This article is about the Economy of Luton Over the centuries, due to technological and economic change, Luton's economy has changed and developed to keep pace with the rest of the UK. Major industries that are related to Luton include Brickmaking, Millinery or Hat making, Automobile production and its airport, London Luton Airport. Currently, Luton is going through a regeneration scheme that will transform the Central Business District to include a new shopping centre on Power Court, the redevelopment of the Town Square and a refit of The Mall Arndale Centre.