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Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it [read more]

Boeing has been formally awarded the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) aircraft for the US Air Force, known as the F-47. The contract was announced by US President Donald Trump at a briefing from the White House where he said: “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my [read more]

European OEM Airbus has produced its Quarter 1 (Q1) results with the airframer reporting revenues of $13.5 billion (EBIT adjusted $0.6 billion). The strong revenues means that Airbus guidance for 2025 will remain unchanged. During Q1 Airbus delivered 136 aircraft to airlines across the globe with the single-aisle A320neo family [read more]

Two people have been seriously injured in a light aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome near Manchester. The ancient occurred just after 5pm this evening and witnesses describe the aircrafts engine cutting out shortly after take-off before the wing hit the ground and the aircraft impacted the ground splitting in half. [read more]

Dublin, Ireland based leasing specialist Avolon has seen its net income increase by 36% in Quarter 1 of 2025. Avolon specialises in leasing airliners to airlines across the globe with a strong focus on modern fuel effecient aircraft. Quarter 1 (Q1) saw the Irish lessor have an income of $145 [read more]

Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) is set to open a brand new lounge this summer with a floor to ceiling glass frontage that looks out over the east apron of the airport. The Escape Lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and will offer seating for up to [read more]

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Emerald Airlines (EA/EAI), has begun its summer season route from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) to Dublin, Ireland. The daily service will operate until the 24th of October, boosting Irish tourism to the South West of England and also offering access to city breaks and getaways [read more]

Unmanned Air System (UAS) specialist Certo Aerospace has raised £3 million in capital to accelerate its flight testing programme of its CAPSTONE Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) UAS. The Somerset-based company raised the money through equity placement and will use it to accelerate CAPSTONE development which Certo sees as something [read more]