Figures released by European OEM Airbus show that it delivered 78 airliners last month to 36 customers around the world. As usual, single-aisle airliners made up the bulk of the deliveries with 37 A321neos, 25 A320neos, two A319neos being delivered along with four A220-300s. Customers included Wizz Air, British Airways [read more]
A UPS freighter has crashed while taking off from Louisville, Kentucky hitting several ground premises including a petroleum recycling business sparking a massive fire. UPS flight 2976 was being operated by a McDonnel Douglas MD11 and was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii. Officials have confirmed 12 people have been killed in [read more]
Leading low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has a launched a new twice-weekly service to Barcelona from Southampton Airport (SOU/EGHI). The new route operates on Mondays and Fridays giving passengers the chance to visit the city for a long weekend or a 5 day mini break. As the capital of Spain’s Calatlan [read more]
Britten-Norman, the UK-based aircraft manufacturer famous for the robust Islander, has introduced a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service, offering operators a seamless, end-to-end solution for modernising their fleets. The initiative is designed to provide full lifecycle support for owners of the iconic twin-engine aircraft, enabling them to transition effortlessly [read more]
Humberside based Eastern Airways (T3/EZE) has filed notice that intends to appoint administrators as it suspended flight operations. The airline has suffered significant losses increases £19.7 million for the last financial year to March 2024, an increase of £4.8 million. Flights due to operate today have been suspended and it [read more]
Africa’s air transport sector is set to enjoy a year of strong growth in 2025, with passenger traffic expected to rise by 15 per cent to reach around 113 million travellers, according to new analysis from aviation consultancy IBA. The firm’s latest Africa Aviation Market Update points to a continent [read more]
In an unprecedented move, a number of airliners are retiring Airbus A220 aircraft that are just a few years old. This shocking trend is largely the result of ongoing issues with the aircraft’s Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines, a problem that has led to major operational and financial [read more]
Discover everything about JFK Airport fast track services. Save time, reduce stress, and enjoy expedited security, check-in, and lounge access. Navigating John F. Kennedy International Airport can feel overwhelming, especially during peak travel times. With millions of passengers passing through its terminals each year, JFK ranks among the busiest airports [read more]
Seventy-one extraordinary children with life-limiting illnesses have today set off on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Orlando, Florida, thanks to the Manchester-based charity Destination Florida and its airline partner, Aer Lingus. Departing from Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2, the specially arranged flight marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey for children from [read more]
Welsh Labour Government-owned Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) has appointed Jon Bridge, who runs Bridge Executive Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the struggling regional airport. Jon comes from a background of retail and hospitality, having previously worked for Transport for Wales, SA Brains and House of Fraser. Cardiff Airport [read more]
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