Four people have been killed and a further 11 injured after an Italian Army Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during operations supporting the European Union’s peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The accident happened on Thursday, 29th of October, in the Gorice area of the Brčko District in northern Bosnia, [read more]
Emirates Skywards members can boost their Miles balances this winter with a range of limited-time offers covering hotel stays, holiday packages, car rentals and loyalty points conversions. The loyalty programme, operated by Emirates and flydubai, has announced a series of promotions running from 29 October to November 2026, giving members [read more]
Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced plans for a 10-year, £2.5 billion research and technology programme aimed at securing the UK’s position in the next generation of commercial aircraft engines, with the potential to deliver £120 billion to the national economy over the programme’s lifetime. The proposed partnership would [read more]
Britain’s airports are preparing for a new era of investment, with plans to expand terminals, increase passenger capacity, improve transport links and reopen facilities that could reshape the UK’s aviation network over the coming years. From proposals for a third runway at Heathrow and the approved Northern Runway project at [read more]
South Yorkshire’s leaders have approved plans to bring Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and the adjacent Innovation Quarter employment land into public ownership, marking a significant milestone in efforts to restore commercial aviation to the region. The decision was taken at a meeting of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) [read more]
Jersey’s aviation heritage is being celebrated with a special commemorative stamp collection marking the 75th anniversary of the Jersey Aero Club, recognising the organisation’s contribution to flying, pilot training and the island’s aviation community since 1951. Released by Jersey Post, the Jersey Aero Club 75th Anniversary stamp issue highlights the [read more]
Welsh aircraft maintenance specialist Caerdav has begun work on a new composites and paint workshop at its St Athan base in South Wales, with the facility expected to open in early 2027 and create additional employment opportunities in the local area. The development forms part of Caerdav’s long-term growth strategy [read more]
Filton’s extraordinary contribution to British and global aviation has received international recognition, with the historic Gloucestershire site and airfield named an AIAA Historic Aerospace Site in acknowledgement of more than a century of aircraft design and manufacturing. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has recognised Filton for its [read more]
easyJet is to introduce high-speed inflight Wi-Fi for the first time, partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to bring internet connectivity to millions of passengers travelling with the airline. The rollout is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027, with the installation of Starlink connectivity across easyJet’s Airbus [read more]
British Airways has launched its new winter 2026 schedule with the introduction of flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the airline expands its international network with new routes, additional services and increased capacity across popular destinations. The new schedule includes four new routes, additional aircraft entering the fleet and the [read more]
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