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Virgin Atlantic to seek a government bailout

Published 27/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News 2 minute read

Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) is set to ask the UK Government for a bailout totalling around 300 million according to sources close to the airline. The news comes just days after …

A British Airways 787, 777 and 747 at Cardiff Airport (Image: John Bulpin)

In Pictures: British Airways aircraft parked at Cardiff Airport

Published 23/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Local pilot John Bulpin has captured these amazing images of British Airways aircraft parked up at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) as a result of travel disruption caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. …

Loganair Saab 340 gets water cannon salute at Carlisle Airport launch

Flights suspended from Carlisle Airport

Published 23/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Loganair (LM/LOG) is suspending all flights from Carlisle Lake District Airport from the 27th March in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The airline, which is the airports only commercial operator, …

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic team, the Red Arrows, and a British Airways Boeing 747 delighted the crowds with a flypast at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. The Boeing 747 has been painted in the airline’s predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) livery to mark British Airways’ centenary this year. This weekend, the Red Arrows are performing in the UK for the final time this season – before embarking on their biggest-ever tour of North America. Imagery taken from Red 10’s aircraft piloted by Red 10, Sqn Ldr Adam Collins with Circus 10, Cpl Ashley Keates, Photographer in the rear seat.

2020 Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford cancelled

Published 20/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2020 has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The UK’s biggest military air show attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year to …

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Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until May

Published 18/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS) has said that it is cancelling all its flights and holidays until at least the end of April. The holiday made the announcement in a statement where CEO …

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Aerospace Museums close due to Coronavirus

Published 17/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Several Aerospace and War Museums across the UK have said they will be closing temporarily to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Imperial War Museum (IWM) was one …

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Manchester Airports Group to cut jobs as flights drop off

Published 16/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News 2 minute read

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has said that it will be consulting with staff and Unions over the next few days over measures including temporary lay-offs as passenger numbers drop. In …

UK and Ireland added to Trump travel ban

Published 14/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

The UK and Ireland are to be added to the travel ban set by US President Trump according to US news sources. The move will exempt US Citizens and Green …

Emiliano Sala Crash: Pilot & Plane unlicensed

Published 13/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News 2 minute read

The formal report into the crash that killed Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala has said that neither the pilot nor the plane were licensed to operate commercial flights. Furthermore, the …

Norwegian LN-LNC on Approach to Cardiff Airport (Image: Aviation Media Agency)

Norwegian extends flight cancellations to 4000 after US ban

Published 12/03/2020 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Norwegian is set to increase its flight cancellations from 3000 to 4000 following the banning of travel between mainland Europe and the United States because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. …