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Aircalin Airbus A350-900 whose wings are produced in the UK
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Aircalin orders two Airbus A350 to grow long-haul network

12/12/2024 < 1 minute read

Aircalin, the airline of the French territory of New Caledonia, has disclosed it is the customer for two Airbus A350 airliners that previously were listed as undisclosed on Airbus’ order sheet. The two A350s will join Aircalin’s two A330neos on its long-haul network operating from the South Pacific island to [read more]

Wizz Air A321neo
Airline news

Wizz Air wins ‘Best Airline for Carbon Reduction’ at Carbon Awards

10/12/2024 2 minute read

Ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air has been awarded the Best Airline for Carbon Reduction at the inaugural Carbon Awards hosted by World Finance. The Carbon Awards will now take place annually and will recognise companies and organisations who demonstrate a measurable impact and innovative solutions in combating climate change. Wizz Air [read more]

Air India A350
Airline news

Air India discloses 100 aircraft Airbus order

09/12/2024 2 minute read

Air India has disclosed it is the customer for 10 A350 and 90 A320 family aircraft that previously sat as undisclosed on Airbus’ order books. The order is in addition to the 250 aircraft order the TATA Group owned airline had already placed with Airbus which consisted of 40 A350s [read more]

Air Accident Investigators painstakingly reconstructed Pan Am 103 from the wreckage (AAIB)
Aviation safety news

Lockerbie wreckage section to be sent to US ahead of trial

09/12/2024 3 minute read

A section of the wreckage of the Boeing 747 N739PA, which exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland on the 21st of December 1988, is being sent to the US ahead of an upcoming trial of Abu Agila Mas’ud who is charged with the destruction of the aircraft. The section being sent to [read more]

The First Airbus Wing Of Tomorrow prototype
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Royal Aeronautical Society Awards 2024: The Winners

09/12/2024 2 minute read

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has recently held its annual awards ceremony handing out the global aerospace community’s most prestigious and long-standing awards that honour achievement and innovation in the sector. Being awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the RAeS is the highest distinction for aerospace achievement snd is awarded only [read more]

Air Transat A330 (Image: MAEL/Air Transat)
Airline news

Air Transat reveals summer 25 schedule for UK to Canada flights

08/12/2024 < 1 minute read

Canadian carrier Air Transat has revealed its summer 2025 schedule for direct flights from the UK to Canada, all of which are bookable now. The airline is offering up to twice-daily flights from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Toronto from the 5th of May to the 26th of October as well [read more]

Avolon delivers first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft to Malaysia Aviation Group
Airline news

Avolon begins deliveries of A330neo to Malaysia Airlines

05/12/2024 < 1 minute read

Dublin-based leasing specialist Avolon has delivered the first of 20 Airbus A330neo’s to Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent of Malaysia Airlines. The placement of aircraft by Avolon includes 10 aircraft directly from Avolon’s order book with the OEM, Airbus, as well as 10 aircraft via sale and leaseback to the [read more]

Jet2 Boeing 737-800 G-JZHH
Airline news

Jet2 celebrates 20 years of flying from Manchester

04/12/2024 2 minute read

Jet2.com has marked an impressive milestone, celebrating two decades of flying from Manchester Airport. Since its inaugural flight to Budapest in 2004, the airline has expanded rapidly, now offering flights to 70 destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean. Over 36 million passengers have travelled with the airline [read more]

Cathay Pacific Flight CX8333 was the first aircraft to take-off from the newly reconfigured centre runway heralding the start of 3RS
Airport News

Hong Kong International Airport begins three runway operations

02/12/2024 2 minute read

Hong Kong International Airport has officially begun three runway operations following the official commission of the Three Runway System (3RS) on the 29th of November. Having three runways operating simultaneously will enhance Kong kong’s position as a major international hub and help the airport reach its targets of 120 million [read more]

Ryanair Boeing 737 8-200
Airline news

AAIB report says Ryanair 737 Max 8 “lost control” during go-around at Stansted

01/12/2024 2 minute read

A recently published report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) into an incident involving a Ryanair Boeing 737-Max8200 at London Stansted shows the pilots temporarily lost control of the aircraft during a go-around procedure, at one point descending so rapidly the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EWGPS) was triggered. [read more]

A TUI 757 gets airborne from Bristol Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airport News

Bristol Airport targets transatlantic flights with runway extension

30/11/2024 3 minute read

Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) has announced plans for its next stage of expansion which include a 150 metre runway extension that could see it operate regular transatlantic flights. The airport unveiled the plans as it began a public consultation stage on its next phase of development to take the airport to [read more]

Why Fibre Broadband Connections are Integral to Contemporary Airports
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Why Fibre Broadband Connections are Integral to Contemporary Airports

27/11/2024 3 minute read

More than 67% of the global population actively uses the Internet, so it’s become an expectation that most public places provide fast broadband access. This includes spaces dedicated to air travel. For instance, in 2018, British Airways formally announced that high-speed onboard Wi-Fi services on long-haul flights were now available. With the [read more]

Emirates first A350-900
Aviation engineering news

Emirates gets first A350-900 delivery

27/11/2024 2 minute read

Dubai-based Emirates (EK/UAE) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 marking an important step for the airline in its fleet growth strategy. Emirates has a long standing relationship with Airbus being the worlds largest operator of the A380 but has relied heavily on Boeing to form the backbone of [read more]

An easyJet Airbus lands at Gatwick Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airline news

easyJet sees a 34% jump in annual profits

27/11/2024 < 1 minute read

easyJet, including low-cost airline and easyJet Holidays has recorded a 34% increase in its annual profits. The year to September shows a Pre-tax profit of £610 million compared to the previous 12 months which saw a profit of £455 million. During that period easyJet carried 7% more passengers, a total [read more]

British Airways new first class seat
Airline news

British Airways unveils new first class seat for the A380

26/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways has unveiled its new first class seat which will it says will form part of the Airbus A380 cabin refit that is due to start rolling out in 2026. The new ultra-wide seat is 36.5″ wide & 79″ long when in lie-flat bed mode and features a multi-purpose [read more]

Aer Lingus at Manchester Airport
Airline news

Aer Lingus Black Friday sale with transatlantic price drops from Manchester

25/11/2024 2 minute read

Irish airline Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) is set to launch its Black Friday sale tomorrow, Tuesday 26th November with price drops on many routes across the Atlantic from Manchester Airport. The airline operates from Manchester (MAN/EGCC) to destinations including New York (JFK), Orlando (MCO) or Barbados (BGI) and the sale will [read more]

A British Airways Boeing 777-200 takes off from London Heathrow (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Storm Bert sees hundreds of flights cancelled across the UK

24/11/2024 < 1 minute read

The UK has spent the weekend being battered by Storm Bert with strong winds and rain battering much of the country. The storm has affected all forms of transport and air travel in particular has suffered hundreds of weather related cancellations on both Saturday and Sunday. According to data from [read more]

Air Transat
Airline news

Air Transat launches winter promotion for London to Toronto flights

23/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Canadian carrier Air Transat has announced a special promotion on winter flights from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Toronto, Canada. The offer means that passenger wanting to fly direct from London to Toronto can fly from as little as £379 return if they fly between the 21st of November and the [read more]

An Aurigny ATR turboprop (Image: Aurigny)
Airline news

Aurigny adds additional flights for Summer 2025

23/11/2024 2 minute read

Guernsey based Aurigny Air Services (GR/AUR) has announced additional routes for its summer 2025 schedule including daily flights to Manchester (MAN/EGCC), Bristol (BRS/EGGD) and Birmingham (BHX/EGBB). The popular London City (LCY/EGLC) route also gets boosted for summer 2025 with up to 15 flights per week being operated but the airline [read more]

BAMC Foyer (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Aviation engineering news

British Airways to bring A350 maintenance to its Cardiff facility

22/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced a multi-million pound investment into British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) that will see it carry out maintenance on the airlines long-haul Airbus A350. Until now BAMC has been exclusively used for British Airways Boeing fleet but following the retirement of the 747, the facility now [read more]

An American Airlines Boeing 777 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airport News

UK Airports by Passenger Numbers: A Snapshot of Air Travel

19/11/2024 3 minute read

The United Kingdom boasts a vibrant and extensive aviation network, with airports spread across the country handling millions of passengers annually. From bustling international hubs to regional gateways, UK airports serve as vital connections for business, tourism, and trade. Below is an overview of the busiest airports in the UK [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airline news

Jet2 and Jet2holidays expand Summer 2025 offerings from Leeds Bradford Airport

18/11/2024 2 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS) and Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest tour operator and leading leisure airline, have unveiled a major expansion of their Summer 2025 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA/EGNM). Responding to growing demand from holidaymakers and independent travel agents, the companies have announced thousands of extra seats to popular destinations, alongside [read more]

British Airways A320neo G-TTNY
Airline news

British Airways hit by another IT outage causing delays

18/11/2024 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has been hit by another IT outage which is stopping pilots from being able to access and file flight plans digitally resulting in delays and cancellations from London Heathrow Airport. The system outage is also affecting other IAG airlines using Terminal 5 at Heathrow including Iberia. Many [read more]

Qatar Airways Boeing 777 Freighter (Image: Qatar Airways)
Air cargo news

Global Air Cargo Traffic Set to Double by 2043, Driven by Emerging Markets, Says Boeing

17/11/2024 3 minute read

Boeing has unveiled its 2024 World Air Cargo Forecast, projecting a significant transformation in the air cargo industry over the next two decades. The report highlights a doubling of global air cargo traffic by 2043, underpinned by robust demand from emerging markets, booming e-commerce, and shifting global supply chain dynamics. The [read more]

Jet2 Boeing 737 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Jet2 announces next UK base will be Luton

15/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Jet2 (LS/EXS) has announced that it will open a new UK base next summer at Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) with flights to 17 destinations across Europe. The new base means that UK holiday airline, which includes Jet2 Holidays, will once again be going head to head with easyJet and Ryanair which [read more]

Airbus A330neo at Farnborough (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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October saw Airbus deliver 62 airliners to 37 customers

12/11/2024 < 1 minute read

Airbus continued its strong year of aircraft production with 62 airliners being delivered in October to 37 customers around the world. Continuing the year long trend, Single-aisle airliners such as the A320neo and A220 families dominated deliveries accounting to 56 of the 62 deliveries. The A321neo was the most popular [read more]

Boeing B52H Stratofortress (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Military aviation news

B-52s return to RAF Fairford for European Bomber Task Force

08/11/2024 2 minute read

Four Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of the latest European Bomber Task Force by the United States Air Force (USAF). The aircraft will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taking part in exercises together with NATO Allies and other international partners [read more]

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