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An F-117 Nighthawk engages its target and drops a GBU-28 guided bomb unit during the 'live-fire' weapons testing mission COMBAT HAMMER, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (Public Domain)

Why the U.S. Still Operates Some F-117 Nighthawks

02/11/2024 3 minute read

The F-117 Nighthawk, famously known as the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, has a storied history in the U.S. military. Officially retired in 2008, the Nighthawk was celebrated for its groundbreaking design and capability to evade radar detection, marking a significant leap in aerial warfare technology. However, despite its retirement, [read more]

Airbus rendering of a Jet2.com Airbus A321neo

Jet2 bases first A321neo at Edinburgh

02/11/2024 2 minute read

Jet2 has based its first Airbus A321neo at its Edinburgh Airport base marking its arrival with a special customer event for its first flights from Edinburgh to Tenerife. The Leeds-bradford based airline now has 10 A321neo aircraft already in operation and has ordered a total of 146 A321neo airliners from [read more]

First A321XLR deliveries begin with launch customer Iberia

31/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as launch customer for world’s newest single-aisle airliner. The handover ceremony took place in Hamburg, Germany before the aircraft was ferried to Madrid. Iberia will use the A321XLR on a number of regional routes before it starts its [read more]

Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus inaugurate C295 Final Assembly Line in Vadodara, India

Airbus inaugurates Indian C295 assembly line

28/10/2024 2 minute read

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have officially inaugurated the new final assembly line (FAL) for Indian built C295 military transport aircraft. The new facility in Vadodara, Gujarat forms part of the “Make In India” partnership with Airbus and will deliver 40 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force [read more]

Xen Aviation signs for Britten-Norman Islander turboprop

25/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Guyanan start-up Xen Aviation & Services (Xen Aviation) has signed a deal that will see it acquire a Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft for its regional connectivity network. Based out of Georgetown, Guyana, Xen Aviation offers a domestic network across the region which is often remote areas in dense rainforests. Ronaldo [read more]

Menzies Aviation renews contracts in Australia and New Zealand

24/10/2024 < 1 minute read

UK based Menzies Aviation have renewed contacts with airlines and airports at seven locations across Australia and New Zealand strengthening their operations in the region. In Australia the renewals see cargo and warehousing services being provided by Menzies Aviation for another five years with United Airlines at Sydney, Melbourne and [read more]

Gunmen enter Turkish Aerospace near Ankara

Five dead in Turkish Aerospace terrorist attack

23/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Five people have been killed and 22 injured a terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) site near Ankara, Türkiye. Images and video shared on Twitter purport to show Gunmen entering the site following an explosion outside the site. Turkish officials have placed the blame on a Kurdish rebel group [read more]

Embraer E195-E2 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)

Embraer sees 33% increase in Q3 deliveries compared to 2023

23/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Brazilian OEM Embraer has seen a 33% increase in aircraft deliveries in Quarter 3 of 2024 compared to last year. Q3 saw it deliver 57 aircraft, including 16 E-Jets, compared to just 43 last year in the same period. Private and Business jets made up the core of the deliveries [read more]

Birmingham Airport Master Plan (Image: BHX)

Operations resume at Birmingham Airport after security alert

23/10/2024 < 1 minute read

All operations, including flights, were suspended at Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGGD) this afternoon as police dealt with a suspicious vehicle parked near the terminal. As a precaution, the airport terminal was also been evacuated. West Midlands Police confirmed they were dealing with reports of a suspicious vehicle at the airport and [read more]

Gulf Air opens new option for UK to Singapore flights

21/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air has announced new non-stop flights to Singapore from Bahrain offering UK travellers a new opportunity for flights to the popular Asian republic. UK passengers will be able to fly from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Manchester Airport (MAN/EGLL) to Singapore via Bahrain with easy transfers and [read more]

Loganair to launch direct Glasgow to Newquay flights

18/10/2024 2 minute read

Leading UK regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) will launch direct flights from Glasgow Airport (GLA/EGPF) to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) as part of its 2025 Summer schedule the airline has announced. Commencing in May 2025, the direct flights will strengthen trade links between Scotland and the South West and tourism opportunities. [read more]

A Boeing E7 Wedgetail in use with the RAAF (Image: TransportMedia UK)

RIAT announces “Eyes in the Skies” theme for 2025 show

17/10/2024 < 1 minute read

The Royal International Air Tattoo has announced the theme for the 2025 show will be “Eyes in the Skies” showcasing the highly specialised aircraft used in aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering. Over 20,000 tickets have already been sold for the annual event which takes place from the 18th to 20th [read more]

Deutsche Aircraft flies first large aircraft with 100% synthetic fuel

16/10/2024 2 minute read

German OEM Deusche Aircraft became the first company to fly a large aircraft using 100% fully synthetic zero aromatics fuel to both engines when it operated its D328 Uplift flying testbed. The flight, which took place on 9th October, operated from Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in Germany and used fuel provided by [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737-800 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 named AIM Growth Business of the Year

13/10/2024 2 minute read

UK holiday and leisure travel company Jet2 PLC, which trades as Jet2Holidays and Jet2.com, has been named AIM Growth Business of the Year at the annual AIM Awards sponsored by BDO in partnership with the London Stock Exchange. AIM is a submarket of the London Stock Exchange and is a [read more]

The Boeing 777-9 lines up on Runway 24 at Farnborough (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Boeing pushes 777X entry into service back to 2026 as it cuts staff

12/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Boeing has pushed the delivery of its newest aircraft, the Boeing 777-9 (777X), back to 2026 as it struggles to deal with industrial action on top of production delays. The news came in an email from Boeing Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg who told staff that they had informed airlines that [read more]

European Cargo to open base at Cardiff Airport

10/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Long-haul air freight specialist European Cargo has announced it will open a base at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) from the 16th October. The Bournemouth headquartered carrier will initially operate three flights per week between China and Wales using Passenger to Freight (P2F) converted Airbus A340-600. European Cargo started life during COVID [read more]

Ruby Rebel, the latest nose icon on Virgin Atlantic's A330neo

UK airlines cancel Florida flights as Hurricane approaches

09/10/2024 < 1 minute read

UK Airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Tui Airways UK and British Airways have cancelled flights to Florida as a state of emergency is declared in the state as Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa. The Hurricane is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours bring a 15ft high storm surge and [read more]

LtoR Nathan Gray CEO Padpilot Mchael Bolton Etihad Training CTKI

UK based Padpilot selected by Etihad for ground training

06/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Gloucester, UK-based theory training specialist Padpilot has been selected by Etihad to provide ground training as part of the airline’s Aviation Training’s Multi Pilot Licence (MPL) training programs. The partnership will help Etihad to deliver world-class training for its trainee pilots in a dynamic and effective learning environment. “We strongly [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay sees off Farnborough to win Health & Safety Award

04/10/2024 2 minute read

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has been awarded Best Small Airport in the Health and Safety Week Awards seeing off Farnborough (FAB/EGLF) to claim the top spot. The awards, supported by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), recognise safety initiatives and health and safety [read more]

Avolon reports strong first 9 months of 2024

03/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Irish leasing and aviation financing specialist Avolon has reported a strong 9 months of 2024 with the purchase of 134 aircraft arranged during that period. The figures come as Avolon releases its 3rd Quarter (Q3) statement which shows that during Q3 it delivered 9 new aircraft, and transitioned the lease [read more]

Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos

02/10/2024 3 minute read

Manilla-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has confirmed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo airlines firming up an MoU it signed in July. The selection of the A321neo will help the airline reduce operating costs and help to reduce the airline’s carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Cebu Pacific already operates [read more]