Manchester Airport Group has announced plans to strengthen its position as the second largest airport operator in the UK by purchasing another airport through private investment.

London Southend Airport has submitted a planning proposal to the local council calling for an extension to the terminal that it is opening in time for the summer Olympics.

Jamie Oliver is set to open up a brand new restaurant area in Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal this summer, becoming the latest celebrity chef to make his mark at an airport. 

Singapore-based Pteris Global has completed the installation of a $12.5 million baggage handling system at Changsha Huanghua International Airport’s Terminal 3, ahead of schedule. 

The future operation of London Luton Airport is in doubt after it emerged there are disagreements between its owner and operator over the gateway’s future expansion. 

A number of airports across Tanzania are to be upgraded, following the launch of a €50 million airport revamp and expansion programme funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has launched a new page on its website in a bid to “provide accurate data and facts” about the company’s ownership and management of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).  

Edmonton International Airport has opened its new US-only departure lounge adding 11,000sqm of extra space to the terminal building.

The number of passengers handled by Vienna Airport during the first month of 2012 increased 9% compared with January last year, to hit nearly 1.4 million.