Airbus has carried out a unique family flight including aircraft from nearly all branches of the company. The formation flight involved fixed-wing and rotary aircraft from their Commercial, Military and Helicopter businesses. It featured the Airbus A350-1000 XWB and Airbus A400M. Both of which have their wings made at Airbus [read more]
The Welsh Government has sought to distance itself from Cardiff Aviation this week as financial problems continue to dog the St Athan based business. We have been contacted by numerous current and former employees who are still owed wages from May. Financial problems hit Cardiff Aviation Ltd towards the end [read more]
Welsh Flying Medic, Dr Ami Jones, has been awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the Queens birthday honours. Dr Jones is the National Director for Emergency Medical Retrieval & Transfer Service (EMRTS) that works with the Wales Air Ambulance to provide life saving critical care across Wales. [read more]
The 2017 RNAS Yeovilton Air Day is ready for take-off with some fantastic displays showcasing naval aviation from around the world lined up for this years event. This year marks the 70th Anniversary of the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day and with around 40,000 people expected to attend this years [read more]
According to figures published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) saw a rise in passengers of nearly 20%. The number of flights at the airport also increased 5% compared to the same period last year. The CAA figures show that April saw 95,780 passengers used Wales’ [read more]
With the Champions League Final over and done with and Real Madrid celebrating in Cibeles Square we look at back at what the event meant to Cardiff Airport, by the Numbers! In addition to being a feast for aviation enthusiasts with a variety of different airlines and aircraft, it also [read more]
If you are still looking for that last minute fathers day gifts for the AvGeek in your life then here is our guide to the best aviation gifts you still have time to buy before fathers day on the 18th June. Trial Flying Lesson Give the man in your life a [read more]
The Champions League Final last weekend provided a major traffic boost to both cardiff airports. While Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) in Rhoose saw fans arriving from across Europe, Cardiff City Heliport (EGFC) was playing host to VIP Helicopters and various Air Support Units. Cardiff Airport anticipated around 400 extra movements between the [read more]
Exeter based Flybe (BE/BEE) and Eastern Airways (T3/EZE) have announced the formation of a strategic alliance. The 5 year deal means that Eastern will operate its flights under the Flybe brand. Eastern aircraft will also serve existing Flybe routes to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Manchester, a move designed to improve connectivity [read more]
Saturday the 3rd June 2017 saw the UEFA Champions League Final was played in Cardiff and Cardiff Airport played host to fans from Italy & Spain wanting to come and see Juventus take on Real Madrid. Whilst preparations were made for the game in Cardiff, Wales’ National Airport geared up [read more]
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