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Menzies Aviation to acquire Norwegian cargo handler

02/06/2025 2 minute read

Edinburgh headquartered Menzies Aviation is set to acquire Spirit Cargo Handling from SAS Ground Handling Norway in a deal that will see the British ground handling specialist expand its cargo network. The acquisition of Spirit Cargo Handling will give Menzies addition cargo capacity of up to 150,000 tonnes per year [read more]

Global Airlines first A380 (Image: Global Airlines)

Could Global Airlines be about to abandon its scheduled flights model?

02/06/2025 2 minute read

Global Airlines, the UK-based A380 startup that is the brainchild of entrepeuner James Asquith, was started with the goal of reinventing air travel and bringing it back to the golden age providing scheduled flights onboard an A380 super jumbo but could that all be about to change. According to an [read more]

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Government outlines plans for biggest redesign of UK airspace since 1950

02/06/2025 3 minute read

The UK Government is setting out plans in Parliament today to undertake the largest redesign of UK airspace since it was formed in 1950 when it had to handle just 200,000 flights per year. The results could see shorter flight times, particularly around congested areas such as London, fewer delays [read more]

First A350F wings completed at Airbus Broughton

30/05/2025 < 1 minute read

The first wings for thew Airbus A350 Freighter (A350F) has been completed at Airbus’ wing manufacturing facility in Broughton, North Wales. Although different to the passenger variant, the wings have been designed to be sufficiently similar so they can be produced on the same production line as all other A350 [read more]

Insufficient speed led to fatal Piper Cub crash at Croft Farm

29/05/2025 < 1 minute read

The pilot of a Piper Super Cub PA18-150 (G-CUBX) had insufficient aerodynamic control due to lack of speed to counteract a left hand divergence after taking off from Croft Farm Airstrip (Defford Airfield) near Worcester leading to a fatal crash on the 27th August 2024. According to the report by [read more]

Avolon delivers first A320neo to Royal Jordanian

28/05/2025 2 minute read

Dublin-based leasing specialist Avolon has delivered the first of eight Airbus A320neos to Royal Jordanian marking the delivery with a ceremony at Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse. Royal Jordanian A320neos are configured with 180seats in a one-class all economy layout and designed for passenger comfort and efficient operations across its [read more]

Vietjet places Airbus A330neo order and Air Niugini discloses A220 order

28/05/2025 3 minute read

Vietnam’s largest private airline Vietjet has placed an order with Airbus for 20 more A330neo airliners as it looks to continue its fleet expansion grow its network. The wide-body A330-900s will be used to increase capacity on high-density routes across the Asia-Pacific region from Vietjets bases across Vietnam. The formal [read more]

Wizz Air holding open day for Captains and First Officers at Gatwick

25/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Wizz Air is holding an open day for prospective Airbus A320 first offers and captains looking to join the growing low-cost carrier. The event is being held at the Sandman Signature Hotel at London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) on Thursday 5th June and is a chance for candidates to meet the airline [read more]

Malta tops list of alternative destinations for British holidaymakers

24/05/2025 3 minute read

Malta has topped a list of alternative holiday destinations for British holidaymakers according to data compiled by easyJet holidays. The island sits in the Mediterranean off the coast of North Africa and about halfway to Italy. It also has heavy British influences making it a melting pot of cultures and [read more]

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UK Airports brace for busiest day of the year so far

22/05/2025 < 1 minute read

The late may bank holiday is upon and UK airports are set for their busiest day of the year so far with not only a long weekend looming, but for many, its also school half-term. According to data from viation analytics firm Cirium, 12,185 flights are due to depart the UK over [read more]

Pictured is performer Johnny Arias alongside Aer Lingus Cabin Crew Alannah Prunty at the launch of the launch of Ireland’s first direct flight from Dublin to Cancun starting in January 2026. The new route will operate on the A330 300 aircraft, offering Irish travellers a seamless route to the warmth of Mexico’s stunning beaches and vibrant cultural heritage. This new direct service provides an effortless way for those looking to escape the cold Irish winter months, all while avoiding the hassle of long stopovers. For more information, visit aerlingus.com (Image:Naoise Culhane)

Aer Lingus to launch flights to Cancun with connections from UK airports

21/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has announced it will launch a direct flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) to Cancun, Mexico from January 2026. The new flight will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 and will run three times per week. For UK passengers, there is seamless connections to the flight from nine [read more]

Pegasus Airlines looks to AI for future passenger experience

19/05/2025 2 minute read

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has entered a strategic collaboration with UC Berkeley in order to look at technology that will shape the future of passenger experience. Pegasus Airlines has an aim to be one of the top three airlines in the world in terms of the use of technology and [read more]

Etihad to expand fleet with 28 aircraft Boeing order

18/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Abu Dhabi based carrier Etihad has confirmed and order for 28 wide-body airliners from US OEM Boeing as part of its continued fleet expansion. The order consists of a mixture of Boeing 787 and Boeing 777X aircraft, both powdered by GE engines which will be backed up by a support [read more]

Global Airlines first flight: A failure to deliver?

17/05/2025 3 minute read

Global Airlines, the UK start-up that wants to redefine travel and bring back the golden age, carried out its first revenue flight last week and “invited” influencers from across the globe to buy tickets for the flight and review it. Now, the reviews are coming in and Global Airlines may [read more]

Malaysia Airlines launches ‘Memorable Journeys’ fares from Heathrow

17/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Malaysian flag carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has launched a series of special fares from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) under its ‘Memorable Journeys‘ banner with destinations across Asia and beyond. The airline operates twice daily from London Heathrow to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur with its exceptional level of service and Malaysian hospitality [read more]

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

Jet2 launches scheme to train 60 aspiring pilots

16/05/2025 2 minute read

Jet2 has announced a new multi-million pound cadet scheme that will see it train 60 aspiring pilots at zero cost to the cadets. Cost has long been a barrier to many who want to be pilots with most training schemes costing upwards of £100,000 with no guarantee of a job [read more]

First of two Global Airlines special flights takes-off

16/05/2025 2 minute read

UK start-up Global Airlines has completed the first in a series of two special transatlantic flights on its Airbus A380. As Global Airlines does not yet have an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) the flights are being flown by Hi-Fly Malta on behalf of Global Airlines and operated as HFM380. The [read more]

New study finds passengers concerned with airport overcrowding

14/05/2025 2 minute read

A new study by Airport Dimensions has found that over 66% of passengers are concerned that airports are being too crowded over the last two years. The Airport Experience 2025 study (AX25) polled over 10,000 travellers and found that more and more are turning to lounges to escape overcrowding in [read more]

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