Wing transport capacity at Airbus’ wing manufacturing site at Broughton, North Wales; has been doubled following the opening of a new central hub for Oversized Beluga Transport Jigs. The facility is the first of its kind in the Airbus network and is the result of a €7.8m investment in the [read more]
European OEM Airbus has issued an alert to operators of Airbus A320 family warning them to a potential risk of critical flight control data corruption from intense solar radiation. Airbus worked with aviation authorities, including European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), after identifying a significant number of A320 family aircraft which [read more]
Virgin Atlantic is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, with two major new long-haul routes launching from London Heathrow. These additions expand the airline’s global network and offer UK travellers fresh opportunities to explore Asia’s most vibrant destinations. London Heathrow to Seoul – Launching 29 March 2026 Virgin [read more]
Jet2 is set for a major expansion in 2026, launching a wide range of new routes and strengthening its presence at airports across the UK. A key development is the opening of a brand-new base at London Gatwick Airport, where six aircraft — including five new Airbus A321neos — will [read more]
With Black Friday and the increasingly popular ‘Travel Tuesday’ approaching, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued an urgent warning to holidaymakers. The regulator is urging caution after new figures revealed that travellers lost a staggering £11 million to holiday fraud in 2024 alone. As bargain hunters scour the [read more]
Malta’s mix of honey-coloured streets, prehistoric temples, tiny fishing villages and crystalline bays makes it an irresistible short-haul choice from the UK. It’s compact (you can cross the main island end-to-end in under an hour) yet packed with things to do: UNESCO-listed Valletta, the baroque quiet of Mdina, the Blue [read more]
The union which represents British airline pilots, BALPA has condemned todays budget by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves as ‘Bad News for the aviation industry. In her budget, Ms Reeves went against advice form the industry and raised Air Passenger Duty inline with RPI, a move which will hit families going [read more]
British Airways has unveiled a series of new routes for 2026, expanding both its short-haul and long-haul network as demand for leisure and business travel continues to grow. The additions include new services to the Adriatic coast, the Channel Islands and a fresh gateway in the United States, offering UK [read more]
easyJet has unveiled a major expansion of its UK network, confirming the launch of 16 new routes from eight airports across the country for the Summer 2026 season. The new services will connect UK travellers to an even wider choice of sunshine destinations, cultural city breaks and island getaways across Europe, North [read more]
The UK Government has announced that it has selected Heathrow Airport’s own proposal for a third runway as its preferred option. The two plans put forward were very different with Heathrow’s plan including a 2.2 mile long runway which would require the M25 to be moved and a tunnel being [read more]
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