Researchers from Swansea University have played a key role in a landmark aviation achievement after a modern aero engine was successfully operated on 100% hydrogen fuel at full take-off power for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet, aimed [read more]
Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has announced a new partnership with Murray Travel to launch a direct-flight package holiday programme to Tenerife in March 2027, providing passengers across Cornwall and the South West with a new winter sun option from their local airport. The programme, which officially goes on sale at [read more]
Bournemouth Airport based specialist freight carrier European Cargo has appointed administrators after six years of operations. Founded during the COVID pandemic, European Cargo played a vital role in importing medical PPE equipment using an ex Virgin Atlantic A340-600 that was converted for cargo. Founder Paul Stoddart sold the airline in [read more]
A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field near Oakhampton in Devon with witnesses describing wreckage strewn across the field. The Royal Navy issued a statement confirming the crash which happened at 04:00 this morning saying “it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time”. A further statement [read more]
The first of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs ordered by Australian carrier Qantas has taken its first flight fron the home of Airbus in Toulouse, France. The aircraft forms part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme to offer ultra-long range non-stop flights such as London to Sydney. The flight lasted for 3 hours [read more]
Loganair (LM/LOG) has celebrated the launch of its Jersey to Paris route, further enhancing connectivity to Europe from the Channel Islands. The first departure left Jerset yesterday, the 31st of May, and flights will now operate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday each week until the 22nd October. Ronnie Matheson, chief [read more]
In this exclusive opinion feature, Anatoly Parkhomchuk, Founder and Managing Director at Jet Agent, shares why he thinks that aircraft sales remain driven by people in an ever-growing AI world. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing aviation. Operators are using AI to anticipate maintenance issues, optimise routes, align crew scheduling with [read more]
The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 new five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant investment in the country’s public safety and emergency response capabilities. The aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service and will become the backbone of its fleet, [read more]
European OEM Airbus has received a boost for the yet-to-be-certified Airbus A350 Freighter (A350F) with both Air China Cargo and Cathay Group ordering additional units. Air China Cargo has purchased an additional four aircraft, bringing their total order for the type to 10, while Cathay Group ordered an additional two [read more]
Aer Lingus has marked its 90th anniversary with the successful restoration and return to flight of its historic de Havilland DH.84 Dragon, EI-ABI. Affectionately known as Iolar (the Irish word for eagle), the rare 1936-built vintage airliner took to the skies today to recreate Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight from Dublin [read more]
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