Airport News

Cotswold Airport (GBA/EGBP) has announced a new executive structure as it positions itself for further expansion in business aviation and sustainable aerospace. The privately owned airport, which handles more than 36,000 aircraft movements each year, is investing in enhanced hangarage and infrastructure to meet rising demand from the business aviation [read more]

Swiss carrier Edelweiss has announced it is expanding its summer schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) by adding a 3rd weekly flight. The Friday flight will operate between the 3rd of July and the 21st August giving passengers more options for shorter trip durations with flights no on Wednesday, Friday [read more]

A Boeing 727 operated by 2Excel Aviation is set to visit Doncaster Sheffield Airport on Thursday 8 May 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to assess the airport’s readiness for a potential reopening. The planned arrival of the classic trijet will be one of the most notable aircraft movements at the airport since it [read more]

Finnair and Edinburgh Airport are marking a decade of continuous direct services between Edinburgh and Helsinki, ten years on from the route’s launch on 18 April 2016. Passengers departing the Scottish capital were treated to a small celebration at the gate to commemorate the milestone, ahead of their journey to Finland – recently reaffirmed [read more]

Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, the trade body for European airports, has warned that shortages of Jet fuel (Jet A1) could happen within a few weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. ACI Europe says that around 50% of fuel for European airports comes from the Persian Gulf, [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has unveiled three state-of-the-art aviation fire appliances, marking a significant upgrade to its rescue and firefighting service (RFFS) and a major milestone for UK airport infrastructure. The arrival of the new vehicles represents a substantial investment in the airport’s safety and operational resilience. Among the new [read more]

Vietnamese national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced its summer schedule between London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Vietnam offering the UK’s only non-stop connection to the asian country. The flag carrier will operate three non stop flights per week to Hanoi and two non-stop flights per week to Ho Chi Minh City [read more]

Bristol Airport has unveiled ambitious long-term proposals aimed at expanding capacity, enhancing passenger experience and supporting regional growth, as it sets out its vision for the future. The South West gateway confirmed plans that could see significant investment in infrastructure, including terminal expansion, improved transport links and the potential introduction of [read more]