Despite several attempts to disrupt air travel this summer, the latest being at London Heathrow today, Just Stop Oil activists have failed to cause even minimal disruption. The domestic activist group, run by convicted criminal Roger Hallam, promised a summer of misery for Air travellers as it planned major disruption [read more]
Flight cancellations can be a significant source of stress and inconvenience for travellers. When flights to and from the UK are cancelled, passengers are often left wondering about their rights and the potential for compensation. Understanding the regulations and processes involved is crucial for ensuring that passengers can effectively claim [read more]
The pilot and passenger of a light aircraft were killed when their aircraft crashed in a field near Selby, North Yorkshire earlier today. The incident occurred at around 09:30 this morning and Yorkshire Ambulance Service reported receiving calls about a crash involving a light aircraft near Thorganby. Yorkshire Ambulance Service [read more]
Although, from an airliner perspective, Farnborough International Airshow 2024 was a subdued affair there was still plenty of flying over the 5 days. Here is our quick take on the best highlights from the flying display ahead of the full release later this month. The video features the Airbus A321XLR, [read more]
The Lockheed Martin F16 was a key focus of this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) as it celebrated its 50-year anniversary. The iconic single-engine fighter undertook it’s first flight in 1974 and is still in production today many different variants being procurd over the five decades. Examples of F16s [read more]
As of 15:00HRS today 3,343 flights have been cancelled globally due to the failed update from Cyber-security specialists Crowdstrike that has hit Microsoft Windows according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium Airlines are amongst many of the large companies hit by the corrupt update which causes Windows systems to [read more]
The upcoming Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is sold out on every fay apart from Sunday where a few tickets remain available. The RAF Red Arrows will be celebrating their 60th anniversary at this year’s show along with 50 years of the Lockheed Martin F16. Other key themes include 75-years [read more]
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 crashed near Moscow, Russia yesterday during a post-maintenance test flight killing all onboard. The aircraft, which belonged to Gazpromavia, had been undergoing maintenance at the Lukhovitsy aviation plant and was on a test flight to Vunkovo airport when it came down in woods near Kolomensky District [read more]
Thousands of people will be flocking to Swansea Bay this weekend as the Wales Airshow takes off with 2 days of airshow action. With Saturday looking likely to be the best day weather-wise, the beaches could be packed for the free event which features the Red Arrows and the RAF [read more]
Long-haul low-cost airline Norse Atlantic Airways UK (20/UBT) has confirmed October is the planned start date for it’s new London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Cape Town service. The three times per week flight will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and has fares started at under £500. Although the route [read more]
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