"We had some getting up to perform on our stage for the first time and others who were more seasoned actors but who hadn't graced a stage for years," she said.
A joint statement from Vinci and GIP said: "Stewart is one of the most experienced aviation executives in Europe and on behalf of the Board we would like to thank him for his outstanding contribution to Gatwick."His broad expertise and strong track record make him an ideal choice for the newly created role."
Mr Wingate said: "It's been a privilege to lead the Gatwick team through a number of very exciting projects such as the seven-year planning process to bring our Northern Runway into routine use and more challenging periods such as the Covid pandemic."The airport is in a strong financial and operational position with more airlines than ever before serving our passengers.Mr Schmit said he was "excited" to be joining Gatwick to lead it "through the next stage of its growth journey".
King Charles III received a Rolls-Royce as a coronation gift, an official register has revealed.Buckingham Palace has released records listing the official gifts received by members of the Royal Family from 2020 to 2023.
The Rolls Royce Cullinan Series II motor car was given by the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa. It is thought to be worth at least £300,000, and will be used on official occasions and not for personal use.
Other gifts on the list also included a feather crown from Amazonian Indigenous leaders, two gold Blue Peter badges and a tea set from Smythson of Bond Street.The fire brigade said they used turntable and portable ladders to rescue patients, several of whom were elderly and had mobility issues.
Other patients were helped out through corridors with the aid of fire escape hoods, a breathing apparatus used by fire brigades in smoke-filled environments.Firefighters were able to stop the flames spreading to other rooms in the hospital. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
A British man has been indicted in the US for allegedly trying to smuggle "sensitive American military technology" to China, including missiles, air defence radar and drones.John Miller, 63, and a Chinese man, Cui Guanghai, are wanted by the FBI on charges relating to conspiracy to commit interstate stalking and conspiracy, smuggling and violations of the Arms Control Act.