Flights from the UK to key middle-east airports such as Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been suspended until further notice after the US launched attacks on Iran this morning prompting retaliations by Iran against many of the Gulf States. Retaliatory strikes by Iran have so far seen missiles attacks [read more]
International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Aer Lingus, has reported record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, highlighting sustained demand for air travel and setting out ambitious fleet and network plans – including the deployment of new Boeing 787s at London Gatwick. [read more]
The UK’s airline industry has hailed Government backing for expansion and sustainability while warning that rising costs risk undermining the nation’s global competitiveness. Speaking at the Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026, Chair, Baroness Liz Sugg welcomed strong ministerial support for growth, airspace modernisation, airport expansion and the development of sustainable [read more]
ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered a third ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft to PNG Air, further strengthening the Papua New Guinean carrier’s domestic fleet. The regional aircraft leasing specialist confirmed that the latest turboprop has been placed on lease with PNG Air, marking another milestone in the growing relationship between the two companies. The delivery [read more]
Oxfordshire based Evolito Limited has been selected to develop a cutting-edge electric wheel taxi system as part of a UK-backed aerospace consortium, in a move aimed at reducing emissions and operating costs during aircraft ground operations. The initiative, known as Project SONATA (System Optimisation of Non-Propulsive Energy in Aircraft Taxi Technologies [read more]
The first aircraft for this summer’s Royal International Air Tattoo has been revealed, with a Finnish Air Force F-18 set to take part in the flying display at RAF Fairford. With less than six months to go until the Gloucestershire air base is transformed into a world-renowned aviation showcase, organisers have confirmed the [read more]
Turkish Airlines has marked a significant milestone in its long history with the unveiling of its 500th aircraft, a landmark moment for the carrier that began operations in 1933 with just five aircraft. The new addition to the fleet, an Airbus A350 named TK Family, joined the airline at the end of [read more]
Regional carrier expands island network with new UK, Irish and French services for summer 2026 Loganair has unveiled plans to strengthen connectivity from Jersey with the launch of four new direct routes to Norwich, East Midlands Airport, Dublin and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The services, which go on sale today, represent a significant expansion of the airline’s [read more]
Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada has disclosed a form order for eight Airbus A350-1000 wide body airlines making it the latest customer for the popular long range aircraft. Air Canada’s current long haul fleet is primarily made up of rBoeing 777 and 787 aircraft but the new order marks a [read more]
European OEM Airbus has made a strong start to 2026 delivering 19 aircraft to 15 customers in Janurary and gained orders for 49 aircraft. As usual, single-aisle aircraft dominated the deliveries with 15 A320neo family aircraft delivered, including 10 A321neos and five A320neos going to customers including Turkish Airlines, Wizz [read more]
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