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]