Flight path shake-up promises quicker flights and fewer delays
Ministers say the plans could allow planes to climb more quickly during take off and descend more smoothly.
This week I announced the biggest changes to UK flight paths since the 1950s.
As Aviation Minister, I've made it my mission to lead the most ambitious redesign of our airspace in decades. This means:
โ๏ธ Shorter journeys
โ๏ธ Fewer delays
๐ซ More flights
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03.06.2025 16:06 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
It's been a busy few months in Wythenshawe and Sale East. Here's a 2 minute recap of what I've been up to โฐ
16.05.2025 16:01 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
๐จBIG NEWS: this afternoon I introduced groundbreaking legislation to put a rocket booster under Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the UK.
Our nation is now a world leader in pioneering green flights, and creating high skilled and cutting edge jobs in the process ๐ช
14.05.2025 16:50 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 12 ๐ 9
When I spoke at the British Ports Annual Lunch last year, I was an opposition spokesperson.
Proud to return this year as the UKโs Maritime Minister, delivering on my promise to back our ports and make them fit for the future.
14.05.2025 14:01 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Our world leading aviation sector is built off the hard work of thousands of unsung champions who ensure people and goods fly safely and securely.
Congratulations to all the #AviationHeroes who received an award and thanks to Aviation Services UK for having me.
25.04.2025 14:28 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Congratulations to Joanne Thomas on her election as USDAW General Secretary. A formidable successor to
@paddylillisgs.bsky.social, who has been an outstanding champion for retail workers over the past 7 years.
15.04.2025 15:13 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Mike Kane MP and Sensors and Moorings Technician Jade Garner
We were delighted to welcome Mike Kane MP (@mikekanemp.bsky.social) to NOC in Southampton last week to discuss the vital role of marine technology in supporting safety and security in the UK. ๐
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03.04.2025 12:50 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Good to see plans progressing for Wythenshawe Civic with a new culture hub, food hall, co-working space, and a new public square too, alongside 1,000s of homes in the future.๐ก
Great to work with @manchesterlabour.bsky.social cllrs and @mikekanemp.bsky.social to help deliver this for Wythenshawe.๐ณ
03.04.2025 08:47 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
The National Living Wage and Minimum Wage are rising today.
Weโre giving working people the pay rise they deserve.
01.04.2025 16:25 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Fantastic to be in Portsmouth to launch our new Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy, which charts a course to zero emission shipping by 2050
The innovative electric 'chargeport' project at PortsmouthPort proves that we can make clean sea travel a reality in the maritime sector
25.03.2025 17:08 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
As Aviation, Maritime and Security Minister, this afternoon I updated @houseofcommons.parliament.uk on the incident in the North Sea.
11.03.2025 17:51 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Happy International Women's Day! Proud to have organised a celebration of women in Wythenshawe and Sale East yesterday.
Thanks our partners Manchester Airport, @wchg.bsky.social, The Nest Manchester and Safespots for making the event such a success.
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
08.03.2025 11:53 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Thanks to Safeguarding Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social for supporting Trafford Council's event on Violence Against Women and Girls in Sale.
We couldn't have a fiercer local campaigner to end this issue than Councillor @joanne13harding.bsky.social ๐ช
05.03.2025 12:14 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
True in 1945, True in 2025.
02.03.2025 14:17 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Great to visit #LeedsBradfordAirport and see the progress made on their expansion plans, helping to support more high skilled jobs across the UKโ
Also fantastic to meet with #Jet2 and their apprentices - through training and upskilling, we're building a stronger aviation sector!
28.02.2025 18:01 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
To all those observing Ramadan in Wythenshawe and Sale East, I wish you all a peaceful month ahead.
As a person of faith, I want to thank my Muslim constituents for all they contribute to our community.
28.02.2025 11:38 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
An honour to join and speak at the @wistainternational.bsky.social gala dinner last night, aimed at raising funding to support a female cadet into the sector.
We are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, including supporting more women to pursue a career in maritime.
27.02.2025 18:33 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Getting out & about, chatting with residents and seeing how I can support them is always the highlight of my week & today we even had some sunshine โ๏ธ
If you need my help, you can always contact me here:
mike.kane.mp@parliament.uk
Have a great weekend.
Mike
22.02.2025 16:38 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
This Labour Government promised to end the crisis in NHS dentistry.
Today weโre delivering on that promise by rolling out 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments, with a whopping 85,336 in the North West.
Now thatโs something to smile about ๐
21.02.2025 17:10 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
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