UK low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has rejected multiple bids from US based investment group Castlelake following the deceleration of an offer period. The latest offer totalled £4.7bn which prompted the easyJet board to reject the bids and to accuse Castlelake of trying to “buy it on the cheap” however the [read more]
Australian flag carrier Qantas has confirmed it will launch non-stop flights between Sydney and London in October 2027 using an Ultra long range variant off the Airbus A350. Under the banner of Project Sunrise, Qantas is looking to make travel to Australia from long haul destinations like London easier and [read more]
Istanbul’s mega hub iGA Istanbul Airport has become the worlds first of its size to meet 100% of its electricity needs by solar power. This is possible due to the completion of a new solar power plant in Eskişehir which is one of the largest renewable investments in global aviation. [read more]
The UK Government has unveiled a new £219 million funding programme aimed at accelerating domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with ministers hoping the investment will strengthen the country’s position as a global leader in low-carbon aviation while creating thousands of skilled jobs. The new Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF), [read more]
Aviation enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the South West are set to descend on Cotswold Airport this summer as the airport prepares to host its annual Open Weekend on 4 and 5 July 2026. Running from 10am to 4pm on both days, the event will provide a rare opportunity [read more]
Britten-Norman has announced that the first new BN2 Islander to be produced entirely through its reshored UK manufacturing programme has reached 75% completion at the company’s Bembridge facility, marking a significant milestone in the return of full Islander production to Britain. The aircraft, which is being built for the Falkland [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]
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]
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]
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