British Airways (BA/BAW) has opened applications for fully-funded pilot training for the fourth year in a row investing £18m into future pilots. The funding will see 160 places available on the Speedbird Pilot Academy programme and will cover the £100,000 training cost of each student over the two year course [read more]
Leading UK regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) will launch direct from flights tomorrow Jersey Airport (JER/EGJJ) to Bordeaux, France for Summer 2026. The brand new twice-weekly service will operate on Mondays and Fridays from the 19th of June through to the 5th of October and is part of Loganair’s commitment to [read more]
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, the trade body for European airports, has warned that shortages of Jet fuel (Jet A1) could happen within a few weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. ACI Europe says that around 50% of fuel for European airports comes from the Persian Gulf, [read more]
Airbus has continued to build momentum in March 2026, securing significant new orders while maintaining a steady flow of aircraft deliveries to customers worldwide, including several airlines with strong UK links. While Airbus has yet to publish its full detailed breakdown for March within its monthly “Orders and Deliveries” dataset, [read more]
Air Astana has finalised an order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, marking the largest direct aircraft purchase in the airline group’s history and reinforcing long-standing ties with Airbus. The agreement covers five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft and forms part of the airline’s wider fleet expansion and modernisation strategy. The aircraft will be [read more]
Vietnamese national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced its summer schedule between London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Vietnam offering the UK’s only non-stop connection to the asian country. The flag carrier will operate three non stop flights per week to Hanoi and two non-stop flights per week to Ho Chi Minh City [read more]
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated its Bird of Prey interceptor drone in a live mission scenario, marking a significant shift in the cost-dynamics of modern counter-UAS operations. During a demonstration at a military training facility in northern Germany, the interceptor autonomously detected and classified a medium-sized one-way attack [read more]
Passengers across the UK and Europe are being warned of a sharp rise in fake airline customer service accounts on X (formerly Twitter), as fraudsters exploit widespread flight disruption caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. With thousands of flights cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures and security concerns, [read more]
Bristol Airport has unveiled ambitious long-term proposals aimed at expanding capacity, enhancing passenger experience and supporting regional growth, as it sets out its vision for the future. The South West gateway confirmed plans that could see significant investment in infrastructure, including terminal expansion, improved transport links and the potential introduction of [read more]
Finnair has announced a significant fleet renewal programme with an order for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, in a deal comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The new aircraft will replace the airline’s older regional jets and form a key part of Finnair’s strategy for sustainable and profitable [read more]
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