A bot programme created to track Elon Musk’s private jet has launched on Twitter rival Threads after the Elon Musk owned platform banned its account. Created by Jack Sweeney Elon Musk Jet automatically posts when Mr Musk’s takes off and lands using the publicly available ADS-B data sent by aircraft. [read more]
The number of UK flight cancellations in the first half of 2023 is the lowest seen since the covid pandemic hit in 2019. 6,665 flights were cancelled in the first half of this year according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium equating to 1.53% of scheduled flights. Unsurprisingly 2020 saw the [read more]
Airbus has compeleted the 6th and final Airbus Beluga XL oversized transport aircraft. The Beluga XL was built to replace the A300 based Beluga SST which transported aircraft wings and fuselage sections between various Airbus facilties in Europe. The A330 based Beluga XL is significantly larger than the first variant [read more]
European aerospace giant Airbus has received orders for 103 A321neo aircraft in a bumper week for the airframer. The early part of the week saw Viva Aerobus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 90 Airbus A321neo single-aisle airliners bringing the total number of orders for the airline with Airbus [read more]
An 88-year-old living with dementia was given a flying surprise during a World War II-themed family event at the care home he is a resident at. David Darton has been an aviation enthusiast all his life and moving into Weald Hall in Epping in 2021 means he still gets to [read more]
European aerospace giant Airbus has officially opened its Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton site in Bristol today with Minister of State for the Department of Business and Trade Nusrat Ghani carrying out the official duty. The centre will help Airbus develop wing technology for the next generation [read more]
The UK’s biggest regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has started operations with new ATR aircraft at its Glasgow base as it replaces older turboprops. The ATR 42-600 aircraft are part of a multi-million-pound fleet investment and are larger, quieter, and more efficient than the Saab 340s they replace. The new aircraft [read more]
With just under two weeks to go until the doors open for the Royal International Air Tattoo, the organisers have been busy adding the final touches to the line-up. Over 250 aircraft are due to take part in the Air Tattoo which sees thousands of people visit from across the [read more]
This weekend will see the return of the Wales Airshow to Swansea Bay. Previously known as the Wales National Airshow, the two-day event brings a mix of entertainment and aircraft to the Mumbles and Swansea Bay area. This year’s free event takes place on Saturday 1st July 2023 and Sunday [read more]
After 5 days of deals, European aerospace giant Airbus has dominated the order books over US rivals Boeing, by some margin. It was also going to be a tough ask for Boeing to keep up with Airbus given the record breaking IndiGo deal announced on day one but it wasnt [read more]
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