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With the publication of the preliminary report into the crash of flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick last month which killed 260 people, victims families and the wider aviation industry have been left with far more questions that answers. We now know that shortly after taking off, as the [read more]

The preliminary report by India’s Air Accident Investigations Bureau (AAIB), shows that the fuel cut off switches of the Boeing 787 were in the off position when the London Gatwick bound plane crashed on take-off from Ahmedabad on the 19th of June killing 260 people. The report shows the focus [read more]

UK charter airline Titan Airways (ZT/AWC) has completed the purchase of its first Embraer E190LR regional jet registered as G-POWX. Titan has a core fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft but the addition of the E190LR gives it more flexibility for smaller charters in its 13 strong fleet. The aircraft [read more]

As the aviation industry continues to recover and expand, one field is seeing renewed interest among young people in the UK: aviation maintenance. This sector, essential to keeping aircraft safe and operational, is drawing students who value hands-on work, job stability, and a clear career path. Today’s students are rethinking [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay has officially opened its state-of-the-art security facilities, becoming one of the first regional airports in the UK to fully deploy next-generation CT X-ray screening technology. The upgrade marks a major milestone in both aviation innovation and the passenger experience, with Cornwall now setting a new benchmark for [read more]

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially unveiled its first dedicated lounge in Europe at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s international expansion. Situated in Terminal 4, the new Saudia Lounge offers an exclusive retreat for the airline’s Business and First Class [read more]

European OEM Airbus has delivered 63 aircraft to 35 customers globally during June 2025 showing strong performance at the midpoint of the year. As is typical, the bulk of the deliveries were of single-aisle airliners including 20 A320neo and 23 A321neo to customers including British Airways, Delta Airlines and Wizz [read more]

In a significant ruling for employment rights, the Court of Appeal has upheld a key judgement that a Ryanair pilot, engaged via an aviation employment agency, was in fact a ‘worker’ and not a self-employed contractor as previously claimed. The decision is expected to have widespread implications for employment practices [read more]