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Ontic Opens New 72,000 sq ft Aerospace MRO Facility in Gloucestershire

06/10/2026 3 minute read

Ontic has officially opened a new dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, bringing around 200 specialists together as part of a $30 million global investment in its aftermarket support capabilities. The purpose-built 72,000 sq ft site will strengthen the aerospace supplier’s ability to support airlines and [read more]

A Supermarine Spitfire of the BBMF (Image: UK Aviation Media )

Service Inquiry finds decades-old debris likely caused fatal Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby

05/10/2026 3 minute read

A Royal Air Force Service Inquiry has concluded that debris which had been present inside the carburettor of a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire for decades was very likely to have caused the loss of engine power that resulted in the fatal crash near RAF Coningsby on 25 May [read more]

A USAF B1-B Lancer takes off from RAF Fairford

US pulls bombers from RAF Fairford days after alleged terror plot was foiled

05/10/2026 2 minute read

The US has recalled all of its B1-B Bombers from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire where they have been using them to carry out operations in the Iran conflict. The Pentagon did not give a reason for the end of the deployment, which at its height saw B1-B Lancer and B52 [read more]

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Ontic expands US aerospace portfolio with Aero-Mach acquisition

04/10/2026 3 minute read

Ontic has expanded its aerospace portfolio with the acquisition of Wichita-based Aero-Mach Companies, adding three established specialist brands, new manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities, and a long-standing customer base to the growing aerospace group. The acquisition brings Aero-Mach Labs, Aero-Mach Wilco and Aero-Mach TCO into the Ontic family, further strengthening the [read more]

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FlyDubai pilot arrested following in-air cockpit stabbing

30/09/2026 < 1 minute read

A FlyDubai pilot has been arrested following an in-flight altercation on the flight deck which saw at least one pilot stabbed and the aircraft drop 17,000 feet in just over 100 seconds. The flight, FZ1073, was operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the co-pilot reportedly tried to take control [read more]

Airbus A350F takes to the skies for the first time

Airbus A350F freighter takes to the skies for first flight

29/09/2026 3 minute read

Airbus has taken a major step towards bringing its new A350F freighter to market after the first test aircraft completed its maiden flight, marking the beginning of a more than nine-month flight test campaign. The aircraft, MSN 700, took off equipped with dedicated flight test instrumentation and spent 4 hours [read more]

Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank

29/09/2026 3 minute read

Dublin based airliner leasing specialist Avolon has agreed the sale of a portfolio of 33 commercial aircraft to Qatar-based Lesha Bank, in a transaction that further strengthens the relationship between the global aviation finance company and the financial institution. Announced on 28th of September, the transaction comprises a diversified portfolio [read more]

European Aviation acquires European Cargo assets and plans return of A340 freighters

29/09/2026 4 minute read

European Aviation has completed the acquisition of the assets of European Cargo, securing the future of the carrier’s Airbus A340 freighter fleet and paving the way for a return to cargo operations. The deal, led by European Aviation chairman and chief executive Paul Stoddart, includes 16 Airbus A340 aircraft, seven [read more]

Starling Aerospace seats for first British-built BN Islander

Starling Aerospace completes seats for first Britten-Norman Islander built at reshored Bembridge line

28/09/2026 3 minute read

UK aircraft interiors specialist Starling Aerospace has completed the crew and passenger seating for the first Britten-Norman Islander to be built in the UK from detail component level since production was brought back to the manufacturer’s historic home at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The company has delivered the [read more]

Boeing B52H Stratofortress (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Counter-terrorism police lead investigation as major incident declared near RAF Fairford

27/09/2026 2 minute read

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford with specialist explosive units examining multiple vehicles following arrests under the Explosives Act. The incident is taking place in Whelford, which is at the eastern end of the air base that is currently being used for bomber operations in the Iran [read more]

RYR Fleet Ryanair, MaltaAir, Buzz parked at Ramp C, Renton Field

Boeing 737 lands at Manchester with just 363kg of fuel after Storm Amy diversion

26/09/2026 6 minute read

A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 operating a Ryanair service from Pisa to Glasgow Prestwick landed at Manchester Airport with just 363kg of fuel remaining after being caught in severe weather during Storm Amy, with three separate windshear encounters, multiple go-arounds and an initial refusal of its diversion request contributing to [read more]

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Two pilots eject as RAF Trainer crashes in North Wales

23/09/2026 < 1 minute read

Two pilots have safely ejected from the Bae Hawk T2 jet trainer during a sortie from RAF Valley before it crashed into the ground on Anglesey, North Wales. Images of the crash shows pilots struggling to control the aircraft, which is used for Royal Air Force (RAF) fast jet training, [read more]

Saxon Air named Aviation Company of the Year as sustainability investment earns second major award

23/09/2026 3 minute read

Norwich-based Saxon Air is celebrating a major double success at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026, after being named Aviation Company of the Year and also taking home the Sustainability & Environmental Award. The two awards recognise a landmark period for the company, which has expanded its aviation operations while [read more]

Airbus invests £150 million to transform Broughton A380 facility for A321 wing production

22/09/2026 3 minute read

Airbus is investing £150 million to transform its former A380 wing production facility at Broughton in North Wales into a new production line for A321 wings, as the manufacturer prepares for a major increase in A320 Family production. The investment will see the former A380 facility converted into a dedicated [read more]

Jet2 Holidays Boeing 737-800 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Jet2 partners with Adobe to bring more personalised holiday experiences to customers

22/09/2026 3 minute read

Jet2 is to use new artificial intelligence and customer experience technology from Adobe to make its holiday experience more personalised, with customers set to receive more relevant recommendations, offers and information based on their individual travel preferences. The multi-year partnership brings together Adobe’s customer experience technology and Jet2’s growing digital [read more]

Boeing 737: From the JT8D to the MAX – Six Decades of Evolution

20/09/2026 14 minute read

Few aircraft have had such a profound influence on commercial aviation as the Boeing 737. What began in the 1960s as a relatively small twin-engined jet designed for short-haul routes has developed through several generations into one of the most recognisable and successful airliner families in aviation history. The 737 [read more]

NATS report reveals one-millisecond software defect behind September air traffic chaos

18/09/2026 6 minute read

A previously unknown software defect with an exposure window of just around one millisecond was responsible for the major National Airspace System failure that caused widespread disruption across UK aviation on 8 September, according to a preliminary investigation by NATS. The report, published on 16th of September, reveals how a [read more]

BT Drone SIM Enables First National Routine BVLOS Police Drone Operations Across UK Rail Network

16/09/2026 3 minute read

British Transport Police (BTP) has become the first UK police force to routinely operate drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) as part of day-to-day policing, using BT’s Drone SIM technology and EE mobile connectivity. The new capability is being used to provide a faster way of responding to incidents [read more]

Xiamen Air Selects Altitude Engineering for Boeing 787 Line Maintenance at Heathrow

15/09/2026 3 minute read

Dublin-based aircraft maintenance provider Altitude Engineering has signed a long-term agreement with Xiamen Air to provide scheduled line maintenance support for the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner operations at London Heathrow Airport. The agreement begins with Xiamen Air’s scheduled flight operations in September 2026 and will see Altitude provide routine line [read more]

Virgin Atlantic named Team GB and ParalympicsGB airline partner for LA28

13/09/2026 4 minute read

Virgin Atlantic has been named the Official Airline Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with Virgin Atlantic Holidays also appointed Official Holiday Partner. With two years to go until the Games, the airline has officially begun its journey to LA28, with [read more]

Hampshire Air Festival cancelled as company goes into liquidation

09/09/2026 < 1 minute read

The inaugural Hampshire Air Festival which was due to take place this weekend (12th and 13th of September) has been cancelled after the company organising the event collapsed. In a statement the company said: “It is with profound sadness that directors of Montserrat Events & Festivals Limited have to announce [read more]

Deutsche Aircraft advances D328eco programme with landing gear flight testing milestone

08/09/2026 3 minute read

Deutsche Aircraft has taken another significant step towards certification of its D328eco regional aircraft after successfully completing low- and high-speed taxi testing and beginning flight testing of its new landing gear system. The German aircraft manufacturer has completed five development flights using a legacy D328 aircraft configured as a dedicated [read more]

Five confirmed dead as Amazon Prime Air freighter overshoots runway in Miami

06/09/2026 < 1 minute read

Five people have been confirmed dead as a result of an Amazon Prime Air freighter, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport earlier this evening. The Mayor of Miami Daniella Levine Cava confirmed the deaths in a press conference saying “We can confirm that [read more]

Britten-Norman Islander Completes First UK-Built Airframe Flight at Bembridge

06/09/2026 3 minute read

Britten-Norman has completed the first flight of an Islander whose airframe has been assembled entirely in the UK from detail components, marking a significant step in the manufacturer’s return to full aircraft production at Bembridge Airport on the Isle of Wight. The aircraft took to the air from Bembridge at [read more]

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South African regulator pulls approval for Airlink flypast after ‘concerns’ appear from previous one

03/09/2026 2 minute read

The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has removed the authorisation for a 3rd rugby flypast by South African airline Airlink following concerns over last weeks flypast over the DHL Stadium which drew worldwide attention after the aircraft appeared exceedingly low. Following the incident, Airlink issued a statement saying that [read more]

Embraer E195-E2 (Image: Nick Harding / UK Aviation Media)

Embraer Delivers 2,000th E-Jet as E195-E2 Milestone Aircraft Goes to Azul

03/09/2026 3 minute read

Embraer has celebrated a major milestone with the delivery of its 2,000th E-Jet, more than two decades after the first aircraft in the family entered commercial service. The milestone aircraft, an E195-E2, has been delivered to Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas, marking another significant chapter in the development of one [read more]

Loganair upgrades its in-flight product with new complimentary offerings

01/09/2026 2 minute read

Leading UK regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is enhancing its in-flight product with new Coffee, Water, Shortbread and Sweets among the changes to its onboard complimentary service. The new coffee offering comes from iconic Italian coffer specialists, Lavazza whilst the water gets a more Scottish feel with Highland Spring now available, [read more]

UK Travellers Avoiding Middle East Flights: Routes Redrawn

01/09/2026 5 minute read

This article first appeared on AirMedia24.com For much of the past two decades, a UK passenger travelling to Bangkok, Sydney or Nairobi thought nothing of the connecting leg in between, almost always via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. That default has broken. UK travellers’ aversion to flights involving a Middle [read more]

Menzies Aviation Completes $305 Million G2 Secure Staff Integration in Under 12 Months

31/08/2026 3 minute read

Menzies Aviation has completed the integration of G2 Secure Staff less than 12 months after acquiring the US aviation services provider in a $305 million deal, creating a combined North American business with a workforce of around 20,000 people. The integration is the largest in Menzies Aviation’s history and brings [read more]

First UK-built Britten-Norman Islander begins ground testing

26/08/2026 2 minute read

The first fully UK-built Britten-Norman (BN) Islander has begun ground testing ahead of its first flight at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. Britten-Norman took the decision to move production back to UK after aq long period where major assemblies for the aircraft type were manufactured overseas meaning that new [read more]

Embraer Phenom 300EV Receives Triple Certification Ahead of 2028 Deliveries

25/08/2026 3 minute read

Embraer’s new Phenom 300EV has secured certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for the latest version of the light business jet to enter service in key global markets. The triple certification makes [read more]

Vueling pulls winter services from Cardiff Airport

24/08/2026 < 1 minute read

Spanish budget airline Vueling has pulled all its winter services from Welsh Government owned Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) leaving hundreds who had booked flights to Spain over the winter having to seek alternative flights. The move comes as a blow to the struggling Welsh Airport and will further hit passenger numbers [read more]

UK Government and Google team up to cut aircraft vapour trails

18/08/2026 2 minute read

The UK Government and Google have announced a £5m trial to look at how vapour trails, sometimes called ‘Contrails’ can be avoided in a bid to promote cleaner aviation. The trial will examine whether planes can avoid flying through weather that increases long-lasting vapour trails using data from the Met [read more]