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Virgin Orbit agreement to launch satellites from Cornwall

15/07/2018 3 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Virgin Orbit has entered into a partnership agreement with Spaceport Cornwall which will see satellite launches return to the UK for the first time in 50 years. The partnership with Satellite launch provider, Virgin Orbit, will see launches from a Spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay by 2021, using a modified Boeing [read more]

JetBlue is first to order newly renamed Airbus A220

12/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

US low-cost carrier JetBlue is the first airline to order the newly renamed Airbus A220 airliner. JetBlue has signed a commitment for 60 of the jets, formerly known as the Bombardier C-Series. The C-Series was officially brought into the Airbus family on Tuesday when it was renamed as the A220. The order [read more]

Airbus A220-300 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Airbus renames C-Series to A220

10/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Airbus has renamed the C-Series 100 and 300 to the A220-100 and A220-300 respectively following it taking control of Bombardier. In a ceremony in Toulouse today, Airbus officially welcomed the two newest members of its family of A series Commercial aircraft and the first not carry the traditional 3 designations. Airbus [read more]

Thomas Cook A321 (Image: Aviation Media Agency)

Thomas Cook to take advantage of Easter 2019 at Cardiff

05/07/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Thomas Cook has announced it will start its flying programme at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) from the 3rd April next year as it aims to take advantage of the Easter getaway. The airline normally operates a summer schedule only, starting from May 1st, at Cardiff Airport using a leased A320 but [read more]

Manchester Airport sees strong transatlantic growth

04/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) has seen strong growth in the US market meaning the North of England is now better connected to the States than at any other time. Flights to Seattle began in May with Thomas Cook bringing the total number of US destinations from Manchester to 13. The new route [read more]

A350-900-Philippines-Airlines-MSN221-take-off (Image: A Doumenjou/Airbus)

Another Airbus A350 route for London Heathrow

03/07/2018 < 1 minute read
Written by: Roger Davis

London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) is gaining another Airbus A350 route later this year when Philippine Airlines switches to the type on its London- Manilla service. The route is currently being operated by a 370 seat Boeing 777-300ER but will be replaced by a 295 seat Airbus A350-900 from the 28th October. [read more]

Norwegian Boeing 787 "Shackleton" (Image: Norwegian)

Norwegian is Europe’s leading low-cost airline for 4th year

03/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Roger Davis

Norwegian has been recognised as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Carrier for the 4th year in a row at the 25th World Travel Awards. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards acknowledge, celebrate and reward excellence across the travel industry. Norwegian has been carrying an aggressive growth strategy across Europe and in the [read more]

Airbus C-Series deal comes into effect

02/07/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The deal which sees Airbus take a majority stake in the company set up to produce Bombardier C-Series jets came into effect yesterday. The Company, C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership is now owned by Airbus 50.01%, Bombardier 34% and Investissement Québec 16%. Airbus SAS, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus [read more]

797 another step closer for Boeing after Delta talks

30/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Boeing’s new middle-market aeroplane, likely to be dubbed the 797, is another step closer to reality after talks with Delta Airlines. The Seattle based airframer has had discussions with Delta with a view to them launching the aircraft. Delta is looking to replace around 100 of the ageing middle-market aircraft it [read more]

Norwegian 737 Max Seats (Image: Norwegian)

Norwegian gets first 737 Max with upgraded seats

29/06/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max with an upgraded, slimmer seat that promises more space for passengers. The 737 Max will be used on transatlantic routes from Edinburgh airport and the seats have been specifically designed for more comfort on longer routes. Norwegian says it will [read more]