Qatar Airways has announced it will be increasing the frequency of its flights between Manchester and Doha from May 2019. The airline currently operates 16 flights per week between the two cities and connects Manchester’s passengers to more than 150 destinations around the world including across Asia, Africa, Australia and [read more]
Brazilian airframes Embraer has secured a raft of orders on day two of the Farnborough Airshow. Embraer was showing off the latest variation of their regional jet, the E2 versions of the E-Jet range at the show in a specially liveried shark airliner which put on a stunning display over [read more]
The Royal Navy has a long and strong history of flying, and their Airshow held annually at RNAS Yeovilton (HMS HERON) is to help commemorate that and showcase some of the things they do. It is a large event on the airshow calendar, attracting aviation geeks and families from all [read more]
Virgin Orbit has entered into a partnership agreement with Spaceport Cornwall which will see satellite launches return to the UK for the first time in 50 years. The partnership with Satellite launch provider, Virgin Orbit, will see launches from a Spaceport at Cornwall Airport Newquay by 2021, using a modified Boeing [read more]
The EU commission has approved Ryanair taking a 75% stake in Austrian airline, Laudamotion. Laudamotion is owned by former Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda and took control of Niki when Air Berlin collapsed last year. Ryanair almost immediately took a stake 24% in the airline in a deal worth €50m, [read more]
London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) is gaining another Airbus A350 route later this year when Philippine Airlines switches to the type on its London- Manilla service. The route is currently being operated by a 370 seat Boeing 777-300ER but will be replaced by a 295 seat Airbus A350-900 from the 28th October. [read more]
Norwegian has been recognised as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Carrier for the 4th year in a row at the 25th World Travel Awards. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards acknowledge, celebrate and reward excellence across the travel industry. Norwegian has been carrying an aggressive growth strategy across Europe and in the [read more]
The deal which sees Airbus take a majority stake in the company set up to produce Bombardier C-Series jets came into effect yesterday. The Company, C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership is now owned by Airbus 50.01%, Bombardier 34% and Investissement Québec 16%. Airbus SAS, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus [read more]
Norwegian has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max with an upgraded, slimmer seat that promises more space for passengers. The 737 Max will be used on transatlantic routes from Edinburgh airport and the seats have been specifically designed for more comfort on longer routes. Norwegian says it will [read more]
Doha based Qatar Airways has said it will be having its biggest presence ever at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018 later this month. The airline will be showcasing its Q-Suite cabin on by exhibiting one of the airlines A350-1000 aircraft and a Boeing 777. The Qatari flag carrier will also treat visitors [read more]
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