From the outside, aviation often appears to be a system where everything runs smoothly. Planes take off every few minutes, processes mesh seamlessly, and delays seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Yet this impression is somewhat misleading. Behind the scenes, things do not run quite so smoothly, especially [read more]
Cotswold Airport (GBA/EGBP) has announced a new executive structure as it positions itself for further expansion in business aviation and sustainable aerospace. The privately owned airport, which handles more than 36,000 aircraft movements each year, is investing in enhanced hangarage and infrastructure to meet rising demand from the business aviation [read more]
Swiss carrier Edelweiss has announced it is expanding its summer schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) by adding a 3rd weekly flight. The Friday flight will operate between the 3rd of July and the 21st August giving passengers more options for shorter trip durations with flights no on Wednesday, Friday [read more]
A Boeing 727 operated by 2Excel Aviation is set to visit Doncaster Sheffield Airport on Thursday 8 May 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to assess the airport’s readiness for a potential reopening. The planned arrival of the classic trijet will be one of the most notable aircraft movements at the airport since it [read more]
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the type in Canada as it advances its fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. The aircraft, the first of 30 A321XLRs due to join the airline’s fleet, is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. Its arrival [read more]
The first complete Main Deck Cargo Door (MDCD) for the Airbus A350F has arrived on the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The MCD assembly was manufactured in Illescas, Spain and is the largest in the industry with a 4.5m cut-out width and a 4.3m tall opening. Airbus’ site [read more]
Finnair and Edinburgh Airport are marking a decade of continuous direct services between Edinburgh and Helsinki, ten years on from the route’s launch on 18 April 2016. Passengers departing the Scottish capital were treated to a small celebration at the gate to commemorate the milestone, ahead of their journey to Finland – recently reaffirmed [read more]
Ethiopian Airlines has converted six options for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to firm orders following a deal signed in Arlington, Virginia. The options were part of a landmark deal signed in 2023 which saw the African airliner order 11 Dreamliners and 26 737 Max sing-aisle airliners with 36 options. The airline [read more]
Embraer has confirmed that its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft has successfully concluded a major international demonstration campaign, achieving a 100% mission completion rate. The extensive tour saw the aircraft fly more than 47,000 nautical miles across 54 flights, operating in 11 countries over a period exceeding 70 days. The campaign [read more]
New analysis from IBA has revealed that jet fuel prices remain significantly elevated, continuing to place pressure on airline finances despite a short-term easing in global markets. According to IBA, jet fuel prices were still around 54% above pre-conflict levels as of 8 April. Although prices fell from a peak of $114 [read more]
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