In what appears to be a growing list of ‘aircraft we’re unlikely to see in the sky after Coronavirus’ the A380 is seemingly cementing its place as Air France (AF/AFR) becomes the latest airline to retire its fleet of Super Jumbos. In a statement to investors, Air France-KLM said: “In [read more]
British Airways is to begin a consultation process as it seeks to cut hundreds of jobs at its Engineering bases in Wales. BA originally said that up to 1000 jobs could be shed but Welsh Economy Minister Ken Skates has said the figure would be nearer 400. British Airways currently [read more]
Aircraft engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has announced it is cutting 9,000 jobs as it deals with the crisis caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. The engineering giant has planned a major restructuring which will include cutting almost 20% of its workforce primarily in the civil aerospace divisions which makes jet engines for [read more]
Easyjet (U2/EZY) has said that the details and payment information for up to 9 million people has been accessed in what it called a “highly sophisticated cyber-attack” The low-cost carrier said it first became aware of the attack in January and it has informed the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) of [read more]
When you think of Scottish airports you probably think of Glasgow and Edinburgh, maybe Aberdeen if you are in the oil business. You may remember the “transatlantic gateway’ at Prestwick, but that’s it right? I’d guess that most people would be surprised to discover that there are actually another twelve [read more]
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows will move to RAF Waddington in 2022. The team and famous Red Hawks are currently based at RAF Scampton but the base is due to be closed and sold off in cost-cutting [read more]
A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Snowbirds has been tragically killed following a crash shortly after take-off yesterday from Kamloops airport. A video of the accident shows a pair of Canadair CT114 Tutors, the type used by the Snowbirds take off before one pitches up before appearing [read more]
The first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner for British Airways is due to arrive at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) on Thursday 21st May at around 8 am (local). The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be used on the London to Atlanta route and offers a 25% fuel saving on the [read more]
Unite, the Union representing British Airways Engineers, Cabin Crew, Ground and Call Centre Staff has told members that the airline has no “honest intention” to consult on planned job losses. Last week International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways, CEO Willie Walsh rebuked calls from MP’s to put the [read more]
Air Canada will cut around half of its employees as it deals with the global crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The cuts will begin on 7th June and will see at least 19,000 staff lose their jobs across the company but sources close to the airline warned the [read more]
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