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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

Aberdeen Airport joins NATS & Altitude Angel Drone Approval Service

02/10/2024 2 minute read

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ/EGPD) has become the latest UK airport to launch a dedicated Drone Approval Service in collaboration with National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and Altitude Angel. The new system means that Drone pilots can request permission to operate in the Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) of Aberdeen Airport via the [read more]

Lilium Jet at the Farnborough International Airshow (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Lilium hits power-on milestone for first ‘in-production’ Lilium Jet

01/10/2024 2 minute read

Leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM) Lilium has completed its first power-on milestone for the first in-production Lilium Jet MSN1 at its facility in Munich, Germany marking another step on its path to first flight and certification. During the power-on test the low-voltage electrical systems [read more]

Pegasus Airlines rolls out AI cabin announcements

01/10/2024 < 1 minute read

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines (FlyPGS) is rolling out AI-enabled cabin announcements across its fleet in a ground-breaking new multilingual project to improve passenger experience. Developed by Pegasus Innovation Lab, established last year in Silicon Valley, the AI system is programmed with the synthesised voices of pilots who work at [read more]

Etihad launches winter deals for those looking to escape the cold

30/09/2024 < 1 minute read

Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad has launched a series of special winter fares from the UK and Ireland for those looking to escape the cold British & Irish Winter and find some sun in the Middle East, India and Asia. From the 28th of September to the 4th of October, flights [read more]

IAG Cargo reinstates London to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur operations

29/09/2024 < 1 minute read

International Airlines Group (IAG) Cargo is providing a boost to the Asia-Pacific cargo market from London with the return of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur flights after a four-year break. From the 28th of October this year, there will be three cargo flights per week from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Bangkok [read more]

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Global Airlines takes another step toward starting operations

24/09/2024 < 1 minute read

Prospective start up airline Global Airlines has taken another step towards being an operational airline after signing an agreement with German MRO Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) to prepare and maintain its sole Airbus A380 which is currently stored at Prestwick Airport. Global Airlines signed the contract yesterday which will see [read more]

Menzies Aviation extends partnership with Ryanair

22/09/2024 2 minute read

Edinburgh headquartered ground handling specialists Menzies Aviation has extended its partnership with Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) to include Iași International Airport bringing the total number of Ryanair locations serviced by Menzies up to 10. Iași International Airport, one of the oldest airports in Romania is the fifth airport in [read more]

Loganair boosts ‘same-plane’ island connectivity

21/09/2024 2 minute read

Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is boosting connectivity to and from the Scottish islands with more ‘same-plane; services in its 2025 schedule. The new services include connecting Sumburgh to Belfast, Sumburgh to Manchester, Kirkwall to Belfast and Kirkwall to Manchester. Operating the routes as ‘same-plane’ means passengers don’t need to [read more]