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IAG gives Boeing a boost in Paris on Day 2

19th June 2019 Nick Harding

British Airways parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), has given Boeing a boost at the Paris Air Show with a letter of intent for Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The surprise …

Aer Lingus to operate Airbus A321neo from Heathrow

12th June 2019 Nick Harding

Irish carrier Aer Lingus (EI/EIN) will fly its Airbus A321neo LR aircraft from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) to Dublin (DUB/EIDW) in November this year following delivery delays to the airline. Aer …

JetBlue to launch New York & Boston to London flights

10th April 2019 Nick Harding

US budget airline JetBlue (B6/JBU) has announced it will launch direct flights to London from New York JFK and Boston airports. The airline hasn’t disclosed details of which London Airport …

British Airways A350 will be first to have new Club Suite

19th March 2019 Lisa Parkes

British Airways (BA/BAW) has confirmed that its Airbus A350 will be the first aircraft to be fitted with the new Business Class “Club Suite”. The A350 joins the British Airways …

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In Pictures: Beluga XL makes first UK visit

15th February 2019 Nick Harding

Airbus massive new super transporter aircraft made its first visit to the UK yesterday with flypasts at Bristol Airport, Airbus UK at Filton and then landing at Airbus’ wing production …

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The A380 is dead, its official

14th February 2019 Nick Harding

Airbus has formally announced it cease production of the Airbus A380 superjumbo after the biggest operator slashed its order for the aircraft. As reported yesterday, Emirates (EK/UAE) was in talks …

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Where to see the Beluga XL’s first UK visit

14th February 2019 Nick Harding

The Beluga XL, Airbus’ latest special transporter aircraft is to make its first visit to the UK today as it heads from Tolouse to the wing factory at Airbus Broughton …

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A380 life support to end after Airlines cancel orders

13th February 2019 Nick Harding

Airbus is expected to officially cancel the Airbus A380 project as early as tomorrow after a run of cancellations for the superjumbo. Qantas recently cancelled an order for 8 aircraft …

Laudamotion to increase fleet as Ryanair takes full control

30th January 2019 Nick Harding

Ryanair Holdings PLC (owners of Ryanair) has now taken full control of Laudamotion (OE/LDM) following the completion of the sale of 100% shareholding in the airline. Ryanair is planning to …

A330neo gets ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification

28th January 2019 Lisa Parkes

The Airbus A330-900neo has been granted ‘beyond 180 minutes’ ETOPS certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) clearing the way for operators of the type to use it on …