Flying a plane is no longer just a dream for commercial pilots or career aviators. In the UK, general aviation offers a clear path for private individuals to become certified pilots through the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Whether you’re pursuing it for a hobby or a future career, the process [read more]
Cornwall Airport Newquay has officially opened its state-of-the-art security facilities, becoming one of the first regional airports in the UK to fully deploy next-generation CT X-ray screening technology. The upgrade marks a major milestone in both aviation innovation and the passenger experience, with Cornwall now setting a new benchmark for [read more]
Every day, over 100,000 flights crisscross the globe. Most arrive on time. Almost all arrive safely. For passengers, flying feels like second nature – just part of life. But behind every smooth landing is a vast system of checks, engineering expertise, and safety planning. Aerospace engineers make this invisible framework [read more]
European OEM Airbus has delivered 63 aircraft to 35 customers globally during June 2025 showing strong performance at the midpoint of the year. As is typical, the bulk of the deliveries were of single-aisle airliners including 20 A320neo and 23 A321neo to customers including British Airways, Delta Airlines and Wizz [read more]
Dublin-based aircraft leasing and finance company Avolon has reported a strong set of financial and operational results for the second quarter (Q2) of the year, underlining its position as a global leader in the aviation leasing sector. Over the course of Q2, Avolon secured lease agreements for 28 new aircraft, [read more]
Latest figures from Brazilian OEM Embraer show that it delivered 61 aircraft in Quarter Two (Q2) of 2025 marking a 30% increase on the same period last year. The biggest increase came in Embraer’s executive aviation range where it delivered 38 aircraft compared to 27 in Q2 2024. This included [read more]
The UK’s leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is celebrating carrying almost 7.5 million passengers by offering passenger’s free fare upgrades to its premium Fly Flex ticket. Loganair has carried almost 7.5 million passengers since 2017 which is when started operating as a fully independent airline under its own brand with [read more]
What is Dubai about? It’s about futuristic architecture combined with multinational culture. It’s about endless entertainment and luxury yachts along the coast. Dubai is among the most famous cities in the world, and it is often called the pearl of the Middle East. The very first impression of the city [read more]
Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has added two new Turkish destinations from London Stansted (STN/EGSS) to its summer schedule. The first of the new routes launched on 21st of June 2025 when flights between London and Gaziantep got underway followed yesterday by a new route to Kayseri. Gaziantep, located in southeastern [read more]
Airplanes are beautiful machines. They are fast, precise, and built to defy gravity. But behind every smooth takeoff is a stack of physics, math, and sleepless nights. Aeronautical engineering isn’t for the faint of heart. It demands discipline, detail, and a stubborn kind of curiosity. The idea of designing the [read more]
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