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Aegean discloses new A321neo order

24/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has disclosed that it is the customer behind an order for eight Airbus A321neo airliners which is in addition to the 52 A320neo family aircraft that it already had on order. The additional aircraft will help Aegean continue to grow its network and supports its expansion [read more]

Guillaume Faury, Julie Kitcher and Bertrand Piccard - © Airbus SAS 2025

Airbus and Solar Impulse foundations launch three-year partnership

24/03/2025 2 minute read

The Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation have launched a three-year partnership to address global sustainability through innovation and collaboration. The partnership will seek appications from projects who seeking to work on ‘critical societal issues’ such as ecosystem degredation, water security and natural disaster risk. Successful projects will gain access [read more]

Uganda Airlines opens new direct route to London Gatwick

22/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Ugandan flag carrier Uganda Airlines has announced a new direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). Launching the four-times-per-week flight on the 18th of May is Uganda Airlines’ first phase of re-entry into Europe and restores its connection to the UK for the first time in a decade. [read more]

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Boeing appoints new chief aerospace safety officer

19/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Seattle, Washington-based OEM Boeing has appointed Don Ruhman as the company’s new chief aerospace safety officer. The role will see Mr Ruhman strengthen Boeing’s safety culture and safety practices as well as accelerating and maturing Boeing’s Safety Management System (SMS). Mike Delaney has held the role since its creation in [read more]

Rolls-Royce Boeing 747-200 flying test bed N787RR (Image: Rolls-Royce)

Why Rolls-Royce operates a Boeing 747-200

18/03/2025 3 minute read

Rolls-Royce is renowned for producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft engines, powering commercial, military, and business aviation. However, what many people might not know is that the company operates a Boeing 747-200, a legacy aircraft that plays a crucial role in the development and testing of new jet [read more]

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UK set to lose another historic airport to developers as notice served

17/03/2025 2 minute read

Nottingham (Tollerton) Airport, also known as Nottingham City Airport, is set to close as an airport in June this year after the new owners served notice to quit on the airfield operator as they plan to build 400 homes, a primary school and sports pitches on the site. Vistry Group [read more]