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Mass-market flying cars a step closer after China deal signed

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The mass-manafacturing of a flying car has taken a step closer to reality with a new deal signed between AirCar developers KleinVision and Chinese flying car specialist Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Co., LTD. Under the deal, the chinese company will have the exclusive rights to to manafacture and distrubte [read more]

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Japan Airlines and Korean Air place A350 orders

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It’s been a bumper order day for Airbus with two Asian carriers placing A350 orders totalling 54 aircraft Korean Air was first to pull the trigger with an order for 33 A350s split between 27 -100 models and six -900 models for its long haul needs as it prepares to [read more]

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Menzies Aviation selected for ground handling in Peru

Edinburgh headquarted Menzies Aviation has been selected by Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport to provide ground handling services. The eight year contract will see Menzies engage in local recruitment programme to match the expected demand for its services from the 25 passenger airlines that use the airport. The airport is [read more]

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Aer Lingus deal completes Qatar Airways IAG codeshare line-up

Aer Lingus has signed a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways meaning that the Doha-based airline now codeshares with all IAG airlines including British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The latest codeshare agreement means Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways passengers will be able to connect between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus flights [read more]

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Airbus delivers 49 aircraft in February 2024

Continuing its strong start to the year Airbus has delivered 49 aircraft to 28 customers in the month of February making the deliveries for the year to date 79. Deliveries included 45 single-aisle airlines and 4 wide-bodies. Airbus delivered Six A220 airliners to airlines including Delta Airlines, Breeze and JetBlue [read more]

Airport News

Inverness Airport is best in Europe for fourth year in a row

Inverness Airport (INV/EGPE) has been awarded three best airport in Europe (under 2 million passengers) award for the fourth consecutive year running. The award comes from Airports Council International (ACI), which represents the global airport industry. Inverness Airport, which is operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) was praised [read more]

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Aer Lingus unveil new special livery for Ireland Rugby

Irelands flag carrier Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has revealed the latest of its special liveries that adorn its fleet and this one is to mark Aer Lingus being the official airline of Irish Rugby. The livery, named “Green Spirit” features Irish rugby icons including Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Robbie Henshaw, and [read more]

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Red Arrows to celebrate 60th Anniversary at RIAT

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows will be marking their 60th anniversary at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. This year will see the return of the nine-ship formations, including the famous Diamond Nine, under the leadership of new Red One Squadron Leader Jon [read more]

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New BBC programme looks at MH370 10 years on

On the 8th March 2014 Malaysian Airlines flight 370 disappeared from the skies with 239 passengers on board and 10 years on, no cause has ever been found, in fact, the plane itself has never been found. The mystery of MH370 has given rise to lots of searches across huge [read more]

Amerian Airlines Airbus A321neo
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American Airlines orders 85 additional A321neos

Leading US airline American Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for 85 additional Airbus A321neo single-aisle airlines bringing its total order for the type up to 219. 70 A321neos have already been delivered to the American Airlines since it received its first one in 2019. It is the worlds [read more]

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Turkish Airlines increases Manchester to Istanbul flights

Turkish flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced it is increasing the number of flights between iGA Istanbul Airport and Manchester (MAN/EGCC) from 19th May 2024. A fourth flight will be added on the route bringing the total number of flights per week to 25. The additional flight will operate on [read more]

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Airbus secures 20 aircraft order from Vietjet

Low-cost Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 Airbus A330neo airliners as it looks to expand its operation to longer haul flights. When finalised, the A330neo, whose wings and engines are made in the UK, will be the first [read more]

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Loganair appoints new CEO

UK regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has confirmed it has appointed Luke Farajallah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 4th March. Luke brings a wealth of experience in the aviation industry having held senior roles at flybe, BA CitiExpress and Brymon Airways. He has held roles at [read more]