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Citywing flight within metre of runway strike in ‘Serious Incident’ Isle of Man

09/03/2018 2 minute read
Written by: Nick Harding

An Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) report showed that aircraft operating for defunct Citywing came within one metre of its left wing striking the runway during a landing at Ronaldsway, Isle of Man in 2017. The near miss led to the Operator, Van Air Europe, being suspended from operating in [read more]

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Cardiff to Anglesey route left with no operator as Citywing folds

11/03/2017 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

The Intra-Wales Cardiff to Anglesey route has been left with no operator as “virtual airline” Citywing called in the administrator on Friday. Isle of Man based Citywing took the decision to liquidate the company after Czech based Van Air Europe lost permission to fly in the UK. In the statement [read more]

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CAA suspends Van Air Europe as Czech authorities investigate

28/02/2017 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed it has suspended the air operators certificate (AOC) for Van Air Europe but the airline will be investigated by Czech Authorities following an incident last week. Van Air Europe operate for Isle of Man based “Virtual” Airline Citywing however flights have been [read more]

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Citywing brings in contractor for valley route as CAA grounds Van Air

24/02/2017 2 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Citywing have confirmed that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have requested to speak to Van Air Europe regarding their operations following a flight between the Isle of Man and Belfast. In a statement released today they confirmed that a Van Air Europe flight on behalf of Isle of Man based [read more]

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Citywing Anglesey Service operating to RAF Mona in August

30/07/2016 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Citywing have announced that it’s twice daily service from Cardiff to Anglesey/RAF Valley will operate to RAF Mona instead throughout August. The destination change is due to RAF Valley being closed for runway maintenance and resurfacing. Passengers will still check-in as normal at RAF Valley (which remains as the end [read more]

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2016 Isle of Man TT Flights from Cardiff

16/04/2016 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Citywing have announced they will operating Isle of Man TT flights this year from Cardiff Airport. TT Fans will able to take advantage of 4 special flights over the weekend flying directly from Cardiff Airport to Ronaldsway airport on the Isle of Man. Outbound flights will be on the 3rd [read more]

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Citywing awards 7 month Intra-Wales contract to Van Air

10/02/2016 < 1 minute read
Written by: UK Aviation News

Citywing, which recently took over the Cardiff to Anglesey Intra Wales air route, have awarded a 7 month contract to Czech based Van Air to operate the route. The route which is partially public funded is a vital air link between South and North Wales was recently awarded to Citywing [read more]

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