Engineering and leasing news
Boeing wins order for 30 737 Max jets from Saudi lessor
13/05/2025
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Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor Avilease has placed an order with Boeing for 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 airliners, its first direct order with the US OEM. The deal consists of a firm order for 20 737 Max 8s and options for a further 10 737 Max 8s and will allow [read more]
Airline news
Loganair celebrates 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow
13/05/2025
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Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is celebrating the milestone of its 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) since launching routes to Dundee, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and City of Derry two years ago, and services to the Isle of Man three years ago. To celebrate the occasion, the 300,000th passenger, Leigh Flynn [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
Istanbul to become world-leading Rolls-Royce maintenance hub
10/05/2025
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Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) specialist Turkish Technic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to create a world-leading licensed maintenance hub for Rolls-Royce engines at Istanbul Airport in Türkiye. Turkish Technic, which is wholly owned by Turkish Airlines, deal with Rolls-Royce will further enhance their aim of making Istanbul a [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
IAG orders 53 long-haul airliners from Airbus and Boeing, and discloses previous order
09/05/2025
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International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways (BA/BAW), Aer Lingus (EI/EIN), Iberia, Level and Vueling, has placed orders for 53 long-haul airlines split between Airbus and Boeing. The group also disclosed a previous order with Airbus for 12 long-haul aircraft. Airbus order consists of 21 A330-900neo aircraft, adding to [read more]
Military aviation news
UK grants MTC for RAF Protector RG Mk 1 UAV
08/05/2025
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The UK’s military aviation authority has granted a Military Type Certificate (MTC) for the Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 unarmed aerial vehicle after a rigorous assessment process to prove its airworthiness and operational effectiveness. Also know as the MQ-9B, the RAF Protector Mk1 can now operate without geographic restrictions [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
Embraer Q1 results show revenues of $1.1 billion
06/05/2025
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Brazilian OEM Embraer has released its Quarter 1 (Q1) results which show a revenue of $1.1 billion, the highest Q1 ever experienced by Embraer and is 23% higher than Q1 last year. Once adjusted for EBIT, the revenues are $62 million giving a margin of 5.6%. The company has been [read more]
Air show news
Britain gets ready for VE Day 80 flypast – when and where to see it
05/05/2025
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Great Britain is today marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe during World War II, VE Day and amongst the many events up and down the UK, London will see a special flypast from the Royal Air Force that will pass over the city, down the Mall and over [read more]
Air show news
English Riviera Airshow returns at end of May
05/05/2025
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The English Riviera Airshow is set to make a stunning return to the skies of Paignton later this month with three days of air displays and ground events. The event starts on Friday the 30th May with events on the ground followed by a sunset Spitfire flypast and an aerial [read more]
Airline news
Aer Lingus flights to Indianapolis take-off
03/05/2025
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Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it [read more]
Military aviation news
Boeing awarded US NGAD contract worth $20 billion
03/05/2025
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Boeing has been formally awarded the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) aircraft for the US Air Force, known as the F-47. The contract was announced by US President Donald Trump at a briefing from the White House where he said: “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
Airbus reports Q1 revenue of $13.5 billion
01/05/2025
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European OEM Airbus has produced its Quarter 1 (Q1) results with the airframer reporting revenues of $13.5 billion (EBIT adjusted $0.6 billion). The strong revenues means that Airbus guidance for 2025 will remain unchanged. During Q1 Airbus delivered 136 aircraft to airlines across the globe with the single-aisle A320neo family [read more]
Aviation safety news
Two seriously injured in general aviation crash at Barton Aerodrome
29/04/2025
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Two people have been seriously injured in a light aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome near Manchester. The ancient occurred just after 5pm this evening and witnesses describe the aircrafts engine cutting out shortly after take-off before the wing hit the ground and the aircraft impacted the ground splitting in half. [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
Airbus reports Q1 revenue of $13.5 billion
01/05/2025
2 minute read
European OEM Airbus has produced its Quarter 1 (Q1) results with the airframer reporting revenues of $13.5 billion (EBIT adjusted $0.6 billion). The strong revenues means that Airbus guidance for 2025 will remain unchanged. During Q1 Airbus delivered 136 aircraft to airlines across the globe with the single-aisle A320neo family [read more]
Aviation safety news
Two seriously injured in general aviation crash at Barton Aerodrome
29/04/2025
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Two people have been seriously injured in a light aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome near Manchester. The ancient occurred just after 5pm this evening and witnesses describe the aircrafts engine cutting out shortly after take-off before the wing hit the ground and the aircraft impacted the ground splitting in half. [read more]
Engineering and leasing news
Avolon sees net income rise by 36%
29/04/2025
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Dublin, Ireland based leasing specialist Avolon has seen its net income increase by 36% in Quarter 1 of 2025. Avolon specialises in leasing airliners to airlines across the globe with a strong focus on modern fuel effecient aircraft. Quarter 1 (Q1) saw the Irish lessor have an income of $145 [read more]
Airport News
Bristol Airport to open new lounge this summer with aircraft views
29/04/2025
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Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) is set to open a brand new lounge this summer with a floor to ceiling glass frontage that looks out over the east apron of the airport. The Escape Lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and will offer seating for up to [read more]
Airline news
Aer Lingus Regional restarts Newquay to Dublin service
27/04/2025
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Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines (EA/EAI), has begun its summer season route from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) to Dublin, Ireland. The daily service will operate until the 24th of October, boosting Irish tourism to the South West of England and also offering access to city breaks and getaways [read more]
News
British UAS specialist raises £3m to boost development
24/04/2025
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Unmanned Air System (UAS) specialist Certo Aerospace has raised £3 million in capital to accelerate its flight testing programme of its CAPSTONE Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) UAS. The Somerset-based company raised the money through equity placement and will use it to accelerate CAPSTONE development which Certo sees as something [read more]
Airline news
Saudia Group disclosed as Airbus A330neo buyer
23/04/2025
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Saudia Group has been confirmed as the customer for a 10 aircraft Airbus A330neo order, that has now been firmed up, which was previously marked as undisclosed. The aircraft are being ordered for Saudia Group’s low-cost carrier flyadeal and will be used to offer a new and improved long-haul experience [read more]
Military aviation news
Locals want clarity after nuclear incident excercise held for RAF Lakenheath personnel
22/04/2025
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Locals living around an airbase in Suffolk earmarked to house nuclear bombs are asking clarity after an excercise was carried at by personnel from RAF Lakenheath simulating an aircraft accident with nuclear weapons onboard. Although nothing has been confirmed by either the UK Ministry of Defence or the US Department [read more]
Airline news
Virgin Atlantic and Cambridge Spark launch ‘AI Champion’ apprenticeship
19/04/2025
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Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has become the first airline to launch an ‘AI Champion’ apprenticeship program in partnership with digital skills education providers, Cambridge Spark. The apprenticeship aims to address sluggish AI adoption among enterprise employees globally and boost productivity & AI tool adoption by increasing AI fluency in non-technical professionals. [read more]
Airport News
iGA Istanbul Airport hits milestone with triple runway operations
18/04/2025
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iGA Istanbul Airport, home of Turkish Airlines, has hit a milestone with the implementation of Europe’s first-ever triple runway operation. With the implementation of the new system, iGA Istanbul Airport (IST/LTFM) can simultaneously handle take-offs and landings on three of its runways, significantly increasing operational capacity as it moves towards [read more]
Airport News
Fire engulfs Hangar 3 at Old Sarum
17/04/2025
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A large fire has broken out at the Grade II-listed Hangar 3 at Old Sarum Airfield in Wiltshire with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service warning residents to keep windows closed and stay indoors. According to the fire service, the blaze broke out just before 7pm this evening with [read more]
Airline news
Global Airlines puts two charter flights on sale
16/04/2025
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Global Airlines, the start-up that plans on flying transatlantic services from the UK to New York using a fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft, has placed two charter flights on sale via UK Online Travel Agency Travelopedia. The first flight on the 15th May 2025 operates from Glasgow (GLA/EGPF) to New [read more]
Airport News
Menzies Aviation acquires US based G2
15/04/2025
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Edinburgh, Scotland headquartered Menzies Aviation has agreed a deal to acquire US based aviation services provider G2 for $305m USD. G2 provides aviation services to major airlines across the US and once complete, the deal will see Menzies Aviation operating at 340 airports in 65 counties cementing it’s position as [read more]
Airline news
Jet2 doubles down on Channel Islands for Summer 2026
12/04/2025
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Leading leisure airline Jet2 has doubled down on flights from the UK to Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, with a new route from Bournemouth (BOH/EGHH) and an increase in capacity on flights from Newcastle (NCL/EGNT). The new route from Bournemouth is the airline’s sixth new route announced for [read more]
Airline news
Aer Lingus set to lift-off for Nashville this weekend
10/04/2025
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Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) is set to begin flights from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) to Nashville, Tennesee from Saturday the 12th of April. With direct connections from 9 UK regional airports and the ability to pre-clear US customs in Dublin the new transatlantic route could hit all the right [read more]
