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High praise for airport's noise team
Stansted’s commitment to its community and high levels of customer service has been praised following an audit of the airport's Flight Evaluation Unit (FEU) by Uttlesford District Council’s environmental team...
01 July 2009

It’s touchdown at Stansted for AirAsia X as its ‘Raider plane’ brings daily flights to Kuala Lumpur and beyond
Stansted Airport will mark another significant milestone in the development of low-cost, long-haul air travel this week when it welcomes the arrival of AirAsia X’s second aircraft and the beginning of daily flight operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur...
29 June 2009

Stansted Airport response to G2 public inquiry update
"We note the Secretary of State's decision to delay the start of Stansted G2 public inquiry, and will proceed as and when the Government decides that it is right to do so..."
18 June 2009

Stansted Airport response to SSE G1 Court of Appeal decision
Stansted Airport today welcomed the unqualified and comprehensive rejection yet again of SSE’s attempts to overturn the Government’s decision to approve Stansted’s G1 planning application...
18 June 2009

Stansted’s community success toasted at top awards ceremony
Stansted Airport, the region’s biggest single site employer, has been honoured in recognition of its innovative community work in helping young people into employment and skills training by Business in the Community (BITC)
16 June 2009

Airport launches consultation to help tackle aircraft noise
Stansted Airport has today launched a 16 week public consultation on its proposed plans to continue minimising aircraft noise impacts over the next five years. The UK’s third busiest airport is seeking views on its proposed Noise Action Plan and will hold a series of noise briefings in local towns and villages affected by aircraft noise during August and September. The consultation will run until Friday, October 2, 2009...
12 June 2009

Human swine flu - Stansted update

12 June 2009

Stansted's a hit as Beyonce's kit wings its way to the USA
Over 200 tonnes of concert equipment belonging to singing superstar, Beyonce, took to the skies today thanks to Stansted’s dedicated cargo facility and two specialist Boeing 747 aircraft...
11 June 2009

£1 million upgrade for Stansted fire service
Stansted Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport, has significantly boosted its fire fighting capabilities following the completion of a £1 million investment programme
21 May 2009

Of all the airports in the world, Stansted chosen for Casablanca connection
Stansted Airport welcomed touchdown of Air Arabia Maroc’s first direct connection from Casablanca, the tourist and economic capital of Morocco this morning, the fourth new route to join the airport’s network since the start of May.
06 May 2009

Air Berlin celebrates 30 years of flying
In 1979 Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, Space Invaders made its first appearance and on this day 30 years ago Air Berlin began flight operations from Berlin-Tegel Airport...
29 April 2009

South Essex link takes off
A stylish new coach service will join Stansted’s impressive public transport network this week (Friday, May 1), connecting the airport to south Essex.
28 April 2009

New routes set for bank holiday take-off
Two route launches are set for take-off this weekend as Stansted prepares to welcome nearly quarter of a million passengers through its doors across the Bank Holiday.
27 April 2009

Stansted daily to Asia, Australia and beyond
Just six weeks after launch, AirAsia X have announced that its low-cost, long-haul connection between Stansted and Kuala Lumpur will move to daily operations from 1st July.
21 April 2009

150 reasons to hop away from Stansted this Easter
With over 150 destinations, across 35 countries to choose from, it's no wonder nearly quarter of a million people are preparing to hop through Stansted this weekend for their Easter break...
08 April 2009

Biomass at Stansted out performs expectations
With one of the coldest winters on record for 13 years fast becoming a distant memory, Stansted Airport has been excited to learn that its new state of the art bio-mass boiler, powered by woodchip to heat the terminal building, has out performed all expectations...
07 April 2009

Stansted springs into summer with exciting route development
Return of popular links to Pakistan - this time via Dubai. Jersey's bloom re-connected and first link to Kuala Lumpur and onward to Australia...
02 April 2009

Stansted link for south Essex
Stansted Airport will add to its impressive public transport network in May with the launch of a new coach service linking the airport to south Essex...
25 March 2009

BAA responds to CAA's Stansted price controls
"We note the CAA settlement. We recognise the cost pressures facing the entire industry today...
13 March 2009

Stansted Airport response to SSE G1 High Court challenge decision
Stansted Airport has today welcomed the unequivocal and resounding rejection of SSE’s High Court challenge against the Government’s decision to grant permission to increase passenger numbers on the existing single runway.
13 March 2009

Stansted's Royal welcome for AirAsia X
HRH The Duke of York was special guest of honour at Stansted Airport today as he welcomed the arrival of AirAsia X’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur...
11 March 2009

Boost for business at airport networking event
Hundreds of local companies joined forces today to take part in a business networking event designed to generate sales opportunities across the East of England.
27 February 2009

Recycling "takes off" at Stansted
New recycling facilities are set for ‘take off’ in Stansted’s terminal building this week, enabling passengers to play their part to improve even further the airport’s waste management performance.
24 February 2009

Harlow at the heart of Stansted's future
"Harlow is ideally placed to share in the present and future success of Stansted" was the key message to over 40 business leaders at a meeting of the Harlow Chamber of Commerce...
23 February 2009

Pupils wowed by airport visit
Pupils from schools across Harlow enjoyed a fascinating insight into the workings of the UK's third busiest airport...
13 February 2009

Essex Chamber of Commerce wins airport award
The Essex Chambers of Commerce received a top award from BAA Stansted this week...
25 January 2009

Pilates expert helps airport staff get fit for business
Celebrity Pilates expert, Lynne Robinson, showed Stansted Airport workers the benefits of a healthy body yesterday...
19 January 2009

Local companies encouraged to log on and Meet the Buyer
A website designed to help companies from the eastern region generate potential new business has been launched by the Essex Chambers of Commerce and BAA Stansted...
12 January 2009