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Suadia Group and Airbus sign deal for 10 A330neos for flyadeal

Saudia Group disclosed as Airbus A330neo buyer

23/04/2025 2 minute read

Saudia Group has been confirmed as the customer for a 10 aircraft Airbus A330neo order, that has now been firmed up, which was previously marked as undisclosed. The aircraft are being ordered for Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier flyadeal and will be used to offer a new and improved long-haul experience [read more]

Locals want clarity after nuclear incident excercise held for RAF Lakenheath personnel

22/04/2025 2 minute read

Locals living around an airbase in Suffolk earmarked to house nuclear bombs are asking clarity after an excercise was carried at by personnel from RAF Lakenheath simulating an aircraft accident with nuclear weapons onboard. Although nothing has been confirmed by either the UK Ministry of Defence or the US Department [read more]

Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Tail (image: Virgin Atlantic)

Virgin Atlantic and Cambridge Spark launch ‘AI Champion’ apprenticeship

19/04/2025 2 minute read

Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has become the first airline to launch an ‘AI Champion’ apprenticeship program in partnership with digital skills education providers, Cambridge Spark. The apprenticeship aims to address sluggish AI adoption among enterprise employees globally and boost productivity & AI tool adoption by increasing AI fluency in non-technical professionals. [read more]

Three simultaneous departures by Turkish Airlines marked the start of triple runway operations at iGA Istanbul Airport

iGA Istanbul Airport hits milestone with triple runway operations

18/04/2025 2 minute read

iGA Istanbul Airport, home of Turkish Airlines, has hit a milestone with the implementation of Europe’s first-ever triple runway operation. With the implementation of the new system, iGA Istanbul Airport (IST/LTFM) can simultaneously handle take-offs and landings on three of its runways, significantly increasing operational capacity as it moves towards [read more]

Fire engulfs Hangar 3 at Old Sarum

17/04/2025 < 1 minute read

A large fire has broken out at the Grade II-listed Hangar 3 at Old Sarum Airfield in Wiltshire with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service warning residents to keep windows closed and stay indoors. According to the fire service, the blaze broke out just before 7pm this evening with [read more]

Global Airlines first A380 (Image: Global Airlines)

Global Airlines puts two charter flights on sale

16/04/2025 2 minute read

Global Airlines, the start-up that plans on flying transatlantic services from the UK to New York using a fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft, has placed two charter flights on sale via UK Online Travel Agency Travelopedia. The first flight on the 15th May 2025 operates from Glasgow (GLA/EGPF) to New [read more]

Menzies Aviation acquires US based G2

15/04/2025 < 1 minute read

Edinburgh, Scotland headquartered Menzies Aviation has agreed a deal to acquire US based aviation services provider G2 for $305m USD. G2 provides aviation services to major airlines across the US and once complete, the deal will see Menzies Aviation operating at 340 airports in 65 counties cementing it’s position as [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 doubles down on Channel Islands for Summer 2026

12/04/2025 2 minute read

Leading leisure airline Jet2 has doubled down on flights from the UK to Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, with a new route from Bournemouth (BOH/EGHH) and an increase in capacity on flights from Newcastle (NCL/EGNT). The new route from Bournemouth is the airline’s sixth new route announced for [read more]

Aer Lingus set to launch direct flights to Nashville

Aer Lingus set to lift-off for Nashville this weekend

10/04/2025 2 minute read

Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) is set to begin flights from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) to Nashville, Tennesee from Saturday the 12th of April. With direct connections from 9 UK regional airports and the ability to pre-clear US customs in Dublin the new transatlantic route could hit all the right [read more]

Airbus A330neo (Image: UK Aviation Media)

March sees Airbus deliver 71 aircraft to 37 customers

09/04/2025 < 1 minute read

Airbus has released its monthly orders and delivery figures which show it delivered 71 aircraft to 37 customers around the world in March 2025. As with prrevious months, single-aisle airliners made up the bulk of the dellveries with 34 A321neo, 18 A320neo, one A319neo, ninen A220-200 and one A220-100s being [read more]

Private Jet Centre to open at London Southend Airport

BBGA encourages UK aviation companies to ‘say yes’ to work experience

08/04/2025 2 minute read

During the recent British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) annual conference, the association urged aviation companies to ‘say yes’ to requests for work experience placements to bring the next generation into the industry outside of commercial aviation. Gama Aviation’s Head of Delivery Paul Cremer pointed out that the Business [read more]

EVA Air has placed an order for additional A350 and A321neo aircraft

EVA Air places order for 9 additional aircraft from Airbus

07/04/2025 2 minute read

Taiwan based EVA Air has placed a firm order with European OEM Airbus for Six A350 widebody airliners and three A321neo single-aisle airlines as part of its fleet expansion plans. The airline has once again selected the A350-1000, which is the larger of the two variants, for its long-haul expansion. [read more]

Crash of Cirrus SR22 at Duxford (Image: AAIB)

‘Inexperience’ caused fatal Duxford crash according to AAIB report

05/04/2025 2 minute read

According to the report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), inexperience was the major factor in a fatal crash of a Cirrus SR22 at Duxford last year. The report concluded that there was no fault with the aircraft at the time of the crash, which occurred during a flight [read more]

British Airways summer schedule sees return of Kuala Lumpur and Tblisi

04/04/2025 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has kicked off its Summer 2025 schedule which sees the return of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tblisi, Georgia from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) British Airways last few to Kuala Lumpur five years ago and the direct service operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner wil be [read more]

Luton Airport expansion plan approved by Government

03/04/2025 < 1 minute read

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for expansion at London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) despite recomendations for it to be rejected on environmental grounds. The plans will see capacity at Luton Airport increase from the current 17 million to over 32 million thanks largely to a second termina being built. [read more]

Pilot ‘agency worker’ case goes to court of appeal

02/04/2025 2 minute read

The case of a Ryanair pilot that was employed via an agency being incorrectly listed as self-employed is being heard in the court of appeal after it was ruled that the pilot was an employee not self-employed. Agency Storm Global hired out the pilot to Ryanair and treated them as [read more]

Flights get underway at Jet2’s 13th UK base

01/04/2025 2 minute read

Flights have officially got underway at Jet2’s 13th UK base, London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) today with the first flights taking off to Majorca, Tenerife and Antalya. The airline marked the launch with celebrations in the airport including a red carpet and giveaways as well as with passengers in the air. [read more]

China Airlines and BOC Aviation orders give Airbus sales big boost

01/04/2025 2 minute read

Orders from China Airlines and BOC Aviation have given Airbus March orderbook a boost as the month closes out. Leasing speciaist BOC Aviation signed a firm order for 70 additional A320neo family single-aisle airliners making BOC’s order backlog, airlines to be delivered, the largest in Airbus’ history. “This transaction will [read more]

Jet2 celebrates a year of oeprating from Liverpool Airport

Jet2 celebrates first anniversary of Liverpool Airport base

29/03/2025 2 minute read

Friday saw Jet2 celebrate a year of operating from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL/EGGP), and it did so by awarding free flights to lucky random passengers. The passengers who got a pair of free return flights included Paula and Billy Lane from Kirkby, who were awarded the prize whilst checking [read more]

Air Transat offering 20% off to UK passengers this weekend

28/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Canadian airline is offering UK Passengers 20% off their flights to Toronto from the UK this weekend as the airline celebrates 20 years of marriage equality in Canada. Passengers can get the 20% by booking their flight between the 28th March and 1st April using the code BESF3UK20 on the [read more]

Helvetic lands largest plane at London City Airport

26/03/2025 2 minute read

Swiss airline Helvetic has set a new record for the largest plane to land at London City Airport (LCY/EGLC) after it sent an Embraer E195-E2 to the docklands airport. Helvetic also held the prvious record operating its E190-E2 from the airport. The E195-E2 touched down just after midday today marking [read more]

Cardiff Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Cardiff Airport CEO quits role

26/03/2025 2 minute read

The CEO of Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) Spencer Birns has quit the role with immediate effect leaving the airport in the hands of a non-executive director. No official reason has been given for the sudden departure other than that Mr Birns is “pursuing other opportunities”. His departure was confirmed by Cardiff [read more]

Aegean discloses new A321neo order

24/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has disclosed that it is the customer behind an order for eight Airbus A321neo airliners which is in addition to the 52 A320neo family aircraft that it already had on order. The additional aircraft will help Aegean continue to grow its network and supports its expansion [read more]

Guillaume Faury, Julie Kitcher and Bertrand Piccard - © Airbus SAS 2025

Airbus and Solar Impulse foundations launch three-year partnership

24/03/2025 2 minute read

The Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation have launched a three-year partnership to address global sustainability through innovation and collaboration. The partnership will seek appications from projects who seeking to work on ‘critical societal issues’ such as ecosystem degredation, water security and natural disaster risk. Successful projects will gain access [read more]

Uganda Airlines opens new direct route to London Gatwick

22/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Ugandan flag carrier Uganda Airlines has announced a new direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). Launching the four-times-per-week flight on the 18th of May is Uganda Airlines’ first phase of re-entry into Europe and restores its connection to the UK for the first time in a decade. [read more]

The Red Arrows at RIAT 2023 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Red Arrows confirm RIAT 2025 appearance after missing 2024

21/03/2025 2 minute read

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows have confirmed they will display at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 after missing 2024 due to their Canadian tour. Squadron Leader Jon Bond, Team Leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team and Red 1, said: “The Red Arrows [read more]

An American Airlines Boeing 777 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Heathrow Airport resumes limited operations

21/03/2025 2 minute read

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has resumed limited flight operations this evening after it was closed due to a power outage caused by a fire at a substation. The airport says it will focus operations this evening on repatriation flights and flights scheduled to fly into Heathrow this evening as it [read more]

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