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Turkish Airlines announce new Cambodia route opening new opportunities from UK

03/03/2025 < 1 minute read

Turkish Airlines has announced it will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh from December 2025, opening up the opportunity for passengers to fly to Cambodia via Istanbul from many UK airports. The new route will be operated three times per week via Bangkok departing Istanbul on Wednesdays, Fridays and [read more]

Jump Air ATR pilots were “confused” when landing at Guernsey in fog

28/02/2025 2 minute read

According to an Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) report, neither pilot knew how close they were to the ground when attempting to land in fog at Guernsey Airport last year. The ATR72-500, which was being chartered by Aurigny Air Services, descended well below the approach ban altitude with the runway [read more]

Jet2 Boeing 757 G-LSAN touches down at Funchal Airport, Madeira (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 tops Which? survey while British Airways hits the bottom

27/02/2025 3 minute read

Consumer survey specialist Which? has released its annual airline survey with Jet2 and Loganair topping the short-haul airline lists where Ryanair was placed last. British Airways, which used to brand itself as the world’s favourite airline, is at the bottom of the long-haul list with Singapore Airlines and Etihad topping [read more]

Government approves second runway at London Gatwick

27/02/2025 3 minute read

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced that she is “minded to approve” the plans for expansion at Lonon Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) which includes making use of the standby runway for dual runway operations. But added she will not formally give the decision until October to allow the airport to address environmental [read more]

Embraer E190-E2 "Profit Hunter" (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)

Embraer gets firm order for 15 E190-E2s

27/02/2025 < 1 minute read

Brazillian OEM Embraer has won a form order for 15 of its E190-E2 airliners from Japan’s ANA Group as part of the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal plan. The deal also includes options for a further five of the type. ANA will use the E190s on its extensive domestic network across [read more]

Boeing 777X Flight Deck (Image: UK Aviation Media)

UK Pilots union outlines health and safety issues to Government

26/02/2025 2 minute read

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA), which represents UK airline pilots, has outlined the health and safety risks faced by pilots on a day-to-day basis. BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge alongside Health Safety reps told MPs at an All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health that one of the [read more]

London Gatwick Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Government set to approve Gatwick expansion

26/02/2025 2 minute read

London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK) could soon see up to 50,000 extra flights per year if the UK Government approves plans to upgrade its stand-by runway for dual-use operations. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander is expected to formally announce the move tomorrow. Yesterday, she addressed an industry event and said she valued [read more]

Airbus A220-300 in Air Baltic livery (Image: UK Aviation Media)

AirBaltic becomes first European airline to roll out Starlink

25/02/2025 2 minute read

AirBaltic has become the first European airline to officially roll-out the Starlink internet system on its flights providing improved connectivity for passengers. Following certification of the system by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) the Latvian airline will be offering free high-speed internet via Starlink on its Airbus A220-300 fleet. [read more]

Pratt and Whitney GTF powered Airbus A321XLR

P&W powered A321XLR gets EASA certification

22/02/2025 2 minute read

The Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) GTF engines has now received certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for the first customer delivery and entry into service later this year. Until now, only the CFM LEAP-1A-powered variant was certified limiting customer options but [read more]

LED light upgrades complete at Inverness and Kirkwall

20/02/2025 < 1 minute read

New energy efficient runway lighting has been installed at Kirkwall and Inverness Airports as part of an upgrade to the airport ground lighting systems across the airports which are owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) In addition to the runways, taxiway and apron lights have also been upgraded [read more]

A British Airways Airbus at London Gatwick Airport

British Airways acquires Boeing MRO site at Gatwick

19/02/2025 2 minute read

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced it has acquired the Boeing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) site at London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). The site will be formally known as British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG) and operated as a new, wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways. The acquisition also secures the jobs [read more]

An image widely shared on social media shows the Delta Airlines jet upside down after crashing during landing at Toronto Pearson International

Delta Airlines jet crashes on landing at Toronto

17/02/2025 2 minute read

A Delta Airlines jet has crashed while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. There were 80 people onboard the aircraft, 74 passengers and 4 crew, and a statement from Toronto Airport said all passengers and crew had been accounted for. Three people have been critically injured. Images show the jet, [read more]

Avolon reports 79% income increase for full year results

13/02/2025 < 1 minute read

Dublin-headquartered leasing specialist Avolon reported a 79% increase in income for the last financial year, with a total income of $608 million. The company, which specialises in fuel-efficient modern airliner leasing, also recorded a record operating cash flow of $2 billion, up 15% from the previous year. Avolon has seen [read more]

Heathrow announces huge upgrade plan including third runway

12/02/2025 2 minute read

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has today unveiled its largest-ever upgrade plan for the UK’s busiest airport including terminal expansions and a third runway which has been backed by the UK Government. The plans were announced by Heathrow Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye who said “This privately funded programme will upgrade existing [read more]

A Boeing B-52H lands at RAF Fairford (Image: UK Aviation Media)

USAF heavy bombers arrive in Gloucestershire for latest deployment

11/02/2025 < 1 minute read

Two Boeing B52H Stratofortresses of the US Air Force have arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire this evening for their latest deployment at the strategic air base. The aircraft have been deployed from the 69th Bomb Squadron who are based at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota Details of the [read more]

The Future of Connectivity: How eSIM Technology and AI are Transforming Mobile Networks for travellers

by UK Aviation News in Features

The rapid evolution of digital technology has led to groundbreaking advancements in connectivity, with eSIM global solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront. The combination of these two technologies is revolutionizing the way users [read more]

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