GATCOM NEWSLETTER
04 September 2020
‘LIVE’ CONSULTATIONS
CAA: Reviewing airspace classification
The CAA is seeking views on the procedure it proposes to adopt for amending the classification of airspace, reflecting the CAA’s airspace functions, government policy and best practice decision-making. Closing date: 17/09/2020.
APPG Inquiry: APPG launches inquiry into Building Aviation Back Better
Closing date: 14/09/2020
https://www.appgheathrowexpansion.com/inquiries
Network Rail: Unblocking the Croydon bottleneck
Consultation on major proposals to unblock the Croydon bottleneck to provide Brighton Main Line passengers with more reliable, more frequent and faster services, and to provide the capacity needed for future growth
Closing date: 20/09/2020
https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/sussex/upgrading-the-brighton-main-line/unblocking-the-croydon-bottleneck/
CAA Consultation: Policy for ADR applicants and approved ADR entities
Closing date: 25/09/2020
https://consultations.caa.co.uk/cmg/policy-for-adr-applicants-and-entities/
NEW PUBLICATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Climate and Ecology Bill 2019-21
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill) – 02/09/20
(NB This Bill is being prepared for publication)
The contribution of global aviation to anthropogenic climate forcing for 2000 to 2018
Science Direct 03/09/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
DfT Guidance – updated 29/08/2020
Tangled Wings: Living With A Runway On My Doorstep (2020 Edition)
AEF – 27/08/2020
NEWS HEADLINES
Government 'overseeing the demise of UK aviation'
BBC 03/09/20
Gatwick airport expects up to five-year wait for air travel demand to recover
ITV – 28/08/2020
Coronavirus: Gatwick passenger numbers collapse by 14.7 million
BBC – 28/08/2020
Gatwick airport hit by £343m loss as passenger numbers fall
The Guardian 28/08/20
100+ MPs urge chancellor to extend furlough scheme for aviation
Travel Weekly – 28/08/2020
Coronavirus: Airlines call for US-UK 'testing trial' to resume more international flights
Sky News 03/09/20
Analysis: The changing face of aviation
BTN – 01/09/2020
Covid fears grow after reports of crowding among arrivals at UK airports
The Guardian – 02/09/2020
GATWICK NEWS
Gatwick Airport plans to cut 600 jobs due to coronavirus
CILT – 02/09/2020
Virgin Atlantic facility at Gatwick to be converted for logistics
Handling Storage Solutions 24/08/20
BA refutes union claims of jobs discrimination at Gatwick
Travel Weekly – 27/08/2020
Wizz Air plots Gatwick growth despite Covid-19 quarantine rollercoaster
City AM – 25/08/2020
Wizz Air Sets Sights on 20-Jet Gatwick Base as Rivals Retreat
Bloomberg 24/08/20
Gatwick Airport puts £180m Pier 6 job on hold
Construction Enquirer – 28/08/20
Extinction Rebellion protests across Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex include Mad Hatter's tea party at Gatwick
Get Surrey 29/08/20
GAL PRESS RELEASES, EVENTS AND UPDATES
Gatwick publishes half yearly results, as airport takes further steps to protect its future resilience against the economic impact of COVID-19
Gatwick Press Release 28/08/2020
Encouraging start to the year heavily impacted by significant drop in passenger numbers due to COVID-19 • Swift action taken to reduce operational costs and capital expenditure whilst the airport remained open throughout the pandemic • Focus on safety and wellbeing of passengers and staff remains a priority • Restructuring sets foundation for business to be in best place for recovery and future growth …
Click here to see full press release
Click here to see presentation to investors
Click here to see the Financial Report & Statements
Gatwick announces significant companywide restructure plans Gatwick Press Release 26/08/2020
Gatwick has today announced plans for a significant restructure across its business designed to further reduce operating and staff costs in light of the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on its passenger and air traffic numbers. The proposed organisation redesign will reshape the company so it is best placed to respond quickly to future growth.
The new proposals could result in the region of 600 job roles being removed from across the business, which is approximately 24% of the current number of employees. The company will now enter into a formal consultation process with employees... Click here to see full press release.
Airspace Office Quarterly Report
This report covers the period 1st April – 30th June 2020 and contains detailed data on aircraft activity at Gatwick including the adherence to the noise mitigation measures detailed in the UK AIP, a report on night flying during the period, and an analysis of noise complaints received during the period - Click here to see.
Airspace Blog Update – 01/09/20
Departure Route 4 - Click here to see the latest update on Route 4 2012 Airspace Change Post Implementation Review Decision and Route 4 2018 Airspace Change.
OTHER NEWS
Climate emergency bill offers real hope
The Guardian 02/09/20
Zero-emission electric planes are the future of transatlantic air travel
GQ – 30/08/2020
Hydrogen infrastructure: the key to successful sustainable aviation
Hydrogen Fuel News – 10/08/2020
Fresh air, no sound? Singapore scientists test 'anti-noise' windows
Reuters – 30/07/2020
‘Devastation’: how aviation industry’s Covid crisis is hitting towns across UK
The Guardian – 24/08/2020
80 MPs write to prime minister calling for airport testing
Travel Weekly – 25/08/2020
IATA: Air industry 'largely paralysed' but July demand a bit better than June
BTN Europe 02/09/20
IATA appeals for consistency across airports
Travel Weekly – 28/08/2020
Governments ‘need to do better’ to restart travel, says IATA
Travel Weekly – 01/09/2020
ACI analysis shows vanishing traffic, collapsing revenues, and rising risk
ACI – 31/08/2020
Air arrivals down 89% in July compared to same time last year
Metro – 27/08/2020
ACI World data shows COVID-19’s dramatic effect on international air traffic
ACI – 28/08/2020
Norwegian: Government loan not enough to cover losses
BTN – 28/08/2020
ABTA ‘focused on results not on making a noise’
Travel Weekly – 01/09/2020
ABTA chief: ‘I hope we can move from whole country advice to regional advice’
Travel Weekly – 26/08/2020
ABTA warns of 9-,000 ob losses as it renews 'save future travel' pleaa
Travel Weekly – 24/08/2020
Quarantine dismay hastens calls for testing
Travel Weekly – 02/09/2020
ACI World launches mobile app for global COVID-19 health measures
International Airport Review – 20/08/2020
New Airport Service Quality Award Introduced In Response To COVID-19
ACI – 02/09/2020
A-Z of COVID-19 Ratings: Skytrax COVID-19 Airport Ratings evaluate the standards and effectiveness of hygiene processes and other preventative measures in place at airports to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus
https://skytraxratings.com/index-of-covid-19-airport-ratings
‘Limited prospects’ of imminent changes to quarantine approach
Travel Weekly – 26/08/2020
Renewed plea for aviation sector aid as creditors back Virgin Atlantic rescue
Travel Weekly – 26/08/2020
Uber secures safe airport surface access during COVID-19
International Airport Review – 21/08/2020
Face mask warning for air passengers
TravelMole – 25/08/2020
Corporate travel faces ‘bleak’ winter
Travel Weekly – 24/08/2020
COVID-19 NATS solutions for COVID aviation recovery
https://www.nats.aero/services-products/covid-19-recovery-solutions/
UK airports ‘bidding’ for transatlantic Aer Lingus services
Travel Weekly – 02/09/2020
Gatwick Overflight Statistics - Click Here
Gatwick Letter to Residents- Aug 2020
