Outbound flights from UK airports have been affected by a technical outage with the UK’s Air Traffic Control provider, NATS (National Air Traffic Services). Although NATS says the outage at Swanwick ATC Centre has now been rectified, there are still significant delays at airports around the UK as the airlines [read more]
The global travel sector has embraced digital change, but many UK-based travel agencies still face inefficiencies in managing international payments. To remain competitive and compliant, it’s important to gain tighter control over cross-border financial operations. Here’s how to modernise your agency’s payment processes and lay the groundwork for global growth. [read more]
UK airports are increasingly grappling with a decline in passenger trust amid growing concerns about personal data security, according to new research. The Getronics 2025 Travel Trust Barometer reveals that nearly six in ten UK travellers are worried about the safety of their personal information when flying. Despite this, the [read more]
In aviation and aerospace, every detail and screw is worth its weight in gold. If something goes wrong, it is immediately noticeable and can be very expensive. The same applies to cars in the UAE. If a vehicle is well-maintained, it means the owner is responsible and cares about the [read more]
Austrian Felix Baumgartner has died in a paragliding accident in Italy when he reportedly lost control of his aircraft during a “medical episode”. The 56 year old was best known for his world record free fall jump from a helium balloon in the Stratosphere where hit an speed of 1,357.64 km/h [read more]
Airbus has agreed an additional support package for loss making Spirit Aerosystems worth $94 million bringing the total financial support to $152m. Airbus took control of parts of Spirit AeroSystems which makes components for its aircraft, including the Airbus A220 wing factory in Belfast, Northern Ireland (Short Brothers) with Boeing [read more]
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY is offering UK passengers 30% off on selected flights from London Stansted (STN/EGSS) to Keflavik and selected US airports. To take advantage of the offer flights must be booked between the 16th and 22nd of July (inclusive) for travel between the 1st of August and 31st [read more]
Airports are bustling hubs for international travel, where convenience and speed often overshadow caution. As airport shops cater to travellers seeking tech gadgets or last-minute duty-free gifts, they may not realise the growing digital risks that come with operating in such environments. With large volumes of sensitive data flowing through various systems, it’s essential [read more]
The preliminary report by India’s Air Accident Investigations Bureau (AAIB), shows that the fuel cut off switches of the Boeing 787 were in the off position when the London Gatwick bound plane crashed on take-off from Ahmedabad on the 19th of June killing 260 people. The report shows the focus [read more]
As the aviation industry continues to recover and expand, one field is seeing renewed interest among young people in the UK: aviation maintenance. This sector, essential to keeping aircraft safe and operational, is drawing students who value hands-on work, job stability, and a clear career path. Today’s students are rethinking [read more]
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