Flights have officially got underway at Jet2’s 13th UK base, London Luton Airport (LTN/EGGW) today with the first flights taking off to Majorca, Tenerife and Antalya. The airline marked the launch with celebrations in the airport including a red carpet and giveaways as well as with passengers in the air. [read more]
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has disclosed that it is the customer behind an order for eight Airbus A321neo airliners which is in addition to the 52 A320neo family aircraft that it already had on order. The additional aircraft will help Aegean continue to grow its network and supports its expansion [read more]
Ugandan flag carrier Uganda Airlines has announced a new direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). Launching the four-times-per-week flight on the 18th of May is Uganda Airlines’ first phase of re-entry into Europe and restores its connection to the UK for the first time in a decade. [read more]
TAP Air Portugal is offering passengers the chance to earn 80% more bonus miles on flights booked today (17th of March) and tomorrow (18th of March) as it celebrates 80 years of service. UK Passengers booking flights should use the promo code BDAYTPGB80 and the offer is valid for flights [read more]
Six aerospace companies have been listed on the annual Clarivate TOP 100 Global Innovators list which highlights global companies that are leading the world in technology research and innovation. Highest ranked is RTX, which is made up of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. RTX manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, [read more]
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]
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]
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]
Aerostructures manufacturer Spirit Aerosystems has confirmed its shareholders have approved a takeover deal from Boeing Company as the OEM looks to secure its supply chain for Boeing aircraft sections. The acquisition was approved by a special shareholders’ meeting where shareholders voted to approve the deal which is expected to be [read more]
Brazilian OEM Embraer has reported a record company-wide backlog in its final quarter results (Q4) for 2024. The Sao Paulo headquartered business makes the popular regional jet range including the E170 and E190 E2 airliners, business jets, and military aircraft. In its financial results, it listed a backlog worth $26.3 [read more]
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