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A white plane on the tarmac.

Swedish airport operator insists remote tower technology is safe

With communities in the north concerned over plans to ‘centralise’ air traffic control services in Inverness, Shetland News asked Swedish journalist Kent Lidman to find out how the remote tower technology is working at Örnsköldsviks airport where it was introduced in 2015.

26 February 2020

A group of planes parked on a tarmac.

MP urges HIAL to release confidential report

25 February 2020

Ferry sailings cancelled

21 February 2020

Ferries fall foul of weather

20 February 2020

Two of NorthLink's three passenger ferries. Photo Will Rodger

More ferry disruption likely

19 February 2020

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Ferry sailings cancelled

15 February 2020

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Lerwick car parking ‘problem’ raised during discussion on more airport bus runs

14 February 2020

An islander aircraft in front of the hangar at Tingwall Airport. Photo: SIC

Four in ten inter-island flights cancelled in 2018/19

Councillor pays tribute to transport staff working in ‘challenging conditions’

14 February 2020

More bus trips to Sumburgh Airport and around Lerwick in pipeline as new contracts given go-ahead

13 February 2020

Boat set for early sailing

10 February 2020

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

NorthLink ferry leaves at midday

8 February 2020

More bus trips proposed to and from Sumburgh Airport

A more ‘comprehensive’ timetable also mooted for the town service bus, including extra stops at the college

7 February 2020

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Sumburgh Airport passenger numbers down

7 February 2020

Ferry could leave Lerwick seven hours early

7 February 2020

Ferry to leave early

6 February 2020

Main Westside road to close for essential repairs to bridge

5 February 2020

HIAL employs 55 air traffic controllers.

Island councils call for air traffic control plans to be halted

3 February 2020

An islander aircraft in front of the hangar at Tingwall Airport. Photo: SIC

Loganair out of running for inter-island air contract

27 January 2020

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Cross-party opposition to HIAL’s remote tower plans

23 January 2020

HIAL to carry out islands impact assessment on air traffic control plans

22 January 2020

‘Ongoing unfairness’ over ferry funding, meeting hears

21 January 2020

Loganair’s new ATR makes first Sumburgh appearance

18 January 2020

HIAL employs 55 air traffic controllers.

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Sumburgh air space to be managed from Inverness by 2023

SIC ‘extremely concerned’ over job losses and calls for full impact assessment. Loganair describe the changes as a ‘significant step forward’

17 January 2020

Loganair managing director Jonathan Hinkles.

Loganair renews calls for air passenger duty exemption on island flights

16 January 2020

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Tresta. Photo: Shetland News

Petition urges SIC to reduce Tresta speed limit ‘before tragedy strikes’

15 January 2020

Ferry sailings going ahead but delays expected

14 January 2020

Southbound ferry departs four hours early

12 January 2020

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Ferries and freight sailings cancelled

7 January 2020

Leirna back in service after being damaged in high winds

6 January 2020

Ferry sailings under review due to weather

6 January 2020

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HIAL employs 55 air traffic controllers.

Relief as air traffic controllers accept latest pay offer

3 January 2020

Ferry services in Shetland are likely to be disrupted during Thursday and Friday.

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Gales bring further disruptions to ferry services

3 January 2020

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Westerly gales cancel NorthLink’s Lerwick sailings

2 January 2020

An Eastern Airways oil charter flight landing at Aberdeen airport.

Sumburgh-bound flight turns back to Aberdeen

23 December 2019

Isles-bound plane taken out of service after collision with toilet truck

20 December 2019

Few answers in parliament on ferries as MSPs press minister for updates

19 December 2019

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Whalsay route back to full strength

18 December 2019

Competition likely for next inter-island air contract

12 December 2019

Airline to offer cheaper travel for youngsters in bid to fill seats

11 December 2019

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Severe gales disrupt ferry services

Sound Primary School also closes early

10 December 2019

Ferry sailings under review

9 December 2019

Ferry contract set for another extension as CalMac launches legal action

4 December 2019

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Air traffic controllers to be balloted on pay deal

22 November 2019

A group of planes parked on a tarmac.

Labour MSP calls on CAA to open up on Kirkwall incident

21 November 2019

End in sight for air traffic controllers’ dispute

Latest HIAL offer to be put to the ballot

19 November 2019

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

Government to consider future design options for freight boats

Seafood Shetland welcomes development but calls for ‘more immediate action’

15 November 2019

Walls road gets airing in parliament

14 November 2019

Talks to resume in bid to resolve air traffic controller dispute

5 November 2019

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