainable restart for post-Covid-19 aviation?
NATS Blog - 12/06/2020
https://nats.aero/blog/2020/06/how-do-we-secure-a-sustainable-restart-for-post-covid-19-aviation/
Air traffic before and after Europe's coronavirus lockdowns - video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOVP2o3c4Gw
COVID-19 gives us a chance to design an aviation industry fit for the future
World Economic Forum - 22/06/2020
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/covid-19-sustainable-aviation/
Why now is chance to shape air traffic systems for the future
Flight Global - 12/06/2020
See also: Blog post by an Independent Aviation Expert, Graham Lake
First signs of business travel recovery emerges
Travel Weekly - 18/06/2020
https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/375588/first-signs-of-business-travel-recovery- emerges
Airlines desperate for state support ahead of 'hard winter'
Travel Weekly - 17/06/2020
As the Airline Industry Faces Coronavirus Collapse, It Is Outsourcing the Crisis on to Workers
Novaramedia - 23/06/2020
'Critical' that Covid testing for travellers is done quickly and at scale
Travel Weekly - 16/06/2020
IAG chief Willie Walsh blasts UK Government and union leaders
TravelMole - 16/06/2020
https://www.travelmole.com/news_feature.php?news_id=2043109&c=setreg®ion=2
Unions back MPs' report labelling BA 'national disgrace'
Travel Weekly - 13/06/2020
UK gives 'cold shoulder' to EU tourism revival initiative
Travel Weekly - 16/06/2020
Aviation emissions: EU confirms its participation in the CORSIA voluntary phase from 2021 and chooses more ambitious option to calculate its offsetting requirements
EU news - Press Release - 26/06/2020
Norwegian to relaunch short-haul routes from UK at least 8 months earlier than planned
The Points Guy - 17/06/2020
https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/norwegian-returning-to-uk-1-july/
'Every country with Covid under control has quarantine'
Travel Weekly - 23/06/2020
Government promises travel corridors list 'in good time'
Travel Weekly - 22/06/2020
Agreement on air bridges expected by end of June
Travel Weekly - 19/06/2020
https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/375765/agreement-on-air-bridges-expected-by-end- of-june
Go-ahead sought for Covid-19 tests trial on UK arrivals
Travel Weekly - 20/06/2020
UK airports group reveals new health measures [Video]
Travel Weekly - 19/06/2020
https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/375819/uk-airports-group-reveals-new-health- measures-video
Jet Zero Council: AEF open letter
AEF - 16/06/2020
https://www.aef.org.uk/uploads/2020/06/Open-letter-on-jet-zero-to-transport-secretary- June-2020.pdf
Travel to be filtered by carbon emissions
Travel Weekly - 17/06/2020
https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/375448/travel-to-be-filtered-by-carbon-emissions
Council To Challenge Heathrow's Attempt To Revive Third Runway
Neighbourhood Net - 11/06/2020