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Airbus A330neo at Farnborough (Image: UK Aviation Media)

October saw Airbus deliver 62 airliners to 37 customers

12/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Airbus continued its strong year of aircraft production with 62 airliners being delivered in October to 37 customers around the world. Continuing the year long trend, Single-aisle airliners such as the A320neo and A220 families dominated deliveries accounting to 56 of the 62 deliveries. The A321neo was the most popular [read more]

Boeing B52H Stratofortress (Image: UK Aviation Media)

B-52s return to RAF Fairford for European Bomber Task Force

08/11/2024 2 minute read

Four Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of the latest European Bomber Task Force by the United States Air Force (USAF). The aircraft will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taking part in exercises together with NATO Allies and other international partners [read more]

Jet2 Boeing 757 G-LSAN touches down at Funchal Airport, Madeira (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 retires the 757 marking the end of the type in the UK

08/11/2024 4 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS), the last British passenger operator of the Boeing 757, has begun retirement of the mid-range twin-jet as deliveries of the A321neo continue. The airline has operated the workhorse airliner on holiday routes from the UK with a peak of 13 757s in its fleet. But with an average [read more]

TUI River Cruises Manchester to Luxor inaugural flight

TUI celebrates as flights to Luxor get underway

07/11/2024 2 minute read

TUI UK has celebrated the launch of flights to Luxor, Egypt by surprising passengers on the first flights from Manchester (MAN/EGCC) and London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) with chocolates and balloons. The holiday company is operating two flights per week from the UK to the city which is famed for its mesmerising [read more]

Bumper week of orders for Airbus Helicopters

06/11/2024 3 minute read

This week has seen a raft of orders for Airbus Helicopters including an historic contract for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The SkyAlyne partnership was first to sign this week when they placed an order for 19 Airbus H135 helicopters for RCAF military training. The partnership is a joint [read more]

Airbus delivers first A350-1000 in Africa

06/11/2024 < 1 minute read

European OEM Airbus has delivered the first A350-1000 to Ethiopian Airlines, the first of the type for any African operator. The Ethiopian flag carrier has four A350-1000s on order and took delivery of the first unit at a ceremony in Toulouse, France. Ethiopian Airlines plans to use the long-haul airliner [read more]

Seattle, Washington is the spiritual home of Boeing

Boeing workers accept new pay deal ending strike

05/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Workers at Boeing have voted to accept an improved pay offer ending the 7 week long strike that has paralysed aircraft production in Washington state. The deal was accepted by members who voted 58% in favour and includes a 38% pay rise over four years and a ratification bonus. The [read more]

The Bristol Brabazon: Britain’s Giant That Never Took Flight

04/11/2024 4 minute read

When the Bristol Brabazon first rolled out onto the runway at Filton Aerodrome in 1949, it was nothing short of a spectacle. This was the largest and most ambitious aircraft Britain had ever produced, an aviation marvel designed to carry wealthy passengers across the Atlantic in unmatched luxury. Yet, despite [read more]

Wingtips that fold automatically after landing? That will be the 777-9 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)

Boeing Strike: new deal offered to end deadlock

03/11/2024 2 minute read

In the latest round of talks to end the deadlock which is halting production across Boeing facilities in Washington state the OEM has put a new offer to the union which will see wages rise by 38%. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) union has endorsed the offer the new [read more]

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]