Login
 
MENU

GATCOM Updates and News

'LIVE' CONSULTATIONS

 

CAA: Proposed Criteria for Assessing and Accepting the Airspace Change Masterplan

Feedback is being sought during a 4 week public engagement period on the criteria that the CAA proposes to use to determine whether to accept the Airspace Change Masterplan into the Airspace Modernisation Strategy. New closing date - 27 May 2020.

https://consultations.caa.co.uk/policy-development/airspace-change-masterplan-criteria/

 

 

NEWS HEADLINES

 

Joint statement by AoA, Airlines UK and ADA

https://www.aoa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Joint-aviation-statement.pdf

 

Air industry bodies call for UK government support

BBC - 10.04.20

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52247511

 

UK airlines to save millions as navigation charges deferred

DfT - 08.04.20

Charges for air navigation services in European airspace deferred for up to 14 months

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-airlines-to-save-millions-as-navigation-charges-deferred

 

 

GATWICK NEWS

 

Gatwick Airport's long-stay car park becomes drive-through testing centre

Business Traveller 08.04.20

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/04/08/gatwick-airports-long-stay-car-park-becomes-drive-through-testing-centre/

 

London coronavirus: The flights still departing from Heathrow and Gatwick

MyLondon news 14.04.20

https://www.mylondon.news/news/health/london-coronavirus-flights-still-departing-18091061

 

What does the Covid-19 crisis mean for the economies of British cities and large towns?

Centre for Cities Blog - 16.04.20

https://www.centreforcities.org/blog/what-does-the-covid-19-crisis-mean-for-the-economies-of-british-cities-and-large-towns/

 

Sacked Gatwick Airport workers say they have been 'left out in the cold'

Worthing Herald 01.04.20

https://www.worthingherald.co.uk/news/people/sacked-gatwick-airport-workers-say-they-have-been-left-out-cold-2525275

 

 

GAL PRESS RELEASES, EVENTS AND UPDATES

 

None

 

 

 

OTHER NEWS

 

NATS eligible for funding of up to £92 million to maintain services

DfT - 16.04.20

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nats-eligible-for-funding-of-up-to-92-million-to-maintain-services

 

 

NATS video shows decrease in air traffic from 2019 to 2020

ITV - 10.04.20

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2020-04-10/nats-video-shows-decrease-in-air-traffic-from-2019-to-2020/

 

Karl Turner asks: Where next for the UK's airport policy?

Airport Watch - 02.04.20

https://www.airportwatch.org.uk/2020/04/karl-turner-asks-where-next-for-the-uks-airport-policy/

 

How is the coronavirus affecting global air traffic?

Guardian 03.04.20

https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2020/apr/03/how-is-the-coronavirus-affecting-global-air-traffic

 

Virgin Atlantic awaits bailout decision

Travel Weekly - 15.04.20

https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/367807/virgin-atlantic-awaits-bailout-decision

 

EasyJet plans for 'slow return' to flying

Travel Weekly - 16.04.20

https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/367923/easyjet-plans-for-slow-return-to-flying

 

Easyjet expects losses of up to £380m due to coronavirus

BTN News - 16.04.20

https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/Easyjet-expects-losses-of-up-to-380m-due-to-coronavirus

 

EasyJet boosts cash reserves to £2.3bn

Travel Weekly 06.04.20

https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/366964/easyjet-boosts-cash-reserves-to-23bn

 

Defending aviation from cyber attack

Tech Radar - 16.04.20

https://www.techradar.com/news/defending-aviation-from-cyber-attack

 

Natural England objects to proposed jet fuel from waste plant, backed by BA, Shell and Velocys

Airport Watch 03.04.20

https://www.airportwatch.org.uk/2020/04/natural-england-objects-to-proposed-jet-fuel-from-waste-plant-backed-by-ba-shell-and-velocys/

 

Coronavirus is a once in a lifetime chance to reshape how we travel

Air Quality News 03.04.20

https://airqualitynews.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-is-a-once-in-a-lifetime-chance-to-reshape-how-we-travel/

 

Coronavirus 'could see 38% drop in airline CO2 emissions'

Energy Live News 06.04.20

https://www.energylivenews.com/2020/04/06/coronavirus-could-see-38-drop-in-airline-co2-emissions/

 

View from Brussels - Aviation urged to go green for green

Engineering & Technology 06.04.20

https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/04/view-from-brussels-aviation-urged-to-go-green-for-green/

 

ANIMA-ANNA exchange on the role of non-acoustical factors when tackling aviation noise impact

https://anima-project.eu/2020/04/anima-anna-exchange-on-the-role-of-non-acoustic-factors-when-tackling-aviation-noise-impact/

 

Call for global airport health screening

Travel Weekly - 06.04.20

https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/366862/call-for-global-airport-health-screening

 

Coronavirus: Don't bail out airlines, say climate campaigners

BBC 06.04.20

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52190502

 

Norwegian Air reveals 'profound impact' of coronavirus

Travel Weekly 06.04.20

https://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/366874/norwegian-air-reveals-profound-impact-of-coronavirus

 

ABTA urges Government to act now on holiday refunds to save jobs and protect billions of pounds of taxpayers' money

ABTA 07.04.20

https://www.abta.com/news/abta-urges-government-act-now-holiday-refunds-save-jobs-and-protect-billions-pounds-taxpayers

[See also VIDEO Message to ABTA Members from Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maUmmMiB9n4&feature=youtu.be

 

How can we be sustainable post-Covid 19?

BBC - 16.04.2020

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20200415-how-can-we-be-sustainable-post-covid-19

 

IATA: We will not restart the same industry we closed

BTN news 09.04.20

https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/IATA-We-will-not-restart-the-same-industry-we-closed

 

Support for Airports

Transport Times 06.04.20

https://www.transporttimes.co.uk/news.php/Support-for-Airports-506/?utm_source=Transport+Times&utm_campaign=55683eaba8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_30_11_03_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c0cafa3f39-55683eaba8-250762593

 

A New Contract To Tame The Tsunami Of Anger Against Aviation

HACAN blog by John Stewart - 14.04.2020

https://hacan.org.uk/blog/?p=648

 

 

news

Related news

SHW has further strengthened its Facilities Management team with the appointment of Dan Rayner as Facilities Manager.
Award-winning B2B PR agency Midnight Communications has been appointed by site safety and site security companies SafeSite Facilities and SafeSite Security Solutions.
Do you understand the importance of protecting your business's intellectual property? If you want to find out more, join us at this workshop
Despite half of Brits now working remotely (51%), almost two in five (38%) plan to travel by train to their work Christmas party, meaning that many office workers will be heading home worse for wear, which is where GTR comes in.
stevensdrake Solicitors is proud to welcome Kristy Underwood to its Family Law team, marking an exciting milestone for the firm. With a distinguished career spanning family law and mediation, Kristy’s arrival makes stevensdrake the first law firm in Crawley to offer the innovative neutral lawyer service. Kristy also offers a full mediation service covering family mediation, workplace mediation and civil & commercial mediation.
SHW, on behalf of Columbia Threadneedle, has secured two new tenants at Gatwick Distribution Centre in Manor Royal, Crawley.
In the realm of facilities management, the debate between Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance is ongoing. However, for facilities such as hotels, schools, and healthcare settings, the benefits of adopting a PPM strategy far outweigh the costs and disruptions associated with a reactive approach.
The UK’s largest train operator is offering free use of an innovative sign language app to remove barriers for passengers who are deaf or suffer hearing loss – and help them travel with confidence across its 11-county network.
With Christmas just around the corner, Sussex-based law firm Mayo Wynne Baxter is offering timely advice for homeowners looking to sell before the year-end.
Changes to employer national insurance (NI) announced in the Budget will add over £900 in business costs annually to the average £33,000 wage in the Brighton and Hove area, according to Sussex and South East accountancy firm Carpenter Box.
Microsoft 365 Copilot has revolutionised virtual assistance with advanced automation and generative AI. The latest Wave 2 updates further enhance its capabilities, making it an indispensable tool for businesses in the AI-driven era.
Local charity St Catherine’s Hospice has had a difficult year after announcing it needs to make cost savings of £1.5 million to sustain its future hospice services.
About this event Join us for a fun filled evening at the Reed Charity Quiz Night in support of St Catherines Hospice. Test your knowledge and enjoy a night of friendly competition at Gatwick Manor. Reed are inviting our local clients and community to come together for an evening of fun, competition and philanthropy. All monies raised on the night will be donated to St Catherines Hospice. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tables fit 10. A special bar code for your table will be provided on the night for donations to be made to St Catherines Hospice. If you would like to make a tribute to someone special on the night, we will be displaying messages & photos on a screen during the evening. Please email details to maxine.bastin@reed.com
Commercial fit outs are significant projects for any business. Whether it's an office fit-out, retail interiors re-fit or warehouse mezzanine, both the success (and cost) requires a lot of planning and preparation. In this blog, we outline the first questions you need to ask which will help you select the right company to deliver your refurbishment.
stevensdrake solicitors launch their new alternative dispute resolution offering which can be undertaken in Crawley, other venues by prior arrangements or remotely.
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle over recycling your Christmas tree! Let St Catherine’s Hospice tick a job off your January to-do list, by collecting your Christmas tree on Friday 10 or Saturday 11 January 2025.
Sussex Boutique Hotel, Tottington Manor, set at the foot of the beautiful South Downs in Henfield, West Sussex, are thrilled to announce they have won the Blue Ribbon Good Food Award for TERRA Restaurant for the second year in a row.
Three-dimensional maps of key stations in London, Sussex and Bedfordshire have been created by the country’s largest train operator to help passengers, and particularly those who are disabled, gain more confidence in navigating its stations with ease.
Mayo Wynne Baxter’s trusts and tax team has doubled in size in the past 30 months – reflecting the increasing demand for specialist legal services across the South East and strengthening the full-service law firm’s ability to provide tailored advice to its growing client base.
Thank you to Mandi for introducing us to a range of incredible charities through Gatwick Diamond Business so we were able to make a change this Christmas.
See all news

What's next?

Call usAbout usMembershipMembers
GDBA 2024 image

This site uses cookies.

Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more detailed information on the cookies we use, please check our Cookie Policy

Select preferencesReject optionalAccept all

Cookie preferences

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Our Cookie Policy explains in detail how and why we use cookies. To take full advantage of our website, we recommend that you click on "Accept all". You can change these settings at any time via the button "Update your cookie preferences" in our Cookie Policy.

Necessary cookies (required)

Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.

Submit preferencesAccept all