Global Airlines, the UK start-up that wants to redefine travel and bring back the golden age, carried out its first revenue flight last week and “invited” influencers from across the globe to buy tickets for the flight and review it. Now, the reviews are coming in and Global Airlines may [read more]
Malaysian flag carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has launched a series of special fares from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) under its ‘Memorable Journeys‘ banner with destinations across Asia and beyond. The airline operates twice daily from London Heathrow to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur with its exceptional level of service and Malaysian hospitality [read more]
Jet2 has announced a new multi-million pound cadet scheme that will see it train 60 aspiring pilots at zero cost to the cadets. Cost has long been a barrier to many who want to be pilots with most training schemes costing upwards of £100,000 with no guarantee of a job [read more]
UK start-up Global Airlines has completed the first in a series of two special transatlantic flights on its Airbus A380. As Global Airlines does not yet have an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) the flights are being flown by Hi-Fly Malta on behalf of Global Airlines and operated as HFM380. The [read more]
A new study by Airport Dimensions has found that over 66% of passengers are concerned that airports are being too crowded over the last two years. The Airport Experience 2025 study (AX25) polled over 10,000 travellers and found that more and more are turning to lounges to escape overcrowding in [read more]
Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor Avilease has placed an order with Boeing for 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 airliners, its first direct order with the US OEM. The deal consists of a firm order for 20 737 Max 8s and options for a further 10 737 Max 8s and will allow [read more]
Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is celebrating the milestone of its 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) since launching routes to Dundee, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and City of Derry two years ago, and services to the Isle of Man three years ago. To celebrate the occasion, the 300,000th passenger, Leigh Flynn [read more]
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]
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]
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]
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