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Menzies Aviation reports 10.7% revenue increase

News

18/04/2024 2 minute read

UK-based Menzies Aviation has reported revenue of $2.2 billion (£1.8bn approx) for the last financial year, a 10.7% increase on the previous one. The increase is partly due to the recovery of the aviation industry from the Global pandemic but also by Menzies Aviation increasing its footprint at existing and [read more]

Vinci to take controlling share in Edinburgh Airport

Airport News

17/04/2024 2 minute read

Vinci, a subsidiary of Vinci Concessions is set to take a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport (EDI/EGPH) from current owners Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) who will retain the minority share. GIP has owned Edinburgh Airport since 2012 and the new deal with Vinci will be its second partnership with the [read more]

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

easyJet cancels Israel flights until October

Airline news

16/04/2024 < 1 minute read

Leading UK low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has confirmed it is cancelling all flights to Tel Aviv, Israel until the end of summer 2024 due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East following the attempted attack by Iran. The carrier had been operating flights to Tel Aviv from Luton [read more]

AeroCloud unveils upgraded “curb to gate” airport management system at PTE

Airport News

15/04/2024 2 minute read

Airport management software company AeroCloud has unveiled its latest 360° curb-to-gate airport management platform, including new launches and enhancements. One of the major new components is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its AeroCloud Optic product to monitor passenger flow through the airport and terminals. This system can “plug in” to [read more]

A busy scene at London City Airport (Image: UK Aviation Media)

London City Airport sees queues cut in half after install of new scanners

Airport News

13/04/2024 2 minute read

London City Airport (LCY/EGLC) has reported a 50% reduction in passenger queueing times at security since it installed new CT scanners a year ago. The East London airport was the first UK airport to fully install next-generation CT scanners which means that laptops and liquids no longer need to be [read more]

KleinVision's AirCar (Image: KleinVision)

The Flying car, will it really happen?

13/04/2024 3 minute read

It seems like every five years or so we hear that a Flying Car is just about to be seen on our High Streets. Well, I’m sorry to report that such a sight is about as likely as seeing a UFO land there, especially in the UK. The dream engendered [read more]

Aer Lingus adds extra Manchester to Orlando flights this winter

12/04/2024 < 1 minute read

Aer Lingus UK is increasing the frequency if its flights to Orlando, Florida from Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC) for winter 2024/25. The service previously operated three times per week during the peak winter period but will increase to four times per week due to demand. The fourth weekly flight, including a [read more]

Airbus deliveries 63 aircraft in March 2024

10/04/2024 < 1 minute read

Airbus delivered 63 airliners to 32 customers across the globe in March continuing its positive start to the year, it also received further orders for 137 airliners. March deliveries included 55 single-aisle airliners along with 8 wide-bodies. Single-aisle deliveries comprised 28 A321neos, 23 A320neos, 3 A220-300s and one A220-200 to [read more]

On a layover in Shanghai? Experience the city for free!

09/04/2024 2 minute read

If you are travelling via Shanghai’s Pudong Airport and have a layover you can now break free from the airport and experience the city thanks to Shanghai Express from Trip.com. The complimentary city tours are available to Trip.com customers and any international traveller with a layout of more than 8 [read more]

The Red Arrows at the Bournemouth Air Festival (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Where to see the Red Arrows in 2024

07/04/2024 2 minute read

The 2024 air display season has now been finalised for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) The Red Arrows and there are plenty of opportunities to see them in action both in the UK and abroad. This year’s season will see The Reds, led by Squadron Leader Jon Bond, [read more]

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways aircraft collide on the ramp at Heathrow

06/04/2024 < 1 minute read

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus Boeing 787 wing has collided with the tail of a British Airways Airbus A350 whilst being pushed back at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL). Pictures on social media show significant damage to the wing of the Boeing 787 and the horizontal stabilizer of the A350. It is [read more]

Etihad celebrates two decades at London Heathrow

05/04/2024 3 minute read

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has recently celebrated two decades of flying from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) with its first service operating on the 28th March 2004. 2004 saw the airline beginning a three-times-per-week service between the two cities using an Airbus A340, a route and airline that soon became known for its [read more]

Korean Air finalises Airbus A350 order

02/04/2024 2 minute read

Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, has finalised a deal that sees it become the latest operator of the long-haul Airbus A350XWB airliner. The order for 33 aircraft comprises of 27 A350-1000s and six of the smaller A350-900s which offers the longest range of any airliner currently available. [read more]

KM Malta Airlines (Image: KM Malta Airlines/X)

Goodbye Air Malta, Hello KM Malta Airlines

01/04/2024 2 minute read

On the 30th March 2024 Air Malta, the national airline of Malta, ceased operations and just hours later, was replaced a new airline called KM Malta Airlines. Air Malta began operations in 1974 based in Luqa airport on Malta and grew to be the flag carrier for the island operating [read more]

Finnair celebrates 30 years of flying to Manchester Airport

Finnair celebrates 30 years of direct flights to Manchester

29/03/2024 2 minute read

Finnish flag carrier Finnair has this week celebrated 30 years of direct flights from Helsinki, Finland to Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC). The airline has become an important connection for people in the North west of England particularly connecting to destionations in Asia such as Osaka, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Finnair [read more]

Loganair reports £10.9 million profit for last financial year

29/03/2024 < 1 minute read

Leading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has posted a £10.9 million pre-tax profit for the last financial year, the second year in a row the airline has posted a significant profit. This years profit is up from £4.98m in 2021/22 demonstrating the Glasgow, Scotland based airlines continued growth. Luke Farajallah, CEO, [read more]

Loganair reports £10.9 million profit for last financial year

29/03/2024 < 1 minute read

Mass-market flying cars a step closer after China deal signed

27/03/2024 2 minute read

The mass manufacturing of a flying car has taken a step closer to reality with a new deal signed between AirCar developers KleinVision and Chinese flying car specialist Hebei Jianxin Flying Car Technology Co., LTD. Under the deal, the Chinese company will have the exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute [read more]

Boeing 737-10 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Boeing bosses quit as airframer reels from recent safety issues

25/03/2024 < 1 minute read

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will leave the Seattle-based airframer by the end of the year as company stuggles with recent issues resulting in two fatal accidents and several serious incidents on its Boeing 737 and 787 range. Stan Deal, Head of Commercial Airplanes at Boeing is also retiring with imemdiate [read more]

Britten Norman secures investment for production upscale

25/03/2024 2 minute read

Isle of Wight based aircraft manafacturer Britten Norman has secured the investment it was seeking to fund the scaling up of output to meet to demand for its aircraft. The investment has come from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners Group LLP and will provide funds to [read more]

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Council agrees 125yr lease as it looks to reopen Doncaster Airport

23/03/2024 < 1 minute read

Doncaster Council says it has agreed a 125 year lease with Peel Group for the site of Doncaster Sheffield Airport bringing its potential reopening one step closer. Doncaster Sheffield Airport closed in November 2022 after the owners said it was no longer commercially viable as an airport and produced plans [read more]

Japan Airlines and Korean Air place A350 orders

21/03/2024 < 1 minute read

It’s been a bumper order day for Airbus with two Asian carriers placing A350 orders totalling 54 aircraft Korean Air was first to pull the trigger with an order for 33 A350s split between 27 -100 models and six -900 models for its long haul needs as it prepares to [read more]

Menzies Aviation selected for ground handling in Peru

20/03/2024 < 1 minute read

Edinburgh headquarted Menzies Aviation has been selected by Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport to provide ground handling services. The eight year contract will see Menzies engage in local recruitment programme to match the expected demand for its services from the 25 passenger airlines that use the airport. The airport is [read more]

Vertical-Aerospace's VX4 is being developed as an electic air taxi in the UK (Image: Vertical Aerospace)

DfT’s future flight plan could see pilotless air taxis within a few years

18/03/2024 3 minute read

The Department for Transport (DfT) Future of Flight Action Plan, which has just been published, envisages pilotless personal air taxis to be operational by 2030 as it looks to increase the use of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The plan also highlights the increased use [read more]

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 (Image: UK Aviation Media)

Aer Lingus deal completes Qatar Airways IAG codeshare line-up

17/03/2024 2 minute read

Aer Lingus has signed a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways meaning that the Doha-based airline now codeshares with all IAG airlines including British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The latest codeshare agreement means Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways passengers will be able to connect between Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus flights [read more]