Leading UK holiday airline Jet2.com has confirmed it has chosen the CFM Leap 1A engine option for the 36 A321neo aircraft it has on order with Airbus. The option will come as no surprise given that Jet2.com’s Boeing 737s are CFM powered so the airline has an established relationship with [read more]
Signature Flight Support has announced that operators flying humanitarian aid or support to Ukraine will have their handling fees waived. The Fixed Base Operator (FBO) provides services at 12 UK airports and anyone wanting to arrange a flight supporting the people of Ukraine should contact Signature Flight Support directly or [read more]
Sources familiar with the situation have said that Aeroflot, Russia’s largest airline and flag carrier is “unlikely” to hand back airliners it has leased from Western companies such as AerCap and SMBC Aviation. Sanctions imposed on the county by the EU mean that lessors have until the 28th March to [read more]
TUI Airways UK (BY/TOM) has announced it is increasing capacity to seven destinations from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) as well as basing an additional Boeing 737 there. The increase will see greater availability of the popular 10/11 night breaks to Greece, Palma, Cyprus, and Turkey for customers seeking longer than a [read more]
Hot air balloon rides are incredible flight experiences with unique and breathtaking views. If you’ve ever dreamed of gentle, serene flights in light or zero wind then this is the experience for you. Balloons rise and descend seemingly effortlessly and provide an uninterrupted view of landscapes. The sensation of floating [read more]
The two biggest plane makers have cut ties with the Russian aviation industry and are refusing to support aircraft used by Russian carriers or supply spare parts. In a statement, Airbus said: “In line with international sanctions now in place, Airbus has suspended support services to Russian airlines, as well [read more]
Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) has announced that 24 popular routes are set to restart this March and April from the South West’s main airport, from four of its most popular airlines. easyJet Bristol’s biggest carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) is bringing back the most routes with the return of destinations including Antalya, Athens, [read more]
Dublin based leasing specialist AerCap has said it will be terminating hundreds of aircraft leases it has with Russian airlines after the EU announced sanctions against Russia. AerCap is the world’s largest lessor of airliners and a large proportion of the 980 strong Russian passenger fleet, approx 800, are leased. [read more]
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