New terminal opens at Southend Airport
Southend Airport's new terminal will welcome its first passengers today. Airport managers hope that 2 million people a year will be using Southend by 2020.
The runway has been extended to three thousand metres. It's also got a new control tower and rail link.
New flights offer US destinations via Ireland
Days after opening its new terminal Southend Airport has announced new routes to Ireland which will connect with America
Airport expansion
The new terminal building at Southend Airport has officially been opened.