Airbus A350 XWB with Rolls-Royce Engines
Engineering and leasing news

Istanbul to become world-leading Rolls-Royce maintenance hub

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) specialist Turkish Technic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to create a world-leading licensed maintenance hub for Rolls-Royce engines at Istanbul Airport in Türkiye. Turkish Technic, which is wholly owned by Turkish Airlines, deal with Rolls-Royce will further enhance their aim of making Istanbul a [read more]

Airbus A330neo (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Engineering and leasing news

IAG orders 53 long-haul airliners from Airbus and Boeing, and discloses previous order

International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways (BA/BAW), Aer Lingus (EI/EIN), Iberia, Level and Vueling, has placed orders for 53 long-haul airlines split between Airbus and Boeing. The group also disclosed a previous order with Airbus for 12 long-haul aircraft. Airbus order consists of 21 A330-900neo aircraft, adding to [read more]

RAF Protector RG Mk1 (Image: Crown Copyright)
Military aviation news

UK grants MTC for RAF Protector RG Mk 1 UAV

The UK’s military aviation authority has granted a Military Type Certificate (MTC) for the Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 unarmed aerial vehicle after a rigorous assessment process to prove its airworthiness and operational effectiveness. Also know as the MQ-9B, the RAF Protector Mk1 can now operate without geographic restrictions [read more]

Hungarian Parliament Building
Destinations

Step Back In Time: 6 Of Budapest’s Most Fascinating Historic Spots To Visit

Thanks to a winning combination of affordability, culture, favourable weather and historical appeal, the Hungarian capital, Budapest, is fast becoming a favourite among British tourists.  If you’re planning a Budapest city break, then several key attractions might strike you as worthwhile. Let’s run through six of the best. Buda Castle: The [read more]

Start Your Engines! Aer Lingus Racing to Indianapolis, with direct flights from Dublin to Indianapolis taking off in May 2025.
Airline news

Aer Lingus flights to Indianapolis take-off

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it [read more]