Eastern Airways has introduced a fifth aircraft type to its fleet. Two new ATR 72-600 are coming straight from the production line in Toulouse, France. ATR is part of the Airbus group and the aircraft offers a comfortable cabin environment with a state-of-the-art glass cockpit incorporating the latest technologies. It has [read more]
It’s the end of summer and for many, it’s the season to make travel plans. Here are offers from top airlines to stir your wanderlust. Aer Lingus has introduced a new basic economy option on transatlantic flights designed to compete with low-cost long-haul carriers like Norwegian and WOW air. The [read more]
Imagine you are 73-years-old who lives in South Africa and you want to visit your daughter in London. Now imagine you have a life-long fear of flying! That’s exactly the scenario faced by 73-year-old Ronnie Leach. After 72 years, Mr. Leach feared he would never conquer his fear of flying and [read more]
Easyjet – Inside the Cockpit is a new fly-on-the-wall series on ITV following trainee easyJet pilots as they take their first steps flying for the airline. Easyjet, the UK’s biggest airline, launched its largest ever pilot recruitment drive this year including a focus on encouraging more women to apply for [read more]
Aer Lingus has unveiled what it says is its largest ever winter flights schedule, including 350 extra transatlantic flights where capacity will grow by 13pc. This is aided by the introduction of a new Airbus A330-300, which will be in operation for the full 2017/18 winter season. This is aided [read more]
Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) is known as a bucket and spade airport thanks to the majority of routes being to the traditional holiday destinations such as Spain, Greece and Portugal. But take away the likes of the Thomson, Thomas Cook & Flybe and you still have an airport that’s busy, just not [read more]
In a bid to halt the stagnant sales of the Airbus A380, Airbus have announced the A380plus, an upgraded version of the super-jumbo which entered service in 2007. The Airbus A380, who’s wings are made at the Airbus UK site at Broughton, North Wales has seen declining sales and cancelled [read more]
The Champions League Final last weekend provided a major traffic boost to both cardiff airports. While Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) in Rhoose saw fans arriving from across Europe, Cardiff City Heliport (EGFC) was playing host to VIP Helicopters and various Air Support Units. Cardiff Airport anticipated around 400 extra movements between the [read more]
Football giants Real Madrid and Juventus will arrive at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) today with Juventus already on their way. Both teams will compete in the UEFA Champions League Final tomorrow evening at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. Juventus left Turin (TRN/LIMF) earlier this morning onboard Alitalia AZ9518,an Airbus A321 (EI-IXZ) [read more]
With the Champions League Final in Cardiff just days away, Cardiff Airport has been busy preparing for what could turn out to be the busiest week in its history. That’s why we’ve produced the ultimate guide to Cardiff Airport & the Champions League Final. With over 400 extra movements on [read more]
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