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In 2023, London Biggin Hill Airport and related businesses supported 2,692 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs with 1,760 of these directly at the airport. And for every 1,000 business air traffic movements, 88 jobs are supported at the airport and £6.74 million GVA is generated.

directly at the airport. And for every 1,000 business air traffic movements, 88 jobs are supported at the airport and £6.74 million GVA is generated.

But where does sustainability sit in this picture of an exciting future?

“I have never been shy about saying we are in a climate emergency. As an airport and as an aviation community, we have a responsibility to reduce our emissions and create a sustainable future, and that is a responsibility I take incredibly seriously. We were the first London airport to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through our partnership with Air bp. We have introduced electric and biodiesel vehicles to our ground fleet. We set ourselves the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2029 and are well on our way to achieving this through a number of changes. Perhaps most excitingly, we have plans to build a solar farm on site and we have set aside a 60-acre area of land to support the revolutionary changes in aviation technology that will lead to cleaner, greener, quieter electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.”

“As we propel forward,” David concludes, “London Biggin Hill Airport stands poised at the threshold of an exciting future. We are laser focused on investing in the airport estate and infrastructure to create more job opportunities and provide an economic boost to the region and the UK; enhancing our position as a leading centre for technology and innovation.”

With David’s vision and the airport’s unquestionable potential, the sky really might be the limit for London Biggin Hill Airport.

Economic Report showcases London Biggin Hill Airport’s bright future

London Biggin Hill Airport is one of Bromley’s largest employers, with over 70 companies employing more than 1,700 people – that’s increased 80% since 2012, when 980 people were employed on-site.

This is one of the findings in a recent independent study showing how the airport has a positive impact on economic change, investment and employment. For example, businesses at the airport spent £28.5 million in Bromley in 2022/23. If future plans are supported, London Biggin Hill Airport has the potential to support up to 5,796 jobs at Bromley level, generating up to £492.6 million GVA locally.

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