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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)

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

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 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)

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 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 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)

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 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)

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]

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)

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)

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 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)

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]

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