Rolls-Royce is renowned for producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft engines, powering commercial, military, and business aviation. However, what many people might not know is that the company operates a Boeing 747-200, a legacy aircraft that plays a crucial role in the development and testing of new jet [read more]
Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport, also known as Nottingham City Airport, is set to close as an airport in June this year after the new owners served notice to quit on the airfield operator as they plan to build 400 homes, a primary school and sports pitches on the site. Vistry Group [read more]
Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has announced a partnership with eVTOL specialist Joby Aviation to launch an air taxi service in the UK to connect passengers with its key hubs at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC). Joby’s all-electric air taxi is designed for fast, emissions-free travel, offering speeds of up [read more]
Airbus Helicopters has ended the VERTICON 2025 show in Dallas, Texas with commitments for 118 aircraft including 63 firm orders. 74 of those commitments were for the newly unveiled H140 light twin engine helicopter, which has proved popular with customers of various types. The first operators of the type will [read more]
Six aerospace companies have been listed on the annual Clarivate TOP 100 Global Innovators list which highlights global companies that are leading the world in technology research and innovation. Highest ranked is RTX, which is made up of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. RTX manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, [read more]
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]
Ryanair (FR/RYR) has said unauthorised Online Travel Agents (OTA) eDreams, VOLA and Booking ,com are overcharging customers by up to three times for things such as base fares, reserved seats and extra baggage if booked through Ryanair or a Ryanair authorised OTA. It’s March OTA survey found that eDreams charged [read more]
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected Airbus to supply seven H135 helicopters in the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. This is the first order from a new framework contract with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency, under which Airbus will be the sole supplier of helicopters to [read more]
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]
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]
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