Private Jet Centre to open at London Southend Airport
Aviation engineering and leasing news

BBGA encourages UK aviation companies to ‘say yes’ to work experience

During the recent British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) annual conference, the association urged aviation companies to ‘say yes’ to requests for work experience placements to bring the next generation into the industry outside of commercial aviation. Gama Aviation’s Head of Delivery Paul Cremer pointed out that the Business [read more]

EVA Air has placed an order for additional A350 and A321neo aircraft
Airline news

EVA Air places order for 9 additional aircraft from Airbus

Taiwan based EVA Air has placed a firm order with European OEM Airbus for Six A350 widebody airliners and three A321neo single-aisle airlines as part of its fleet expansion plans. The airline has once again selected the A350-1000, which is the larger of the two variants, for its long-haul expansion. [read more]

Crash of Cirrus SR22 at Duxford (Image: AAIB)
Aviation safety news

‘Inexperience’ caused fatal Duxford crash according to AAIB report

According to the report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), inexperience was the major factor in a fatal crash of a Cirrus SR22 at Duxford last year. The report concluded that there was no fault with the aircraft at the time of the crash, which occurred during a flight [read more]

British Airways A320neo G-TTNY
Airline news

British Airways summer schedule sees return of Kuala Lumpur and Tblisi

British Airways (BA/BAW) has kicked off its Summer 2025 schedule which sees the return of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tblisi, Georgia from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) British Airways last few to Kuala Lumpur five years ago and the direct service operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner wil be [read more]

London Luton Airport
Airport News

Luton Airport expansion plan approved by Government

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for expansion at London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) despite recomendations for it to be rejected on environmental grounds. The plans will see capacity at Luton Airport increase from the current 17 million to over 32 million thanks largely to a second termina being built. [read more]

Airline news

Pilot ‘agency worker’ case goes to court of appeal

The case of a Ryanair pilot that was employed via an agency being incorrectly listed as self-employed is being heard in the court of appeal after it was ruled that the pilot was an employee not self-employed. Agency Storm Global hired out the pilot to Ryanair and treated them as [read more]

Flights get underway at Jet2's 13th UK base, London Luton
Airline news

Flights get underway at Jet2’s 13th UK base

Flights have officially got underway at Jet2’s 13th UK base, London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) today with the first flights taking off to Majorca, Tenerife and Antalya. The airline marked the launch with celebrations in the airport including a red carpet and giveaways as well as with passengers in the air. [read more]

China Airlines Airbus A350-1000
Aviation engineering and leasing news

China Airlines and BOC Aviation orders give Airbus sales big boost

Orders from China Airlines and BOC Aviation have given Airbus March orderbook a boost as the month closes out. Leasing speciaist BOC Aviation signed a firm order for 70 additional A320neo family single-aisle airliners making BOC’s order backlog, airlines to be delivered, the largest in Airbus’ history. “This transaction will [read more]

Jet2 celebrates a year of oeprating from Liverpool Airport
Airline news

Jet2 celebrates first anniversary of Liverpool Airport base

Friday saw Jet2 celebrate a year of operating from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL/EGGP), and it did so by awarding free flights to lucky random passengers. The passengers who got a pair of free return flights included Paula and Billy Lane from Kirkby, who were awarded the prize whilst checking [read more]

Air Transat
Airline news

Air Transat offering 20% off to UK passengers this weekend

Canadian airline is offering UK Passengers 20% off their flights to Toronto from the UK this weekend as the airline celebrates 20 years of marriage equality in Canada. Passengers can get the 20% by booking their flight between the 28th March and 1st April using the code BESF3UK20 on the [read more]

Helvetic Airways E195-E2
Airport News

Helvetic lands largest plane at London City Airport

Swiss airline Helvetic has set a new record for the largest plane to land at London City Airport (LCY/EGLC) after it sent an Embraer E195-E2 to the docklands airport. Helvetic also held the prvious record operating its E190-E2 from the airport. The E195-E2 touched down just after midday today marking [read more]

Cardiff Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airport News

Cardiff Airport CEO quits role

The CEO of Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) Spencer Birns has quit the role with immediate effect leaving the airport in the hands of a non-executive director. No official reason has been given for the sudden departure other than that Mr Birns is “pursuing other opportunities”. His departure was confirmed by Cardiff [read more]

Aegean Airlines A321neo
Aviation engineering and leasing news

Aegean discloses new A321neo order

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
News

Airbus and Solar Impulse foundations launch three-year partnership

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 A330neo (Image: Airbus)
Airline news

Uganda Airlines opens new direct route to London Gatwick

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]

The Red Arrows at RIAT 2023 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Air show news

Red Arrows confirm RIAT 2025 appearance after missing 2024

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows have confirmed they will display at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 after missing 2024 due to their Canadian tour. Squadron Leader Jon Bond, Team Leader of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team and Red 1, said: “The Red Arrows [read more]

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

Heathrow Airport resumes limited operations

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has resumed limited flight operations this evening after it was closed due to a power outage caused by a fire at a substation. The airport says it will focus operations this evening on repatriation flights and flights scheduled to fly into Heathrow this evening as it [read more]

British Airways Airbus A380 G-XLEH lifts off from Heathrow's Runway 27L (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Airport News

Heathrow Airport closed due to fire at substation

The UK’s busiest airport, London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) will be closed until at least midnight due to a fire at a nearby substation which supplies power to the airport. Flights in the air and due to land at Heathrow are being diverted to alternate airports around the UK such as Gatwick [read more]

Boeing 737-10 (Image: UK Aviation Media)
Aviation engineering and leasing news

Boeing appoints new chief aerospace safety officer

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)
Aviation engineering and leasing news

Why Rolls-Royce operates a Boeing 747-200

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]

Nottingham City Airport Tower (Image Alan Murray-Rust CC-BY SA2.0)
Airport News

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

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]

TAP Air Portugl Airbus A321neo
Airline news

TAP offers miles bonus to celebrate 80 years of service

TAP Air Portugal is offering passengers the chance to earn 80% more bonus miles on flights booked today (17th of March) and tomorrow (18th of March) as it celebrates 80 years of service. UK Passengers booking flights should use the promo code BDAYTPGB80 and the offer is valid for flights [read more]

Joby Aviation Virgin Atlantic Air Taxi
eVTOL

Virgin Atlantic to launch UK air taxi service with Joby

Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has announced a partnership with eVTOL specialist Joby Aviation to launch an air taxi service in the UK to connect passengers with its key hubs at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC). Joby’s all-electric air taxi is designed for fast, emissions-free travel, offering speeds of up [read more]

Car rental in Dubai
Features

Essential tips for booking your airport car rental in Dubai

Dubai locals and visitors often use car rental services. This is due to the flexibility, freedom of choice, and convenience of booking. By choosing AEX car rental, you can explore the city on your terms. It is much more convenient. Suppose you compare it with public transport. You can also order [read more]

Satellite in space
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Transformations and trends in the Space Imagery market

Satellite imagery has reshaped from a closed resource for certain sectors into an open, dynamic ecosystem. What was once exclusive to intelligence agencies now underpins everyday uses — from crop health monitoring to validating insurance claims. At the center of this change are state-of-the-art, AI-powered tools such as a GIS [read more]

The Airbus H140 was unveiled at VERTICON
Helicopter news

Airbus Helicopters ends VERTICON with 118 commitments

Airbus Helicopters has ended the VERTICON 2025 show in Dallas, Texas with commitments for 118 aircraft including 63 firm orders. 74 of those commitments were for the newly unveiled H140 light twin engine helicopter, which has proved popular with customers of various types. The first operators of the type will [read more]

An engineer tests the STEPTech propulsors at the RTX Technology Research Center
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Six aerospace companies make the Top 100 Global Innovators list

Six aerospace companies have been listed on the annual Clarivate TOP 100 Global Innovators list which highlights global companies that are leading the world in technology research and innovation. Highest ranked is RTX, which is made up of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. RTX manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, [read more]

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