Aviation engineering news
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]
Airline news
easyJet sees a 34% jump in annual profits
27/11/2024
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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]
Airline news
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]
Airline news
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]
Airline news
Storm Bert sees hundreds of flights cancelled across the UK
24/11/2024
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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]
Airline news
Air Transat launches winter promotion for London to Toronto flights
23/11/2024
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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]
Airline news
Aurigny adds additional flights for Summer 2025
23/11/2024
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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]
Aviation engineering news
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]
Airport News
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]
Airline news
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]
Airline news
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]
Air cargo news
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]
News
Jet2 announces next UK base will be Luton
15/11/2024
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Jet2 (LS/EXS) has announced that it will open a new UK base next summer at Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) with flights to 17 destinations across Europe. The new base means that UK holiday airline, which includes Jet2 Holidays, will once again be going head to head with easyJet and Ryanair which [read more]
News
October saw Airbus deliver 62 airliners to 37 customers
12/11/2024
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Airbus continued its strong year of aircraft production with 62 airliners being delivered in October to 37 customers around the world. Continuing the year long trend, Single-aisle airliners such as the A320neo and A220 families dominated deliveries accounting to 56 of the 62 deliveries. The A321neo was the most popular [read more]
Military aviation news
B-52s return to RAF Fairford for European Bomber Task Force
08/11/2024
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Four Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as part of the latest European Bomber Task Force by the United States Air Force (USAF). The aircraft will operate as the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taking part in exercises together with NATO Allies and other international partners [read more]
