Powdair suspends launch after losing its backer
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Powdair suspends launch after losing its backer

Swiss start-up Powdair has been forced to suspend the launch of its operations after its major backer walked away. Sion-Based Powdair had planned to begin operations on the 11th December 2017 with flights from Sion (SIR/LSGS) to 8 key European destinations including Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton, Bristol, London Luton and London Southend. [read more]

Scottish Government backed Trump support for Prestwick
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Scottish Government backed Trump support for Prestwick

The Scottish Government recently backed support for Glasgow Prestwick Airport from Donald Trump’s business in Scotland as they attempted to woo Scandinavian carriers. The Airport, which is wholly owned by the Scottish Government, recently sent a working party to Denmark which included representatives from Trump Turnberry in an attempt to [read more]

Omega Holidays plans Northern Lights flight
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Omega Holidays plans Northern Lights flight

Guided tour specialists Omega Holidays are planning to operate a flight to see the Northern Lights from Cardiff Airport in 2018. The flights, officially called “Dark Skies” flights, are designed to give you a better chance of seeing the elusive Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights by eliminating factors such as [read more]

Airbus A350-1000 certified by the FAA & EASA
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Airbus A350-1000 certified by the FAA & EASA

On the 25th November 2017 the Airbus A350-1000 officially got its certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Airbus’ biggest variant of the A350 got its type rating last Tuesday after a extensive flight test program carried out by the Airbus team over [read more]

New laws to tackle unsafe drone use
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New laws to tackle unsafe drone use

The government has today published The Drone Bill which is designed to give police new powers on illegal and unsafe drone use. The draft bill will go before Parliament in Spring 2018 and will include changes to the Air Navigation Order to make drone users take safety awareness tests. The [read more]

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Boeing 797 gets Chief Project Engineer

The Boeing 797 project took a step closer to becoming reality this week when a Chief Project Engineer (CPE) was appointed. The brand new airliner, designed to fit between the 737 and 787 family will be the first all-new airliner from Boeing since the 787 Dreamliner. Former 777X chief project engineer [read more]

So you want to be a wingwalker?
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So you want to be a Wingwalker?

If you are looking for a job that will involve you seeing the world, getting out of the office, presenting a challenge and most definitely is not 9-5 then how about becoming a Wingwalker? Gloucestershire based AeroSuperBatics are currently recruiting for that very unique-role and you have the chance to [read more]