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“inspirational” instructor named as mid-air collision victim

19/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Captain Mike Green, described as an inspirational pilot, is the first victim to be identified from Friday’s mid-air collision. Capt. Green was named by Helicopter Services Ltd, the company that owned and operated the helicopter. The helicopter was on a flying lesson at the time and the student pilot is [read more]

Four dead in mid-air collision near Aylesbury

17/11/2017 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Four people have been killed when an aircraft and helicopter collided in mid-air near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire earlier today. The Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is sending a team to the area to investigate the crash site. it is understood that the wreckage from both aircraft is located [read more]

Virgin jumbos to operate Heathrow to New York service

17/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

November will see the return of Virgin Jumbo-Jets on the Heathrow to New York flights. Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) is currently phasing out Boeing 747’s from its fleet but still has 8 of the type on its books. The airline officially retired the Jumbo Jet from Heathrow in 2015 however it [read more]

Air Corsica to offer Stansted routes in S18

17/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

French carrier Air Corsica (XK/CCM) is to offer routes from London Stansted (STN/EGSS) in Summer 2018, the first UK route for the airline. The Ajaccio based airline is to offer 3 routes from London Stansted including Ajaccio (AJA/LFKJ), Bastia (BIA/LFKB) and Figari (FSC/LFKF). Frequency is expected to be 3 times weekly [read more]

What the Dubai Air Show means for Wales

16/11/2017 3 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The 2017 Dubai Air Show has just ended and over the 5 days it delivered surprises and shocks, and a record breaking order haul. For Wales, that record breaking order was great news as it is just one of many orders for aircraft whose wings are made in Broughton, North [read more]

Record order for A320 Neo is boost for Wales

15/11/2017 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

A record breaking order for 430 Airbus A320 Neo family aircraft from Indigo LLC has stunned the aviation industry at the Dubai Air Show and provided a boost for Wales’ economy. It is the single largest order for an airframer coming in at a value of $49.5bn. The order for [read more]

Emirates rejects A380plus concept

15/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

Emirates (EK/UAE) has rejected the proposed A380plus concept from Airbus effectively killing off the project. The Dubai based carrier is expected to place an order for 36 more Airbus A380 aircraft but CEO Tim Clark said “We would rather they just offered us the continuation of the line” adding that [read more]

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 takes-off at Bristol Airport

Ryanair adds Valencia to Bristol’s S18 schedule

14/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Ryanair has announced a new flight from Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) to Valencia (VLC/LEVC). The flight will form part of the Irish Low-Cost Carrier’s (LCC) summer 2018 schedule at Bristol Airport and will commence in March. Located on the east coast of Spain, Valencia is the 3rd largest city after Madrid [read more]

Rolls-Royce pitch for Emirates 787-10 power

14/11/2017 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

UK Engine manufacturer Rolls -Royce is engaged in talks to pitch its Trent 1000 as the power-plant for Emirates new Dreamliners. The Derby based company is one of two engine options on the Dreamliner and will be competing with US giant General Electric (GE). Emirates gave Boeing a commitment to [read more]

Luton Airport sees 43rd consecutive month of growth

13/11/2017 < 1 minute read
Written by: Lisa Parkes

London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) has recorded its 43rd consecutive month of growth with another 3% rise in October. The mid-autumn month saw over 1.4m passengers use Luton Airport to fly off to the 130 destinations now served by the airport. In order to meet continued demand from passengers, London Luton [read more]