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The UK Government has given the green light for a third runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she supports the scheme. The Government support could finally end the decades-long process for Heathrow Expansion that successive governments have effectively ‘kicked down the road’. Ms Reeves told [read more]

London City Airport (LCY/EGLC) has applied to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for approval to operate the Airbus A320neo from its London Docklands runway. If approved it will significantly increase the possibilities available from the airport which is limited on the aircraft it can handle due to the steeper [read more]

Airbus Helicopters has continued its record of strong growth with 2024 seeing gross orders hit 455 from 182 customers across 42 countries. The orders were spread across Airbus Helicopters’ entire range from light helicopters to its heavy lift and military range. “Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in 2024, with an increase [read more]

Farnborough Airport (FAB/EGLF) has launched its inaugural course in Airport Operations helping to build the skills of those looking to work in airfield environments. Developed together with Farnborough College of Technology, the course covers all aspects of Airport Operations such as Customer Service, Health and Safety, Security, Ground Handling and [read more]

Storm Eowyn has hit the UK and Ireland this morning bringing winds over 90mph and resulting in 1070 flights being cancelled as of 10:00hrs GMT. According to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium the cancellations account for almost 20% of scheduled flights due to take-off this morning. Ireland along with Northern [read more]

Struggling eVTOL company Lilium has been rescued from the edge of insolvency by an investment consortium called Mobile Uplift Corporation (MUC) which has rebranded the company to Lilium Aerospace. Lilium was at the advanced stages of developing the Lilium Jet when the company hit financial problems that led to all [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has partnered with Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) to enhance operations and drive growth at the South West airport. The partnership will see ACL provide data collection services to the airport, enabling it to grow and develop and grow its position as a vital gateway to the [read more]

Loganair (LM/LOG) has been again selected by Orkney Island Council to provide inter-island transport under the Public Service Obligation (PSO) for the next four years. The current contract expires at the end of March this year with the new contract coming into force from the 1st of April to the [read more]