Technical issues cause delays to flights
Loganair said there will be delays expected on flights today (Monday) as a result of a technical issue with air traffic control systems. The National…
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Isles jobs saved as remote tower proposals are scrapped
Plans to introduce remote towers that would control Sumburgh flights from Inverness have been abandoned.
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Hial provides breakdown of £9 million remote tower spend
A breakdown has been provided of the £9 million spend on the controversial air traffic management system proposed for Sumburgh Airport.
READ FULL STORYMSP demands breakdown of £9 million air traffic control costs
An MSP has demanded a breakdown of the £9 million spending on air traffic control centralisation.
READ FULL STORYControl tower centralisation tendering exercise is cancelled
The tender exercise for the controversial remote tower technology being progressed by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited has been cancelled, a Scottish government minister has
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Fight to prevent air traffic control centralisation gathers pace after jobs summit
Unanimous concern around air traffic control centralisation has been voiced at a Highlands and Islands jobs summit. Leaders of the Prospect Union say the afternoon…
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Job summit will hear of impact behind air traffic control centralisation
A jobs summit will be held this week to discuss the impact of air traffic control centralisation. The Prospect Union has invited politicians to discuss…
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New inquiry considers airports and impact of Covid-19
The Scottish Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry considering airports in Scotland.
READ FULL STORYMSP launches fresh criticism at Hial centralisation plans
A fresh appeal has been made for ministers to think again ahead of a planned strike next week by air traffic controllers. Isles MSP Beatrice…
READ FULL STORYGreens back air traffic controllers in centralisation dispute
Planned strike action by air traffic controllers has gained support from the local branch of the Scottish Greens. It follows news Sumburgh-based workers would stage…
READ FULL STORYAir traffic controllers vote to renew industrial action against centralisation
Air Traffic Controllers for Highlands and islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) have voted overwhelmingly to renew their mandate for industrial action in opposition to centralisation.
READ FULL STORYMinisters still to discuss air traffic control impact assessment findings from March
Scottish ministers have still not discussed an impact assessment report on the controversial proposal to centralise air traffic control. The “damning” report over Highlands and…
READ FULL STORYNew report finds major failings in air traffic control plans
Fresh criticism has been levelled against controversial plans to centralise air traffic control services.
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New Labour candidate says parliament needs to mend problems brought by Covid pandemic
The new Labour candidate hoping to secure Shetland’s seat at Holyrood says his “central message” will be to focus on issues Covid-19 has exacerbated. Martin…
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