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Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two largest commercial airliner OEMs, have released their financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, offering a snapshot of the commercial aviation sector’s ongoing recovery and the differing fortunes of each manufacturer. Deliveries: Airbus Ahead in Volume Airbus delivered 306 commercial aircraft [read more]

Outbound flights from UK airports have been affected by a technical outage with the UK’s Air Traffic Control provider, NATS (National Air Traffic Services). Although NATS says the outage at Swanwick ATC Centre has now been rectified, there are still significant delays at airports around the UK as the airlines [read more]

Private aviation specialists NetJets have opened a 24/7 service hub at Farnborough Airport (FAB/EGLF) to better serve its European operations. Farnborough is the main gateway to the UK for business and private aviation and the new facility with elevate NetJets maintenance and support of its growing European fleet. Featuring state [read more]

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways (Etihad) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR during a ceremony at Airbus’ Finkenwerder final assembly line (FAL). The single-aisle airliner features a cabin which includes first-class suites and fully flat beds in business class, which the airline says is redefining narrowbody luxury. Each window-facing [read more]

Today marks 25 years since the tragic crash of Air France Flight 4590 — the only fatal accident involving the iconic Concorde. On 25 July 2000, the supersonic jet crashed shortly after take-off from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, killing all 109 people on board and four people on [read more]

Dublin-based leasing specialist Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, bringing its total backlog with the European OEM to 413 aircraft. The latest order comprises 75 Airbus A321neo single-aisle airliners and 15 Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft. Avolon was the launch customer for the A330neo and has 33 already [read more]

UK airports are increasingly grappling with a decline in passenger trust amid growing concerns about personal data security, according to new research. The Getronics 2025 Travel Trust Barometer reveals that nearly six in ten UK travellers are worried about the safety of their personal information when flying. Despite this, the [read more]

The UK Government has unlocked £63 million in funding for the development of clean aviation fuels, supporting around 1,400 jobs. The money will be distributed across 17 UK companies in a bid to accelerate the development and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is seen as a key interim [read more]