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British Airways to paint 747’s in Retro liveries

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced it will be painting a series of its Boeing 747 Jumbo Jets in special retro liveries covering the airlines history as the type nears retirement. The first livery, BOAC, will ...
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CAA appoints new head of its General Aviation Unit

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 worked on counter-terrorism with the ...
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Aer Lingus unveils new livery and logo

Irish airline Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has unveiled its new livery on an Airbus A330 at Dublin airport today. The new livery moves the airline away from the predominantly green fuselage in favour of a clean ...
Cardiff Airport News

Cardiff Airport chosen by Global Trek Aviation as it expands FBO

Global Trek Aviation has chosen Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) to be its second location as it expands its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) services beyond Belfast. The company will join existing FBO, Signature Flight Services, on the ...
Destinations

Ryanair is first airline to land at new Murcia airport

Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) was the first airline to land at the new Murcia Regional Airport (RMU/LEMI) as it took over flights to the region from the old San Javier Murcia Airport. Officially opened ...
Engineering, MRO & Leasing

Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups

European airframer Airbus has delivered more aircraft in 2018 than ever before despite problems with engines causing delays to deliveries on its A320neo family. The Toulouse based company delivered 800 aircraft to 93 different customers ...

Airbus delivers record year despite hold ups

Jan 15, 2019

European airframer Airbus has delivered more aircraft in 2018 than ever before despite problems with engines causing delays to deliveries on its A320neo family. The Toulouse based company delivered 800 aircraft to 93 different customers ...
Monarch Engineering calls in administrators

Jan 4, 2019
CFM LEAP-1A powered A319 gets joint certification

Jan 3, 2019
Airbus hits 100th A320 milestone in Mobile

Dec 12, 2018
Monarch ends Flybe contract as the airlines woes grow

Dec 4, 2018

BMI Regional G-CKAG after the incident at Bristol Airport (Image: AAIB/OGL)

Wrong lever selection caused BMI incident at Bristol

Jan 10, 2019

The selection of the parking brake lever rather than the speed brake lever caused a BMI Regional Embraer ERJ 145 to come off the runway at Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) in …

KLM Embraer lands at Cardiff Airport (Image: The Aviation Media Co.)

Flights to Amsterdam cancelled due to high winds

Jan 8, 2019

Many flights from the UK to Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport (AMS/EHAM) have been cancelled today as wind speeds expected to exceed 30mph. At least 60 flights have been cancelled with KLM …

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

Remembering the M1 Air Crash 30 Years On

Jan 8, 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 …

CAA appoints new head of its General Aviation Unit

Jan 18, 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

Sep 4, 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

Jul 4, 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 …

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

Oct 9, 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

Aug 26, 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 …

Ben Murphy flies under the bridge in Budapest (Image: Armin Walcher / Red Bull Content Pool)

Solid 8th place for Ben Murphy in Budapest

Jun 25, 2018

Ben Murphy secured a solid 8th place in the Budapest Air Race yesterday. Ben, who qualified in 8th place, blast through the masterclass round of 14 by beating two-time champion …

Remembering the M1 Air Crash 30 Years On

Jan 8, 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 …

Ryanair is the worlds worst airline, who cares!

Jan 7, 2019

Ryanair has been ranked the worlds worst airline again by Which? for the sixth year in a row and with it came the the surge of “I hate ryanair” posts …

China is dream destination for 1 in 4 British travellers

Nov 22, 2018

Research has shown that 1 in 4 British travellers consider China as a dream destination as more and more flights between the UK and China launch. The research carried out …

Thomas Cook increases Cardiff Capacity with leased A321

Jan 4, 2019

Thomas Cook (MT/TCX) is increasing its summer capacity at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) by using an Airbus A321 aircraft for Summer 2019. The Airbus A321 is the stretched variant of the A320 that normally operates from ...
In Pictures: British Airways retires the Boeing 767

Nov 26, 2018
Airbus A330-800neo to start flight trials early November

Oct 30, 2018

Loganair adds first German destination

Dec 19, 2018

Growing Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has added its first German destination with the announcement of a new route from Glasgow (GLA/EGPF) to Dusseldorf (DUS/EDDL). Daily flights to Dusseldorf will begin on the 31st March ...
Loganair introduces armed forces discount

Nov 10, 2018
Loganair launches Glasgow to Derry service

Oct 29, 2018

Bombardier to cut 5000 jobs

Nov 8, 2018

Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier is to 5000 jobs across its global business over the next year and a half. Some 3000 of those jobs will go at its facilities in Canada while the ...
Loganair launches Glasgow to Derry service

Oct 29, 2018
Airbus C-Series deal comes into effect

Jul 2, 2018

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