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Airbus has taken a major step towards bringing its new A350F freighter to market after the first test aircraft completed its maiden flight, marking the beginning of a more than nine-month flight test campaign. The aircraft, MSN 700, took off equipped with dedicated flight test instrumentation and spent 4 hours [read more]

Dublin based airliner leasing specialist Avolon has agreed the sale of a portfolio of 33 commercial aircraft to Qatar-based Lesha Bank, in a transaction that further strengthens the relationship between the global aviation finance company and the financial institution. Announced on 28th of September, the transaction comprises a diversified portfolio [read more]

European Aviation has completed the acquisition of the assets of European Cargo, securing the future of the carrier’s Airbus A340 freighter fleet and paving the way for a return to cargo operations. The deal, led by European Aviation chairman and chief executive Paul Stoddart, includes 16 Airbus A340 aircraft, seven [read more]

UK aircraft interiors specialist Starling Aerospace has completed the crew and passenger seating for the first Britten-Norman Islander to be built in the UK from detail component level since production was brought back to the manufacturer’s historic home at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The company has delivered the [read more]

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford with specialist explosive units examining multiple vehicles following arrests under the Explosives Act. The incident is taking place in Whelford, which is at the eastern end of the air base that is currently being used for bomber operations in the Iran [read more]

A Malta Air Boeing 737-800 operating a Ryanair service from Pisa to Glasgow Prestwick landed at Manchester Airport with just 363kg of fuel remaining after being caught in severe weather during Storm Amy, with three separate windshear encounters, multiple go-arounds and an initial refusal of its diversion request contributing to [read more]

Two pilots have safely ejected from the Bae Hawk T2 jet trainer during a sortie from RAF Valley before it crashed into the ground on Anglesey, North Wales. Images of the crash shows pilots struggling to control the aircraft, which is used for Royal Air Force (RAF) fast jet training, [read more]

Norwich-based Saxon Air is celebrating a major double success at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026, after being named Aviation Company of the Year and also taking home the Sustainability & Environmental Award. The two awards recognise a landmark period for the company, which has expanded its aviation operations while [read more]