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easyJet has entered an offer period under the UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers after aviation-focused investment firm Castlelake announced it is considering a possible offer for the airline. The US-based investor revealed on 29 May that it is in the early stages of evaluating a potential bid for [read more]

Researchers from Swansea University have played a key role in a landmark aviation achievement after a modern aero engine was successfully operated on 100% hydrogen fuel at full take-off power for the first time. The milestone marks the culmination of a four-year international programme led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet, aimed [read more]

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has announced a new partnership with Murray Travel to launch a direct-flight package holiday programme to Tenerife in March 2027, providing passengers across Cornwall and the South West with a new winter sun option from their local airport. The programme, which officially goes on sale at [read more]

Bournemouth Airport based specialist freight carrier European Cargo has appointed administrators after six years of operations. Founded during the COVID pandemic, European Cargo played a vital role in importing medical PPE equipment using an ex Virgin Atlantic A340-600 that was converted for cargo. Founder Paul Stoddart sold the airline in [read more]

A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field near Oakhampton in Devon with witnesses describing wreckage strewn across the field. The Royal Navy issued a statement confirming the crash which happened at 04:00 this morning saying “it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time”. A further statement [read more]

The first of 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs ordered by Australian carrier Qantas has taken its first flight fron the home of Airbus in Toulouse, France. The aircraft forms part of Qantas’ Project Sunrise programme to offer ultra-long range non-stop flights such as London to Sydney. The flight lasted for 3 hours [read more]

Loganair (LM/LOG) has celebrated the launch of its Jersey to Paris route, further enhancing connectivity to Europe from the Channel Islands. The first departure left Jerset yesterday, the 31st of May, and flights will now operate on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday each week until the 22nd October. Ronnie Matheson, chief [read more]

The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 new five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant investment in the country’s public safety and emergency response capabilities. The aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service and will become the backbone of its fleet, [read more]