The dream of transatlantic flight, which once seemed impossible, has become an integral part of global connectivity.

The Middle Eastern hub is a key point of transit for passengers flying between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Opened in 1920, Croydon quickly became the UK’s aviation hub, with Imperial Airways - Britain’s first national airline - operating from the site. It was the gateway for flights to Paris and ...

The airport was the place where Winston Churchill took early flying lessons, even crashing once and nearly dying.