Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two largest commercial airliner OEMs, have released their financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, offering a snapshot of the commercial aviation sector’s ongoing recovery and the differing fortunes of each manufacturer. Deliveries: Airbus Ahead in Volume Airbus delivered 306 commercial aircraft [read more]
Private aviation specialists NetJets have opened a 24/7 service hub at Farnborough Airport (FAB/EGLF) to better serve its European operations. Farnborough is the main gateway to the UK for business and private aviation and the new facility with elevate NetJets maintenance and support of its growing European fleet. Featuring state [read more]
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways (Etihad) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR during a ceremony at Airbus’ Finkenwerder final assembly line (FAL). The single-aisle airliner features a cabin which includes first-class suites and fully flat beds in business class, which the airline says is redefining narrowbody luxury. Each window-facing [read more]
Today marks 25 years since the tragic crash of Air France Flight 4590 — the only fatal accident involving the iconic Concorde. On 25 July 2000, the supersonic jet crashed shortly after take-off from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, killing all 109 people on board and four people on [read more]
Dublin-based leasing specialist Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, bringing its total backlog with the European OEM to 413 aircraft. The latest order comprises 75 Airbus A321neo single-aisle airliners and 15 Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft. Avolon was the launch customer for the A330neo and has 33 already [read more]
The UK Government has unlocked £63 million in funding for the development of clean aviation fuels, supporting around 1,400 jobs. The money will be distributed across 17 UK companies in a bid to accelerate the development and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is seen as a key interim [read more]
The Royal International Air Tattoo, which takes place annually at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saw bumper crowds this year with over 175,000 people attending over the three days. The crowds were treated to static and flying displays of aircraft from 27 different nations, with a combined aircraft participation of 227 [read more]
The UK’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has made its debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in a world-first flypast with the RAF Red Arrows. The Boeing E-Wedgetail AEW Mk1 is the RAF’s latest airborne early warning aircraft and is based on the Boeing 737 airliner. It [read more]
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows have completed their first full public air display using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford. After having previously only completed flypasts using SAF, the Red Arrows will perform their aerobatic displays [read more]
Moroting organisation The RAC has hit out at airport drop off charges which have seen significant rises at some of the UK’s busiest airports, and introduced for the first time at Cardiff Airport. So called ‘Kiss and Fly’ charges can be as much as £7.00 for just a few minutes [read more]
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