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]
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]
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]
Global commercial aerospace revenue is forecast to grow by 11.5% in 2027, but persistent supply chain pressures and concerns over production reliability could make it increasingly difficult for manufacturers to keep pace with demand, according to a new report from Accenture. The consultancy’s latest Commercial Aerospace Insight Report, published on [read more]
Airport firefighters are being given more opportunities to prepare for major aircraft emergencies following the expansion of aviation rescue training facilities at Capita’s Fire Service College in Gloucestershire. Two specialist training rigs introduced during 2026 are designed to help crews practise responding to demanding aircraft incidents, including searches in smoke-filled [read more]
Europe’s regional airlines have been recognised for their contributions to connectivity, sustainability and innovation at the European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) 2026 Airline Awards, held in Belfast. Norwegian carrier Widerøe took the top honour, being named ERAA Airline of the Year 2026, while also winning the Regional Connectivity Award. ASL [read more]
British Airways has announced a major investment in its Heathrow Airport lounges, including a new flagship facility at Terminal 5, a complete redevelopment of its arrivals lounge and a new premium check-in experience at Terminal 3. The programme represents one of the airline’s largest-ever investments in its lounge network and [read more]
A Royal Air Force Service Inquiry has concluded that debris which had been present inside the carburettor of a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire for decades was very likely to have caused the loss of engine power that resulted in the fatal crash near RAF Coningsby on 25 May [read more]
There is something inherently fascinating about the flight deck of an airliner. For most passengers, the cockpit remains a largely inaccessible place, separated from the cabin by a door and a world of procedures, technology, terminology and decision-making that few ever get to see. In This Is Your Captain Speaking: [read more]
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