CityJet has cast doubt on London City Airport’s long-term future should a mooted £2bn (€2.59bn) sale go through.

UK airport operator BAA is to give up its long legal battle over the forced sale of Stansted Airport.

Ireland’s downgrading to junk status has sparked anger and frustration, prompting use of the phrase ‘don’t shoot the messenger’ from some quarters. But some say ratings agencies are more than just messengers, writes Kyran Fitzgerald.

I HAVE always lived by the maxim, that “when the going gets tough, the tough get their hair cut”.

The £1.51bn (€1.66bn) sale of Gatwick airport was formally completed today, with unions anxious that the new owners preserve jobs and protect working conditions.

UK airports operator BAA today unveiled a deal to sell Gatwick to the owner of London City Airport for just over £1.5bn (€1.65bn).