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AAIB sending team to Liverpool Airport after private jet accident

Published 11/12/2019 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is sending a team to Liverpool Aiport (LPL/EGGP) after a private jet veered off the runway after landing earlier today. The …

Safety Bus wins award for London Luton airport

Published 05/12/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) has rounded off the year with yet another award, this time for its ‘Safety Bus’ initiative. The Airport Operators Association (AOA) awarded the Safety Bus its …

Search resumes for missing Cessna near Anglesey

Published 26/11/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute The search has resumed today for the missing Cessna 172 and it’s pilot which is believed to have crashed into the sea near Penmore, Anglesey. It is understood that the …

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Search for missing plane off Anglesey

Published 25/11/2019 Written by: UK Aviation News < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute The Coastguard and RNLI are searching for light aircraft suspected to have crashed into the sea in the Penmon area of Anglesey, North Wales. The Coastguard was called just after …

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Chloe Haines Jet2 case to be sent to Crown Court

Published 20/11/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute The case of drunk passenger Chloe Haines, who tried to open a door mid-flight on a Jet2 aircraft, has been sent to the Crown Court by Chelmsford Magistrates. Ms Haines …

Outstanding Bravery award for A40 plane crash rescuers

Published 05/11/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute Two passers-by who saved the lives of three people when their plane crashed on the A40 near Abergavenny have been given an award for outstanding bravery at this year’s Pride …

CAA launches mandatory drone registration scheme

Published 05/11/2019 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

Read Time: 2 minutes UK aviation regulator, The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched its Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme. The online system allows owners and operators of any drone …

British Airways honours hero stewardess

Published 30/10/2019 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

Read Time: 2 minutes British Airways is sponsoring a blue plaque to honour BOAC Stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison. Barabra was an air hostess on BOAC flight 712 which caught fire shortly after takeoff from …

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Lion Air 610 Report: Boeing, Lion Air and Pilots at fault

Published 25/10/2019 Written by: Nick Harding 2 minute read

Read Time: 2 minutes The final report into the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 in October 2018 has placed the blame on the manufacturer, Boeing as well as the Pilots and airline. 189 …

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Swiss Airbus A220’s resume flying after grounding

Published 16/10/2019 Written by: Nick Harding < 1 minute read

Read Time: minute Swiss International Airlines (LX/SWR) has resumed operations with its fleet of Airbus A220 aircraft after grounding them yesterday for urgent engine checks. Around 100 flights were cancelled when the fleet …