Travel companies have written to the UK Government to ask them to give the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) more powers to fine airlines that don’t fulfil their obligations to passengers when flights are delayed or cancelled. The joint letter was sent by loveholidays, On the Beach, Riviera Travel, and Thomas [read more]
Something interesting happened yesterday whilst the rest of us were talking about MD90s and Jumbo Jets being scrapped three people made a move that has raised a few eyebrows in this office, and seemingly gone largely unnoticed except by an eagle-eyed few on social media. What was it? A relatively [read more]
In the ever-evolving world of aviation, manufacturers are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to create more efficient, eco-friendly, and high-performance aircraft. Two major players in this industry, Airbus and Boeing, have recently unveiled their respective advancements in wing technology: the Airbus “Wing of Tomorrow” and the Boeing “Transonic Truss [read more]
US planemaker Boeing has taken delivery of MD90 N931TB which will be modified to become X66A, a flying test bed for the Transonic Trust Braced Wing (TTBW) programme as part of NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. The aircraft will now undergo extensive modification in order to be fitted with ultrathin [read more]
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has become the latest International Airlines Group (IAG) airline to announce it will switch its loyalty programme to Avios in 2024 The move means that Finnair Plus members will be able to start earning and spending the Avios currency on flights, upgrades, and a range of [read more]
India’s flag carrier, Air India has unveiled its new look as it seeks to rebrand the airline with a bold modern look. The airline says that “new design captures the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in the transformation of the national Indian institution into a national [read more]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air, along with its UK subsidiary Wizz Air UK has carried 65 million passengers from and to London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) according to data from the airport. Wizz Air is the largest carrier at the Bedfordshire airport with 12 aircraft based there and around 100 flights per [read more]
When it comes to aviation museums in the UK we certainly aren’t short of choices but for anyone who is even remotely interested in aviation, the RAF Museum at RAF Cosford is by far one of the best. Located at RAF Cosford near Telford, the museum houses some of the [read more]
Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) is facing strike action by its pilots after the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), raised “serious concerns” about pilot fatigue and well-being. The go-ahead to be balloted on strike action was given by 96% of members who are calling for an end to pilot rostering changes made [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) is to reward staff with a 13% pay increase following negotiations with the Unite Union which represents a large proportion of British Airways staff, particularly ground staff. The deal will also see staff get a £1000 one-off goodwill payment and ends the threat of strikes over the [read more]
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