Airline EconomicsCalum Wilson

Newcastle International secures £364m refinancing, including £20m green loan, to back net‑zero by 2035

Newcastle International Airport has secured a £364m bank finance package, including a £20m green loan, to refinance existing facilities and support long‑term growth. The green tranche will fund decarbonisation projects aimed at achieving net‑zero carbon by 2035; AIB is among the lenders involved.

2026-01-21T04:44:19.384373-08:00
ReutersRajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United vows to add flights at Chicago O'Hare to block American from gaining gates in 2026

By Reuters: United Airlines escalated its long-running battle with American Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, with CEO Scott Kirby pledging to add "as many flights as are required" to stop American from gaining additional gates at United's expense in 2026.

2026-01-21T13:58:23.288661-08:00