Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.
A daily newspaper journalist in the UK and Middle East for 15 years, he then joined the UK's most successful corporate publishing company before setting up his own company in 2004. He has worked with ATW since 2014.
London City Airport (LCY) authorities have rebuffed a report by a UK think tank calling for its closure on the grounds it is a poor use of valuable urban land, creates pollution for nearby residents and brings insufficient economic benefits.
Noise-related operating restrictions at European Union (EU) airports will continue to be set by regional and national authorities, following a deal between Parliament and the Council of Ministers on Thursday.
