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Luton Airport reports record passengers for October
London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) has reported record passenger numbers for October 2018. The airport says that 1.5 million passengers used the airport in October, a 7.9% increase over the same …
Air Safety
Leonardo issues safety directive for AW169 tail rotor.
Leonardo Helicopters has issued a safety directive to all operators of the AW169 helicopter following the Leicester City crash. The directive has been backed by EASA and requires all operators …
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Dark skies ahead for Flybe as it seeks new owner
The skies ahead currently look very dark for regional airline Flybe (BE/BEE) as it puts itself up for sale following severe profit warnings. The struggling airlines latest results show a …
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Ryanair launches £7.99 winter seat flash sale
Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) has launched a flash sale for winter getaways with thousands of seats available at £7.99. The flash sale starts today and last through until midnight …
New Routes
British Airways launches London City to Rome flights
British Airways has launched direct flights to Rome (FCO/LIRF) from its BA Cityflyer base at London City airport (LCY/EGLC). The service will operate 6 days per week (not Sundays) and …
England
Garuda Indonesia returns to Heathrow after short break
Garuda Indonesia (GA/GIA) is resuming its London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) to Jakarta (CGK/WIII) service from the 27th November 2018. The flight returns as a three-times weekly non-stop service and will be …
Engineering, MRO & Leasing
British Airways offers Teachers work experience days
British Airways (BA/BAW) is inviting teachers to take part in work experience days across the company including Operations, Engineering and in the airport terminals. Having already offered over 600 work …
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Loganair introduces armed forces discount
Scottish airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has teamed up with Poppyscotland and The Royal British Legion to offer a discount armed forces personnel, past and present. Serving members, veterans and members of …
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El Al to launch Manchester to Tel Aviv service
Isreali carrier El Al has announced it is launching a direct service between Tel Aviv (TLV/LLBG) and Manchester (MAN/EGCC). The three-times weekly service will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 …