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]
The global freighter fleet is set to grow by more than 40% over the next two decades, according to a new forecast from IBA, the aviation market intelligence and consultancy specialist. In its Freighter Market Outlook 2025–2044, IBA projects that the fleet will expand by nearly 4,000 aircraft by 2044, [read more]
A strike by ground staff at Bournemouth Airport (BOH/EGHH) planned for today has been called off following an improved pay offer by the airport. Members of the Unite union will now be balloted on the new offer. Unite regional officer Janet Wall said: “Strike action would have caused a lot [read more]
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