Vietnamese national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced its summer schedule between London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Vietnam offering the UK’s only non-stop connection to the asian country. The flag carrier will operate three non stop flights per week to Hanoi and two non-stop flights per week to Ho Chi Minh City [read more]
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated its Bird of Prey interceptor drone in a live mission scenario, marking a significant shift in the cost-dynamics of modern counter-UAS operations. During a demonstration at a military training facility in northern Germany, the interceptor autonomously detected and classified a medium-sized one-way attack [read more]
Aer Lingus has officially entered the low-earth orbit era of passenger experience, launching its first Starlink-equipped aircraft today. The move marks a significant upgrade in the airline’s connectivity offering, promising at-home internet speeds at 35,000 feet. The inaugural high-speed flight took place today on flight EI105 from Dublin to New [read more]
Passengers across the UK and Europe are being warned of a sharp rise in fake airline customer service accounts on X (formerly Twitter), as fraudsters exploit widespread flight disruption caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. With thousands of flights cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures and security concerns, [read more]
Bristol Airport has unveiled ambitious long-term proposals aimed at expanding capacity, enhancing passenger experience and supporting regional growth, as it sets out its vision for the future. The South West gateway confirmed plans that could see significant investment in infrastructure, including terminal expansion, improved transport links and the potential introduction of [read more]
Widespread airspace closures across the Middle East have led to a dramatic reduction in aviation activity, with flights to, from and within the region falling by 59% since 28 February 2026, according to new analysis from aviation consultancy IBA. The figures, based on data up to 22 March 2026 from the [read more]
The UK’s airports face constant pressure for traffic growth within fixed and protected boundaries. These create challenges for airport operators, airlines, baggage and maintenance businesses along with other stakeholders. Protecting aircraft, workers, passengers and cargo remain key and heavily regulated tasks for companies, with technology at the forefront of the [read more]
Bombardier has marked a major milestone with the delivery of the first Global 8000 business jet to NetJets, the programme’s fleet launch customer and one of the world’s leading private aviation operators. The aircraft was formally handed over at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Montréal on 26 March, in front of [read more]
The two pilots of an Air Canada Express regional jet have been killed when their aircraft collided with a fire truck at New York’s La Guardia airport while responding to an emergency. The incident happened at just after 10pm local time (2am UK time) after the flight had arrived from [read more]
Finnair has announced a significant fleet renewal programme with an order for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, in a deal comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The new aircraft will replace the airline’s older regional jets and form a key part of Finnair’s strategy for sustainable and profitable [read more]
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