Airline news
UK Pilots union outlines health and safety issues to Government
26/02/2025
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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]
Airport News
Government set to approve Gatwick expansion
26/02/2025
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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]
Airline news
AirBaltic becomes first European airline to roll out Starlink
25/02/2025
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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]
Aviation engineering news
P&W powered A321XLR gets EASA certification
22/02/2025
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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]
Airport News
LED light upgrades complete at Inverness and Kirkwall
20/02/2025
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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]
Aviation engineering news
British Airways acquires Boeing MRO site at Gatwick
19/02/2025
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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]
Aviation safety news
Delta Airlines jet crashes on landing at Toronto
17/02/2025
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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]
Aviation engineering news
Avolon reports 79% income increase for full year results
13/02/2025
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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]
Airport News
Heathrow announces huge upgrade plan including third runway
12/02/2025
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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]
Military aviation news
USAF heavy bombers arrive in Gloucestershire for latest deployment
11/02/2025
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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]
Aviation safety news
Washington Mid-Air Collision: Blackhawk had ADS-B switched off
11/02/2025
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The US Army UH60 Blackhawk which collided with an American Eagle CRJ700 over Washington had a vital safety system switched off according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) briefing. The NTSB told US Senators that Blackhawk’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, which provides information about the aircraft’s position, altitude [read more]
Air cargo news
Embraer E-Frieghter gains global certitifcation
11/02/2025
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification for Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F which together with its certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) means it’s certified for global operations. “EASA certification is a key milestone in our passenger-to-freighter conversion program. [read more]
Airline news
Passenger Intelligence Platform raises £1.23m in seed funding
11/02/2025
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UK-based Arcube has raised £1.23m ($1.5m) in seed funding for its Passenger Intelligence Platform which is designed to help airlines upsell to passengers post-flight. The platform was developed by University of Manchester graduates Prithveesh Reddy and Harvey Lowe and has recently been trialled by Etihad Airways. With Etihad, it generated [read more]
Airport News
Three UK airports have new owners after AGS Airports takeover
07/02/2025
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AviAlliance, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian PSP Investments, has completed its takeover of AGS Airports after receiving the necessary regulatory approval. AGS Airports owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports which are all now part of the AviAlliance group which also has stakes in Athens, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, and San Juan Puerto [read more]
Aviation engineering news
Airbus begins year with strong delivery rate
07/02/2025
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Airbus started 2025 by delivering 25 aircraft in January to 17 customers worldwide as well as gaining 55 gross orders. The Toulouse-headquartered OEM delivered 23 single-aisle airlines including 11 A321neo, seven A320neo, two A319neo and three A220-300 to customers including easyJet, United Airlines, Wizz Air and Delta Airlines. Widebody deliveries [read more]
