Aerospace News – Early February 2025
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has chosen Exeter Airport to take part in the second round of its Hydrogen Challenge.
The Hydrogen Challenge is designed to prepare the UK’s aerospace industry for the adoption of hydrogen as a zero-carbon aviation fuel, with some of the UK’s leading companies collaborating on critical advancements in technology and infrastructure. It covers hydrogen propulsion testing, airport infrastructure development and innovating aircraft systems.
The Government has welcomed a new multibillion-pound investment programme from Heathrow Airport, which is expected to secure thousands of UK steel jobs across the country by driving a significant increase in demand for UK-made steel.
In the latest in a series of UK investment wins, Heathrow will invest billions in a new expansion programme for new terminal buildings, aircraft stands, passenger infrastructure and its third runway plans, marking a major vote of confidence in the Government’s plan for growth after the Chancellor confirmed the government’s backing for Heathrow’s expansion last month.
