Menzies Aviation has completed the integration of G2 Secure Staff less than 12 months after acquiring the US aviation services provider in a $305 million deal, creating a combined North American business with a workforce of around 20,000 people. The integration is the largest in Menzies Aviation’s history and brings [read more]
The first fully UK-built Britten-Norman (BN) Islander has begun ground testing ahead of its first flight at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. Britten-Norman took the decision to move production back to UK after aq long period where major assemblies for the aircraft type were manufactured overseas meaning that new [read more]
Embraer’s new Phenom 300EV has secured certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for the latest version of the light business jet to enter service in key global markets. The triple certification makes [read more]
Spanish budget airline Vueling has pulled all its winter services from Welsh Government owned Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) leaving hundreds who had booked flights to Spain over the winter having to seek alternative flights. The move comes as a blow to the struggling Welsh Airport and will further hit passenger numbers [read more]
The UK Government and Google have announced a £5m trial to look at how vapour trails, sometimes called ‘Contrails’ can be avoided in a bid to promote cleaner aviation. The trial will examine whether planes can avoid flying through weather that increases long-lasting vapour trails using data from the Met [read more]
Eve Air Mobility has strengthened its push into the Asian Advanced Air Mobility market after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Thai aerospace and engineering company RV Connex. The agreement will see the two companies work together to help develop the regulatory and operational framework required to introduce electric vertical [read more]
For many families, the summer holidays begin long before the aircraft leaves the runway. From navigating busy airport terminals to keeping children entertained on a four-hour flight, travelling with young passengers can quickly become overwhelming. The good news is that a little planning can make a huge difference, helping parents [read more]
Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has reopened roads serving Terminals 2 and 3 after flooding caused significant disruption for passengers during one of the busiest periods of the summer getaway. The flooding affected the airport’s central terminal area on Saturday, 15th of August, temporarily preventing passengers from reaching or leaving Terminals 2 [read more]
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic. Team (RAFAT), The Red Arrows, have been forced to cancel their appearance at several UK airshows after adverse weather has prevented them returning to the UK from Canada. The Reds were due to return to their home base at RAF Waddington last week but weather [read more]
easyJet Group, which includes UK Low Cost Carrier (LCC) easyJet (U2/EZY), has agreed a deal for its sale to Apollo after rival Castlelake pulled out of the bidding war. The sale, valued at £5.7bn (£7.15 per share), will see the US firm take control of the easyJet group which employs [read more]
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