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Stansted Airport to hold major emergency exercise

15 May 2013

A major training exercise to test an emergency response to an aircraft incident is taking place at the airport this week

Stansted’s red Panthers ready to pounce

08 May 2013

Stansted Airport’s Fire Service has taken delivery of its fifth and final state-of-the-art Rosenbauer Panther fire engine as part of a £4million upgrade to its fire-fighting fleet.

New Free Wi-Fi at Stansted is a download hit

01 May 2013

The new free WiFi service at Stansted has proved to be a download hit with over 68,000 users registered in the first month using over 2.5million free minutes.

Air Moldova CEO lands first touchdown at Stansted doubling capacity to London

30 April 2013

Air Moldova touched down at Stansted (yesterday) in spectacular fashion with Chief Executive Officer and qualified captain, Iulian Scorpan, at the controls of the inaugural flight from Chisinau International Airport to mark the start of a new twice weekly service that doubles the airline’s capacity to London.

Building a sustainable future at Stansted

24 April 2013

Stansted Airport has today presented its annual sustainability report to the airport consultative committee. The report outlines how the social and economic benefits of airport are balanced against the environmental impacts of aviation.

Stansted responds to night flight consultation

24 April 2013

London Stansted says reductions in night flight limits would have a damaging effect on the economy and lead to flights moving to airports with greater environmental impacts.

Hi-tech boarding pass system ready for take-off at Stansted

18 April 2013

Passengers departing from London Stansted will now use state-of-the-art smart technology before they enter the security screening area as part of the airport's drive to improve the passenger experience.

Stansted Airport lands cargo award

15 April 2013

London Stansted Airport has added another honour to its trophy cabinet after picking up an ‘Air Cargo Award of Excellence’.

Stansted completes a hat-trick of world’s best airport awards

11 April 2013

London Stansted Airport has once again been named the world’s best airport for low-cost airlines at the World Airport Awards for the third successive year,

New airline for new Stansted owners

02 April 2013

Just one month after taking ownership of Stansted Airport, new owners Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) have attracted its first new airline with the announcement that national carrier Air Moldova will move its UK flight operations from Gatwick to Stansted at the end of April.

Free Wi-Fi from 1st April - that’s no April Fool

28 March 2013

As part of the drive to transform the passenger experience at Stansted Airport new owners, Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) will introduce a new free Wi-Fi service for passengers throughout the terminal from 1 April - free for 60 minutes - and that’s no April Fool!

New M.A.G Board at Stansted for stakeholder reception

28 March 2013

Over 70 representatives from local businesses, airline partners, chambers of commerce, local authorities and airport charity partners gathered today at the Stansted Radisson Blu Hotel for a reception on behalf Stansted Airport and Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) to mark the acquisition of the airport by M.A.G.

Easter getaway takes-off at Stansted

26 March 2013

Stansted Airport expects over 220,000 passengers to past through the terminal across the Easter bank holiday weekend as Brits head-off to sunnier climes and Europe’s ski resorts while overseas visitors arrive to see the sights in a shivering UK.

Stansted adopts thermal imaging technology

15 March 2013

London Stansted is using thermal imaging technology designed and manufactured in Chelmsford as part of its innovation programme to streamline and speed up safety maintenance checks of its electrical systems.

M.A.G completes its acquisition of Stansted Airport

28 February 2013

M.A.G today announces the completion of its acquisition of Stansted Airport. As part of the transaction, Industry Funds Management (IFM) has taken a 35.5% equity interest in the enlarged group.

easyJet half-term flight boost at Stansted

15 February 2013

Stansted Airport’s popular and expanding route network will be boosted this weekend when easyJet launch three new services to Bulgaria, Morocco and Egypt in time for the busy half term holidays.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust announced as charity partner

13 February 2013

London Stansted is delighted to announce that Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust will be the focus of the airport’s fundraising efforts for 2013 after being chosen by staff as its charity partner.

Stansted’s world class cargo hub woos European heavy weight

05 February 2013

Stansted Airport’s impressive cargo operation will enjoy a further boost this week with the arrival of Europe's largest dedicated cargo airline, Cargolux.

Victoria's no longer a secret at Stansted

25 January 2013

American lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has bared all and unwrapped its first UK airport Beauty and Accessories store at London Stansted this week.

Sporting charity nets £50,000 airport donation

21 January 2013

Disabled youngsters across Essex will now have more opportunities to get involved in sport after a local charity was named the latest winner of Stansted Airport’s prestigious £50,000 Community Challenge.