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Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

High court rules OTA screen scraping is illegal

08/12/2023 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Ireland’s High Court released a ruling yesterday declaring so-called “screen scraping” by Online Travel Agents (OTAs) illegal, a practice than often results in customers being overcharged. Several websites such as Kiwi.com, eDreams, trip.com and Super Saver are known to use the practice which sees them booking flights and extras for [read more]

Cathay Pacific backs A350F to meet future cargo needs

08/12/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Hong Kong based Cathay Pacific has placed an order for the Airbus A350 Freighter as it seeks to build its future cargo fleet. The deal for six aircraft will see the A350F, whose wings are made in Broughton, North Wales, become central the airlines cargo operation. When certified, the A359F [read more]

Canadian Hornet is first confirmed aircraft for Air Tattoo 2024

07/12/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has become the first nation to confirm its attendance at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2024. An RCAF CF-188A Hornet will take part in the flying display for the first time since 2018 and combines with a celebration for the Royal Canadian Air [read more]

OC BBMF, Sqn Ldr Mark ‘Suggs’ Sugden, holds the certificate for the Award of Honour. Left to right: Chief Technician Stu Read, Chief of Staff Flt Lt Emma Phillips, Admin Officer Diane Law-Crookes, Chief Technician Jeff Gullliver, OC BBMF, Capt Jonathan Legat, Master of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, and Dame Susan Langley DBE, Representative Lord Mayor, City of London.

BBMF gets Award of Honour from Honourable Company of Air Pilots

05/12/2023 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) has been given the Award of Honour from the Honourable Company of Air Pilots (HCAP).for “an outstanding and enduring contribution to aviation, not least operating as a living memorial to aviators killed in the service of the nation”.. Office Commanding (OC-BBMF) Squadron Leader [read more]

Eurowings to launch Stuttgart flights from Manchester

05/12/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) has confirmed that German carrier Eurowings is set to launch direct flights between the North West and Stuttgart, Germany from Spring 2024. Operating four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays the service will be operated by an Airbus A319. Stuttgart will be the 8th [read more]

Private Jet Centre to open at London Southend Airport

European jet charter specialist acquired by Abu Dhabi investment group

04/12/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Victor, Europe’s leading on-demand jet charter specialist has announced it has been acquired by an Abu Dhabi based Aviation Investment Group. The acquisition puts Victor in a strong position its operations into new markets as well as cementing its position in the sector. Victor’s business model enables flyers to search, compare [read more]

An American Airlines Boeing 777 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Over half of UK Airports worried about financial stability

04/12/2023 4 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

According to a report from AeroCloud, the intelligent airport management platform, over half of UK airports are worried about financial stability following the global pandemic. The “Getting on the runway to growth” report showed that 58% of UK airport leaders were concerned about their financial stability despite air traffic returning [read more]

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Bristol Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Ryanair finds unauthorised parts in 737 engines

01/12/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

Ryanair (FR/RYR) has confirmed it has found unauthorised parts in two engines during inspections of its Boeing 737s. Unauthorised parts are those purchased through the supply chain but carry falsified certification documents. The number of unauthorised parts found on aircraft is rapidly becoming a scandal with many major airlines finding [read more]

An easyJet Airbus lands at Gatwick Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

easyJet sures up Gatwick future as it returns leased slots to BA

01/12/2023 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has secured its future at London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) after signing as new long-term deal which will see it remain as Gatwick’s largest operator. The deal was announced as the LCC released its full year results which also included the news that easyJet was returning 3,000 slots [read more]

Pegasus Airlines to strengthen UK links with Birmingham route

29/11/2023 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Turkish low-cost-carrier (LCC) Pegasus Airlines is set to strengthen its links to the UK by adding a 3rd destination, Birmingham Airport (BHX/EGBB) to its existing routes to Manchester (MAN/EGCC) and London Stansted (STN/EGSS) from Istanbul. Operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the route will connect Birmingham [read more]