Scandinavian airline SAS has strengthened its long-haul growth plans with a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff and Airbus Executive [read more]
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has announced that Tiger Gathering will be one of the main themes for the 2027 Air Tattoo. The gathering will mark 50 years since the original Tiger Trophy was presented to the NATO Tiger Association by the International Air Tattoo and will see current [read more]
The Norwich base of the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has been awarded ‘Outstanding’, the highest possible award, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). During a recent inspection the CQC found that everyone at the Norwich Base championed a culture of empathy, teamwork and continuous development in order to provide [read more]
The announcement of a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran has been welcomed by financial markets and the global aviation industry alike, raising hopes that one of the most disruptive periods for international air travel in recent years could finally begin to ease. For UK travellers, however, the [read more]
Avincis, Europe’s largest provider or emergency aerial services, has signed a contract with Airbus for the supply of 15 H145 helicopters which will be deployed across its network. The operator provides emergency medical services and offshore transportation and the new aircraft will strengthen its prescience in the Nordics, Spain and [read more]
Loganair (LM/LOG)has become the first UK regional airline to deploy OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel efficiency platform, marking another milestone in the carrier’s long-term strategy to reduce emissions and improve operational performance. The Glasgow-based airline, which serves more than 70 routes across the UK and Europe, has confirmed that the software is [read more]
The organisers behind the new Hampshire Air Festival have unveiled a ‘Founding 200’ initiative designed to help businesses and individuals play a direct role in bringing the county’s newest airshow to life. Set to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome on the 12th and 13th September 2026, the inaugural Hampshire Air [read more]
easyJet has entered an offer period under the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers after aviation-focused investment firm Castlelake announced it is considering a possible offer for the airline. The US-based investor revealed on 29 May that it is in the early stages of evaluating a potential bid for [read more]
Researchers from Swansea University have played a key role in a landmark aviation achievement after a modern aero engine was successfully operated on 100% hydrogen fuel at full take-off power for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet, aimed [read more]
Bournemouth Airport based specialist freight carrier European Cargo has appointed administrators after six years of operations. Founded during the COVID pandemic, European Cargo played a vital role in importing medical PPE equipment using an ex Virgin Atlantic A340-600 that was converted for cargo. Founder Paul Stoddart sold the airline in [read more]
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