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Airbus has delivered the first of four A321XLR single-aisle airliners to Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq, one of the countries leading privately owned passenger airlines. The aircraft has been financed by Air Lease who have placed the A321XLR on a long-term lease. Powered by two CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR is capable [read more]

China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 airliners bringing their order total for the type to 15. The new aircraft will join the airline alongside the 15 Airbus A350-900s already in service with the Taiwan based carrier. “Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step [read more]

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK/EGPK) is celebrating its sixth consecutive year of profit as it continues to turn its fortunes around posting a £3.5 million operating profit for 2024/2025, up £300,000 from the previous year. This comes in part thanks to the “transformational” growth in its cargo market which has seen [read more]

Spaceport Cornwall, the UK’s first licensed spaceport, has begun work on a major new collaboration with the National Drone Hub aimed at creating a unique testing environment for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), further strengthening Cornwall’s role in the UK’s future air and space ecosystem. The National Drone Hub, operated by [read more]

Projects designed to encourage young people into careers in aviation are set to benefit from a £750,000 funding boost, as the Government announces the latest awards from the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund. The funding will support initiatives across the UK that aim to showcase the wide range of [read more]

Airbus and Boeing have officially completed the long-planned carve-up of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing one of the world’s largest aerostructures suppliers under the direct control of the two dominant aircraft manufacturers. The move marks one of the biggest reshuffles of the global aerospace supply chain in decades. The transaction, finalised on [read more]

Dublin, Ireland headquartered aviation finance specialist Avolon has delivered the 50th Aircraft to the fleet of low-cost carrier, Jetsmart. The Airbus A321neo is the last of four A320neo family aircraft that Avolon has placed with Jetsmart and marks a fleet milestone for the South American carrier. Paul Geaney, President and Chief [read more]

Loganair {LM/LOG) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining vital air links to the Channel Islands, following the collapse of Blue Islands earlier this month. The regional carrier stepped in swiftly after Blue Islands ceased operations on 14 November, launching replacement services just two days later to minimise disruption for travellers. [read more]