International hub in Ingliston, Edinburgh, owned and operated by Edinburgh Airport Limited
A major fire has broken out near Edinburgh’s Princes Street, affecting the old Debenhams building and surrounding blocks. Fire crews are damping hotspots, with road closures in place and tram and bus services disrupted. No injuries have been reported. Updates are ongoing.
Unite has warned that thousands of airport workers across Scotland are being balloted for strike action over pay, raising the risk of disruption to flights during the summer peak that coincides with the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Ballots cover Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen airports with ISC/TCS staff and Menzies Aviation crews also involved.
As jet fuel costs surge amid the Middle East conflict, airlines are cancelling, consolidating, or delaying flights. Passengers are changing plans, booking earlier, or shifting to rail, with governments offering contingency measures to protect summer travel.
Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National and Dulles International face intermittent flight suspensions during America 250 events, with the MWAA warning that airspace closures could affect schedules through late summer. Travelers are urged to monitor updates and contact airlines for changes.
Edinburgh Airport has reopened after parts of the terminal were evacuated on Friday evening due to a security alert. An explosive ordnance disposal team investigated a possibly suspicious package around 6.50pm. Police Scotland says items were made safe and the incident is no longer treated as suspicious. Passengers face ongoing disruption as services return to normal.
Private equity activity in Scotland remains fragmented, with investments spread across a wide range of funds and sectors. The Scotland 500 dataset shows US, UK, and other international buyers holding stakes in industrial, energy, and infrastructure assets, while exit activity leans toward trade sales and long-term commitments.