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Ground Support Equipment (GSE) manufacturer, Newbow Aerospace has opened a new fabrication facility in the West Midlands. The 4,000sq ft fabrication unit doubles the current production capacity and will allow Newbow to scale up production of GSE trailers and carts to meet the new airline contracts it won last year. [read more]

Global aircraft deliveries are expected to reach around 1,800 units in 2026, according to new forecasts from aviation consultancy IBA, as easing inflation, lower fuel prices and improving manufacturer production rates support a more stable outlook for airlines. The prediction was outlined by IBA’s Chief Economist and Chief Data Officer, [read more]

Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 is set to go ahead in July and with exhibition halls and chalets selling out 12 months in advance the show is set to welcome more international participation than ever. Making its debut this year is the Defence SME Zone which is part of FIA’s [read more]

Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the life-saving charity. Ms Marsden, who currently leads the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), will formally take up the position on 9 March 2026. Her [read more]

UK-based aircraft painting specialist Airbourne Colours has been selected by Austrian Airlines to carry out a major repainting programme for the carrier’s Airbus A320 fleet. Under the agreement, ten aircraft will be repainted at Airbourne Colours’ facility at East Midlands Airport, providing a strong start to 2026 for the company’s [read more]

The UK aviation industry is set to receive a significant boost after the Government announced up to £43 million in funding for green aviation projects, aimed at accelerating decarbonisation while supporting airport expansion and highly skilled jobs. Unveiled today the investment will support research and development into zero-emission aircraft, clean [read more]

Airport parking charges have long been a bone of contention for passengers with many airports charging inflated fees to park your family wagon up for that week in Lanzarote but what about if you get someone to drop you off, surely that isn’t penalised right? Wrong. but to understand why [read more]

Aerobility, a Leading UK aviation charity which specialises in access to aviation for those with disabilities, has appointed Neil Tucker as its new Chair of the Trustee board. Neil takes over from outgoing Chair Shona Bowman who has been in the role for the last 14 years, and with the [read more]