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Malta tops list of alternative destinations for British holidaymakers

24/05/2025 3 minute read

Malta has topped a list of alternative holiday destinations for British holidaymakers according to data compiled by easyJet holidays. The island sits in the Mediterranean off the coast of North Africa and about halfway to Italy. It also has heavy British influences making it a melting pot of cultures and [read more]

UK Airports brace for busiest day of the year so far

22/05/2025 < 1 minute read

The late may bank holiday is upon and UK airports are set for their busiest day of the year so far with not only a long weekend looming, but for many, its also school half-term. According to data from viation analytics firm Cirium, 12,185 flights are due to depart the UK over [read more]

Pictured is performer Johnny Arias alongside Aer Lingus Cabin Crew Alannah Prunty at the launch of the launch of Ireland’s first direct flight from Dublin to Cancun starting in January 2026. The new route will operate on the A330 300 aircraft, offering Irish travellers a seamless route to the warmth of Mexico’s stunning beaches and vibrant cultural heritage. This new direct service provides an effortless way for those looking to escape the cold Irish winter months, all while avoiding the hassle of long stopovers. For more information, visit aerlingus.com (Image:Naoise Culhane)

Aer Lingus to launch flights to Cancun with connections from UK airports

21/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has announced it will launch a direct flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) to Cancun, Mexico from January 2026. The new flight will be operated by an Airbus A330-300 and will run three times per week. For UK passengers, there is seamless connections to the flight from nine [read more]

Pegasus Airlines looks to AI for future passenger experience

19/05/2025 2 minute read

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has entered a strategic collaboration with UC Berkeley in order to look at technology that will shape the future of passenger experience. Pegasus Airlines has an aim to be one of the top three airlines in the world in terms of the use of technology and [read more]

Etihad to expand fleet with 28 aircraft Boeing order

18/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Abu Dhabi based carrier Etihad has confirmed and order for 28 wide-body airliners from US OEM Boeing as part of its continued fleet expansion. The order consists of a mixture of Boeing 787 and Boeing 777X aircraft, both powdered by GE engines which will be backed up by a support [read more]

Global Airlines first flight: A failure to deliver?

17/05/2025 3 minute read

Global Airlines, the UK start-up that wants to redefine travel and bring back the golden age, carried out its first revenue flight last week and “invited” influencers from across the globe to buy tickets for the flight and review it. Now, the reviews are coming in and Global Airlines may [read more]

Malaysia Airlines launches ‘Memorable Journeys’ fares from Heathrow

17/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Malaysian flag carrier, Malaysia Airlines, has launched a series of special fares from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) under its ‘Memorable Journeys‘ banner with destinations across Asia and beyond. The airline operates twice daily from London Heathrow to the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur with its exceptional level of service and Malaysian hospitality [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737-800 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 launches scheme to train 60 aspiring pilots

16/05/2025 2 minute read

Jet2 has announced a new multi-million pound cadet scheme that will see it train 60 aspiring pilots at zero cost to the cadets. Cost has long been a barrier to many who want to be pilots with most training schemes costing upwards of £100,000 with no guarantee of a job [read more]

First of two Global Airlines special flights takes-off

16/05/2025 2 minute read

UK start-up Global Airlines has completed the first in a series of two special transatlantic flights on its Airbus A380. As Global Airlines does not yet have an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) the flights are being flown by Hi-Fly Malta on behalf of Global Airlines and operated as HFM380. The [read more]

New study finds passengers concerned with airport overcrowding

14/05/2025 2 minute read

A new study by Airport Dimensions has found that over 66% of passengers are concerned that airports are being too crowded over the last two years. The Airport Experience 2025 study (AX25) polled over 10,000 travellers and found that more and more are turning to lounges to escape overcrowding in [read more]

Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease liveried on a 737-8. (Boeing graphic)

Boeing wins order for 30 737 Max jets from Saudi lessor

13/05/2025 2 minute read

Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor Avilease has placed an order with Boeing for 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 airliners, its first direct order with the US OEM. The deal consists of a firm order for 20 737 Max 8s and options for a further 10 737 Max 8s and will allow [read more]

Loganair is celebrating a major milestone, having flown 300,000 passengers through Heathrow Airport

Loganair celebrates 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow

13/05/2025 2 minute read

Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is celebrating the milestone of its 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) since launching routes to Dundee, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and City of Derry two years ago, and services to the Isle of Man three years ago. To celebrate the occasion, the 300,000th passenger, Leigh Flynn [read more]

Loganair celebrates 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow

13/05/2025 2 minute read

Airbus A350 XWB with Rolls-Royce Engines

Istanbul to become world-leading Rolls-Royce maintenance hub

10/05/2025 2 minute read

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) specialist Turkish Technic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to create a world-leading licensed maintenance hub for Rolls-Royce engines at Istanbul Airport in Türkiye. Turkish Technic, which is wholly owned by Turkish Airlines, deal with Rolls-Royce will further enhance their aim of making Istanbul a [read more]

Top tech tools every aviation traveller should know

09/05/2025 5 minute read

Staying connected while travelling abroad isn’t always straightforward, which is why the travel eSIM for Morocco is a game-changer. Read on to learn more. Travelling abroad, whether alone or with family, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But for you to enjoy this pleasure, you need to be able to [read more]

Airbus A330neo (Image: UK Aviation Media)

IAG orders 53 long-haul airliners from Airbus and Boeing, and discloses previous order

09/05/2025 < 1 minute read

International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways (BA/BAW), Aer Lingus (EI/EIN), Iberia, Level and Vueling, has placed orders for 53 long-haul airlines split between Airbus and Boeing. The group also disclosed a previous order with Airbus for 12 long-haul aircraft. Airbus order consists of 21 A330-900neo aircraft, adding to [read more]

RAF Protector RG Mk1 (Image: Crown Copyright)

UK grants MTC for RAF Protector RG Mk 1 UAV

08/05/2025 2 minute read

The UK’s military aviation authority has granted a Military Type Certificate (MTC) for the Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 unarmed aerial vehicle after a rigorous assessment process to prove its airworthiness and operational effectiveness. Also know as the MQ-9B, the RAF Protector Mk1 can now operate without geographic restrictions [read more]

Step Back In Time: 6 Of Budapest’s Most Fascinating Historic Spots To Visit

06/05/2025 2 minute read

Thanks to a winning combination of affordability, culture, favourable weather and historical appeal, the Hungarian capital, Budapest, is fast becoming a favourite among British tourists. If you’re planning a Budapest city break, then several key attractions might strike you as worthwhile. Let’s run through six of the best. Buda Castle: The [read more]

Embraer E195-E2 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)

Embraer Q1 results show revenues of $1.1 billion

06/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Brazilian OEM Embraer has released its Quarter 1 (Q1) results which show a revenue of $1.1 billion, the highest Q1 ever experienced by Embraer and is 23% higher than Q1 last year. Once adjusted for EBIT, the revenues are $62 million giving a margin of 5.6%. The company has been [read more]

Britain gets ready for VE Day 80 flypast – when and where to see it

05/05/2025 2 minute read

Great Britain is today marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe during World War II, VE Day and amongst the many events up and down the UK, London will see a special flypast from the Royal Air Force that will pass over the city, down the Mall and over [read more]

Seeing the world upside down is all in a days work for a wingwalker. (Image : UK Aviation Media)

English Riviera Airshow returns at end of May

05/05/2025 2 minute read

The English Riviera Airshow is set to make a stunning return to the skies of Paignton later this month with three days of air displays and ground events. The event starts on Friday the 30th May with events on the ground followed by a sunset Spitfire flypast and an aerial [read more]

Start Your Engines! Aer Lingus Racing to Indianapolis, with direct flights from Dublin to Indianapolis taking off in May 2025.

Aer Lingus flights to Indianapolis take-off

03/05/2025 2 minute read

Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it [read more]

US Defense rendering of the F-47 Sixth Generation fighter

Boeing awarded US NGAD contract worth $20 billion

03/05/2025 < 1 minute read

Boeing has been formally awarded the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) aircraft for the US Air Force, known as the F-47. The contract was announced by US President Donald Trump at a briefing from the White House where he said: “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my [read more]

An Airbus A350-1000XWB touches down at Farnborough (Image: Max Thrust Digital)

Airbus reports Q1 revenue of $13.5 billion

01/05/2025 2 minute read

European OEM Airbus has produced its Quarter 1 (Q1) results with the airframer reporting revenues of $13.5 billion (EBIT adjusted $0.6 billion). The strong revenues means that Airbus guidance for 2025 will remain unchanged. During Q1 Airbus delivered 136 aircraft to airlines across the globe with the single-aisle A320neo family [read more]

Two seriously injured in general aviation crash at Barton Aerodrome

29/04/2025 < 1 minute read

Two people have been seriously injured in a light aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome near Manchester. The ancient occurred just after 5pm this evening and witnesses describe the aircrafts engine cutting out shortly after take-off before the wing hit the ground and the aircraft impacted the ground splitting in half. [read more]

Avolon sees net income rise by 36%

29/04/2025 < 1 minute read

Dublin, Ireland based leasing specialist Avolon has seen its net income increase by 36% in Quarter 1 of 2025. Avolon specialises in leasing airliners to airlines across the globe with a strong focus on modern fuel effecient aircraft. Quarter 1 (Q1) saw the Irish lessor have an income of $145 [read more]

The new Escape Lounge at Bristol Airport offers views across the apron.

Bristol Airport to open new lounge this summer with aircraft views

29/04/2025 2 minute read

Bristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) is set to open a brand new lounge this summer with a floor to ceiling glass frontage that looks out over the east apron of the airport. The Escape Lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and will offer seating for up to [read more]

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