“These trailers will help support a number of hydrogen projects on Orkney and help it continue to lead the way in Scotland’s emerging hydrogen sector.” Michael Matheson, Scottish Government
Arriving Just In Time: Airport Snow Clearance Vehicle
A large aebi Schmidt CJS airport runway clearance machine will be arriving in Orkney today for deployment at Kirkwall Airport.
Low Carbon Flight Test Centre For Kirkwall Airport
Kirkwall airport is to become a test centre for different types of low carbon aircraft.
Changes to Bus Services
From tomorrow, Thursday 26th of March there are changes to the public bus service in Orkney in response to the pandemic COVID-19, coronavirus.
Early morning lightning strikes over Kirkwall Airport 26th July 2019.
Lightning over Kirkwall Airport Orkney 26th July 2019 04.00am.
“Ministers and HIAL have the power to end this strike today but are choosing not to.”
“Of course, it is for HIAL to ensure that it has contingency plans in place, and it is working to do that. “
Strike Suspended but Industrial Action Continues at HIAL Airports
Prospect has agreed to suspend the strike action on the 26th April to allow discussions to continue. Action short of a strike will continue.
Orkney’s Emergency Group Meet Ahead of Industrial Action at Airport
Disruption to services is likely to be caused from Monday, 1st of April.
HIAL Airport Car Parking Charges Debated in Scottish Parliament
Scott calls for HIAL to reconsider the proposal
Watch the Tour of Orkney’s New Fire Fighting Training Facilities
A video is now also available to view on the Orkney News YouTube channel if you want to see a guided tour of the units.