Plans to increase production of wings for the Airbus A220 at the Spirit Aerosystems site in Belfast have been revived, giving optimism for employment and a boost to the wider local economy. The plans were originally submitted in 2019 when Spirit Aerosystems was owned by Bombardier, which made the C-Series [read more]
The business aviation domain has faced serious hurdles due to the current complex global political scenario, which has made a shift towards the automated systems for calculating flight times and fuel requirements a must. This move is a stepping stone for increasing the operational efficiency, accuracy in flight cost evaluations [read more]
Brazilian OEM Embraer is setting out plans for a potential final assembly line in Poland following a recent visit to the country. Polish industry is already a supplier to the Embraer E2 programme, but now Embraer is looking to make Poland a centre of excellence in Europe for aviation manufacturing. [read more]
Everett, Washington based magniX has unveiled a range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines designed for helicopters. Designed for small singe-engine helicopters through to larger hybrid twin-engined aircraft, the Heli-Storm engines have operating speeds between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and are significantly lighter than turbine engines. By combinging the engines with [read more]
Barbara Harmer’s journey from hairdresser to the first qualified female Concorde pilot is a testament to her determination, passion, and pioneering spirit in aviation. Early Life and Initial Career Born on September 14, 1953, in Loughton, Essex, Barbara was the youngest of four daughters. She was raised in Bognor Regis, [read more]
Every pilot understands the importance of having ready access to essential flight information while in the cockpit. A kneeboard serves as an invaluable tool, helping pilots organize notes, charts, and other important documents. Its design allows for easy visibility and accessibility, even when strapped in. There are several reasons why [read more]
Airbus delivered 40 aircraft to 25 customers in February 2025, bringing the total for the year to date to 65 aircraft. Singe-aisle deliveries topped the list with 20 A321neo, 12 A320neo, one A319neo and four A220-300 airliners being delivered to customers including British Airways, Air Baltic and Wizz Air. Three [read more]
Aerospace Bristol, home of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, is set to host a question and answer session with former Concorde crew, including the Captain who flew Alpha Foxtrot for the final time. The event will feature a live question and answer session with former British Airways Concorde pilot Les Brodie as [read more]
Turkish Airlines has announced it will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh from December 2025, opening up the opportunity for passengers to fly to Cambodia via Istanbul from many UK airports. The new route will be operated three times per week via Bangkok departing Istanbul on Wednesdays, Fridays and [read more]
According to an Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) report, neither pilot knew how close they were to the ground when attempting to land in fog at Guernsey Airport last year. The ATR72-500, which was being chartered by Aurigny Air Services, descended well below the approach ban altitude with the runway [read more]
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