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Why Fibre Broadband Connections are Integral to Contemporary Airports

27/11/2024 3 minute read

More than 67% of the global population actively uses the Internet, so it’s become an expectation that most public places provide fast broadband access. This includes spaces dedicated to air travel. For instance, in 2018, British Airways formally announced that high-speed onboard Wi-Fi services on long-haul flights were now available. With the [read more]

Emirates gets first A350-900 delivery

27/11/2024 2 minute read

Dubai-based Emirates (EK/UAE) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 marking an important step for the airline in its fleet growth strategy. Emirates has a long standing relationship with Airbus being the worlds largest operator of the A380 but has relied heavily on Boeing to form the backbone of [read more]

An easyJet Airbus lands at Gatwick Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

easyJet sees a 34% jump in annual profits

27/11/2024 < 1 minute read

easyJet, including low-cost airline and easyJet Holidays has recorded a 34% increase in its annual profits. The year to September shows a Pre-tax profit of £610 million compared to the previous 12 months which saw a profit of £455 million. During that period easyJet carried 7% more passengers, a total [read more]

British Airways unveils new first class seat for the A380

26/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways has unveiled its new first class seat which will it says will form part of the Airbus A380 cabin refit that is due to start rolling out in 2026. The new ultra-wide seat is 36.5″ wide & 79″ long when in lie-flat bed mode and features a multi-purpose [read more]

Aer Lingus Black Friday sale with transatlantic price drops from Manchester

25/11/2024 2 minute read

Irish airline Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) is set to launch its Black Friday sale tomorrow, Tuesday 26th November with price drops on many routes across the Atlantic from Manchester Airport. The airline operates from Manchester (MAN/EGCC) to destinations including New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) or Barbados (BGI) and the sale will [read more]

A British Airways Boeing 777-200 takes off from London Heathrow (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Storm Bert sees hundreds of flights cancelled across the UK

24/11/2024 < 1 minute read

The UK has spent the weekend being battered by Storm Bert with strong winds and rain battering much of the country. The storm has affected all forms of transport and air travel in particular has suffered hundreds of weather related cancellations on both Saturday and Sunday. According to data from [read more]

Air Transat launches winter promotion for London to Toronto flights

23/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Canadian carrier Air Transat has announced a special promotion on winter flights from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Toronto, Canada. The offer means that passenger wanting to fly direct from London to Toronto can fly from as little as £379 return if they fly between the 21st of November and the [read more]

An Aurigny ATR turboprop (Image: Aurigny)

Aurigny adds additional flights for Summer 2025

23/11/2024 2 minute read

Guernsey based Aurigny Air Services (GR/AUR) has announced additional routes for its summer 2025 schedule including daily flights to Manchester (MAN/EGCC), Bristol (BRS/EGGD) and Birmingham (BHX/EGBB). The popular London City (LCY/EGLC) route also gets boosted for summer 2025 with up to 15 flights per week being operated but the airline [read more]

British Airways to bring A350 maintenance to its Cardiff facility

22/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced a multi-million pound investment into British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) that will see it carry out maintenance on the airlines long-haul Airbus A350. Until now BAMC has been exclusively used for British Airways Boeing fleet but following the retirement of the 747, the facility now [read more]

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

UK Airports by Passenger Numbers: A Snapshot of Air Travel

19/11/2024 3 minute read

The United Kingdom boasts a vibrant and extensive aviation network, with airports spread across the country handling millions of passengers annually. From bustling international hubs to regional gateways, UK airports serve as vital connections for business, tourism, and trade. Below is an overview of the busiest airports in the UK [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 and Jet2holidays expand Summer 2025 offerings from Leeds Bradford Airport

18/11/2024 2 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS) and Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest tour operator and leading leisure airline, have unveiled a major expansion of their Summer 2025 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA/EGNM). Responding to growing demand from holidaymakers and independent travel agents, the companies have announced thousands of extra seats to popular destinations, alongside [read more]

British Airways hit by another IT outage causing delays

18/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has been hit by another IT outage which is stopping pilots from being able to access and file flight plans digitally resulting in delays and cancellations from London Heathrow Airport. The system outage is also affecting other IAG airlines using Terminal 5 at Heathrow including Iberia. Many [read more]

Qatar Airways Boeing 777 Freighter (Image: Qatar Airways)

Global Air Cargo Traffic Set to Double by 2043, Driven by Emerging Markets, Says Boeing

17/11/2024 3 minute read

Boeing has unveiled its 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast, projecting a significant transformation in the air cargo industry over the next two decades. The report highlights a doubling of global air cargo traffic by 2043, underpinned by robust demand from emerging markets, booming e-commerce, and shifting global supply chain dynamics. The [read more]

Jet2 Boeing 737 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 announces next UK base will be Luton

15/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS) has announced that it will open a new UK base next summer at Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) with flights to 17 destinations across Europe. The new base means that UK holiday airline, which includes Jet2 Holidays, will once again be going head to head with easyJet and Ryanair which [read more]

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]