The past 12 months have marked a decisive period for the UK’s aviation and aerospace sectors. What began as cautious optimism has evolved into renewed confidence, record demand and long-term strategic investment. Airlines have rebuilt networks, manufacturers have increased output, and sustainability has moved from aspiration to action. Below is [read more]
Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has launched its Tartan sale today offering discounts of 17% on flights across its network making 2026 the perfect year for a staycation in the UK. The sale runs from today, 29th of December 2025 through to the 8th January 2026 and gives passengers the [read more]
Brazilian OEM Embraer has delivered the 50th Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Canadian carrier Porter Airlines marking a milestone for the carrier. Porter Airlines took delivery of the first of 75 E195-E2s in December 2022 and a steady stream of the type has joined the airliner up this milestone aircraft this [read more]
UK airports are preparing for one of their busiest festive seasons on record, with millions of passengers expected to take to the skies over the Christmas and New Year period as demand for air travel continues to grow. According to data from Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, between 19 December and 4 [read more]
Airbus has delivered the first of four A321XLR single-aisle airliners to Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq, one of the countries leading privately owned passenger airlines. The aircraft has been financed by Air Lease who have placed the A321XLR on a long-term lease. Powered by two CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR is capable [read more]
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 airliners bringing their order total for the type to 15. The new aircraft will join the airline alongside the 15 Airbus A350-900s already in service with the Taiwan based carrier. “Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step [read more]
Costa Rica captivates British travellers with its extraordinary biodiversity, beaches and commitment to environmental conservation. This Central American gem offers adventures ranging from cloud forest hikes to volcanic hot springs, all within a country smaller than Scotland. Planning strategically guarantees that you experience the best of Costa Rica’s natural wonders whilst going [read more]
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK/EGPK) is celebrating its sixth consecutive year of profit as it continues to turn its fortunes around posting a £3.5 million operating profit for 2024/2025, up £300,000 from the previous year. This comes in part thanks to the “transformational” growth in its cargo market which has seen [read more]
Spaceport Cornwall, the UK’s first licensed spaceport, has begun work on a major new collaboration with the National Drone Hub aimed at creating a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), further strengthening Cornwall’s role in the UK’s future air and space ecosystem. The National Drone Hub, operated by [read more]
Projects designed to encourage young people into careers in aviation are set to benefit from a £750,000 funding boost, as the Government announces the latest awards from the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund. The funding will support initiatives across the UK that aim to showcase the wide range of [read more]
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