Airbus continues to unveil A321XLR customers – Paris Day 3

by Nick Harding in Airshow News

European airframer Airbus has continued to unveil customers for its extra long-range Airbus A321 that was announced earlier this week and the latest raft includes some big names. American Airlines confirmed it was converting 30 ...

Air Force One arrives in UK

3rd June 2019

Air Force has arrived at London Stansted Airport (STN/EGSS) ahead of a three=day state visit by Donald Trump. Air Force One is the official callsign of the United States Presidential …

First ever look inside B2 Stealth Bomber in-flight

29th April 2019

For the first time ever we can get a glimpse into the secretive world of the B2 Stealth Bomber thanks to the US based film producer and radio personality Jeff …

UK signs deal for 5 E-7 Wedgetail Early Warning aircraft

23rd March 2019

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced it has signed a deal to purchase five Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft (AEW&C). The E-7 Wedgetail will replace …

CAA appoints new head of its General Aviation Unit

18th January 2019

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has appointed Rachel Gardner-Poole as the new head of its General Aviation Unit. Rachel, who is currently the Portfolio Director at the CAA has previously …

Pilot injured after light aircraft ditches near St Davids

4th September 2018

A pilot of a light aircraft has suffered a head injury after being forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea in Whitesands Bay near St Davids, Wales. It is …

Council begins action to save Wellesbourne Airfield

4th July 2018

Stratford-Upon-Avon Council has commenced Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) proceedings for Wellesbourne Airfield (EGBW). Developers are interested in building homes on the site however the Council has stepped and has written …

Disappointing start to 2019 for Ben Murphy in Abu Dhabi

9th February 2019

The season got off to a disappointing start for Britain’s Ben Murphy in the first Air Race of 2019. Blades Racing Team Pilot Ben was hoping to better his 2018 …

Ben Murphy of Great Britain performs during the finals at the seventh round of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on October 7, 2018.

4th place for Ben Murphy in Indy Air Race

9th October 2018

Britain’s Ben Murphy just missed out on a podium place when he finished 4th at the Indianapolis Air Race last weekend. The Blades Racing Team pilot got through to the …

Ben Murphy in the Red Bull Air Race in Kazan (Image: Red Bull Air Race)

Ben Murphy gets fifth in Kazan Air Race

26th August 2018

Britain’s Ben Murphy finished 5th in the Red Bull Air Race this weekend in the Russian city of Kazan. The Blades Racing Team pilot lost out in the round of …

Dutch investigators name suspects in MH17 shootdown

19th June 2019

Dutch investigators have named four people they say are responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in 2014. Flight MH17, A Boeing …

Police issue clear warning to potential Heathrow protesters

15th June 2019

The Metropolitan Police has issued a clear warning to protesters who plan to ‘shut down Heathrow Airport’ on the 18th June that they could face life in prison. In a …

Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Image: Aviation Media Agency)

Boeing woes mount up as 787 hit by FAA directive over tyres

6th June 2019

Seattle-based air-framer Boeing has been hit with fresh woes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive requiring modifications to the tires and wheels on its Boeing …

Simon Rockett– Greenland From The Flightdeck

Pilots reveal 8 routes you have to book a window seat on!

12th June 2019

Experienced pilots, some flying close to 40 hours a week, reveal the most scenic routes commonly flown by British holidaymakers – and what to look out for. It’s easy to …

Jean Batten and her Percival Gull (Image: Archives New Zealand/CC BY-SA2.0)

Jean Batten: A record-breaking woman in aviation

8th March 2019

While maybe not as famous as Amy Johnson or Amelia Earhart, for International Women’s Day 2019 we take a look at a female aviation pioneer who broke records throughout her …

The final resting place of G-OBME, a Boeing 737-400 (OGL)

Remembering the M1 Air Crash 30 Years On

8th January 2019

The 8th January 1989 was a Sunday, a day of rest for a country still coming to terms with the disaster at Lockerbie, Scotland where, just 18 days earlier, a …

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