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Pan Am 103: Lockerbie’s longest night
21/12/2024
14 minute read
At the exact time this article went live, 19:03 GMT on the 21st of December 36 years ago a bomb exploded onboard a Pan American (Pan Am) Boeing 747-121 registered as N739PA and called Clipper Maid of the Seas. The flight was operating a service from London Heathrow to New [read more]
Aviation engineering news
Aer Lingus receives first Airbus A321XLRs
19/12/2024
2 minute read
Irish airline Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) has taken delivery of the first two of six Airbus A321XLRs at its home base of Dublin (DUB/EIDW). The two aircraft have been registered EI-XLR and EI-XLT and named St Lelia / Liadhain and St Melanie / Mella respectively. These extra long range variants of the A321 single-aisle [read more]
Aviation engineering news
Pegasus places 200 aircraft order with Boeing
19/12/2024
2 minute read
Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus (FlyPGS) has placed an order for 200 aircraft with US OEM Boeing in a historic deal to strengthen its fleet in line with its growth plans. The order is made up of a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 Max 10s and a further 100 options [read more]
Airline news
First A220 in Romania delivered to Animawings
16/12/2024
< 1 minute read
The first ever Airbus A220 for a Romanian airline when the first of 22 of the type was delivered to Animawings. The A220-300 was delivered to Bucharest from the Montreal production line and is one of four being financed from US-based Lessor Azorra. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1500G [read more]
Aviation engineering news
Boeing to expand Charleston facilities creating 500 jobs
14/12/2024
2 minute read
Boeing has announced it is committing to expanding its Charleston, South Carolina operation creating 500 new jobs. Charleston is home to the production of Dreamliners, where the complete cycle of fabrication and assembly through to delivery takes place for 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft. Boeing’s plans include expanding both of [read more]
Airline news
Loganair shows continued resilience with latest results
13/12/2024
2 minute read
Leading regional carrier Loganair (LM/LOG) has shown continued resilience in the domestic travel market posting a profit of £6.9m in its latest financial results. The profit shows a continued trend for the airline and comes despite Loganair completing its fleet transition to an ATR operation and retiring its Saabs during [read more]
Airline news
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]
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]
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]
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]
News
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
