Ian McConnell
Business Editor at The Herald (Scotland)
Journalist based in Scotland - Business Editor of The Herald. Columnist. @heraldscotland Seven-times category winner in the Scottish Press Awards.
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2 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Ian McConnell
Sir Tom Farmer (Image: Ross Parker/ SNS Group) Sir Tom Farmer was the epitome of an entrepreneur – a shrewd business thinker and canny operator with a down to earth style whose infectious energy will live long in the memory of many people.
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3 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Ian McConnell
Former prime minister Boris Johnson during a visit to India in 2022 (Image: Stefan Rousseau/PA) There was a sense of déjà vu all over again as the UK Government trumpeted its trade deal with India on Tuesday. It almost needed a quick double-take to check that it was not Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak et al who were enthusing excitedly over the trade deal. Of course, it was not.
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5 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Ian McConnell
Kate Forbes and Kam Jandu at Glasgow Airport last month (Image: Chris James/ AGS Airports) It has been fascinating to cover some major developments affecting Scottish airports over the past month. The new owner of Glasgow Airport on April 23 revealed plans for a “comprehensive transformation” of the main terminal building.
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5 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Ian McConnell
While the airline group noted these new aircraft are “mainly for replacement”, as it revealed the orders this morning, it added that around one-third are for “growth in IAG's core markets”. IAG has today ordered 21 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft and 32 Boeing 787-10 planes for delivery from 2028 to 2033 for its “medium-term long-haul fleet requirements”.
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6 days ago |
heraldscotland.com | Ian McConnell
Prestwick Airport itself is up for sale. (Image: Robert Perry/ Getty Images) There is a great deal going on in and around Prestwick Airport and, while much remains to be seen and it is important not to be complacent, there seems to be room for optimism. European plane maker Airbus last week revealed it would acquire Spirit AeroSystems’ major manufacturing operation at Prestwick and take on the vast bulk of the workforce at this site.
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