Jackson Square Aviation
Aviation engineering and leasing news

Jackson Square orders 50 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Airbus has gained an order for 50 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Japanese leasing specialist Jackson Square Aviation. The lessor, which is part of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, is a first-time customer for the European OEM with the deal showing the high demand for the single-aisle airliner family. The order [read more]

Airbus Helicopters H140
Helicopter news

Airbus launches new helicopter at Verticon

Airbus Helicopters has introduced a new helicopter to its line up at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The H140 is a twin-engined light helicopter in the 3-tonne class and is designed to be a multi-mission aircraft for passenger, medical, private and business aviation markets. The aircraft [read more]

Pictured are Cabin Crew Niamh Keegan and Nicola Carooza Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight from Manchester Airport direct to New York, JFK.
Airline news

Aer Lingus launches Manchester Airport sale

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched a March sale for transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) for travel in September through to December 2025. The sale could prove the perfect time for those looking to book some winter sun in Barbados and Florida or a pre-Christmas shopping trip to New York. [read more]

Mixed, and even all female crews are thankfully becoming a more common sight as more women obtain pilot licences
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BALPA signs Women in Aviation Charter

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has signed the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, which reaffirms the union’s commitment to gender equality and inclusivity in the aviation industry. The charter sets out BALPA’s commitment to advancing the careers of women in aviation and creating an environment where women can [read more]

Gatwick Airport (Image: LGW)
Airport News

Government approves second runway at London Gatwick

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that she is “minded to approve” the plans for expansion at Lonon Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) which includes making use of the standby runway for dual runway operations. But added she will not formally give the decision until October to allow the airport to address environmental [read more]