Cargo flights to China are set to begin from Teesside International Airport after a landmark agreement secured a major new long-haul freight link, delivering a significant boost to regional trade and international connectivity. UK-based global air freight carrier European Cargo has confirmed it will establish a new operational base at Teesside Airport Business Park [read more]
The aviation analytics firm Cirium has reviewed scheduled flights and cancellation data between the UK and the Middle East, revealing widespread disruption as airspace closures continue across parts of the region. Despite the ongoing situation, 74 flights are scheduled to depart from the UK to Middle Eastern destinations today (2 March), representing 24,705 [read more]
Loganair has unveiled its 2026/27 winter schedule, with flights now on sale through to March 2027 as the carrier looks to capitalise on strong seasonal demand across its regional network. Passengers booking early will have access to the airline’s lowest fares, with the UK’s leading regional airline encouraging customers to secure [read more]
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]
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