3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (268+ words) AIRCAIRO has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The agreement marks an important milestone in the airline’s strategy as it introduces direct aircraft ownership alongside its leased Airbus fleet to support long-term growth....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (596+ words) The aerospace, aviation and airline sectors generate £11.5 billion in economic value for South West England each year, according to new analysis from industry body Sustainable Aviation. The report places the region among the UK’s leading aviation hubs, with major employers…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (706+ words) Ryanair is cutting its winter flying programme and lowering its annual passenger target as higher fuel prices make some services too expensive to operate. Europe’s largest airline now expects to carry 214 million passengers in the financial year ending March 2027, two…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (488+ words) Rolls-Royce’s mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines have received certification from the US Navy for use in autonomous naval vessel operations, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of unmanned maritime capabilities. After passing two 720-hour durability tests, mtu Series…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (430+ words) The results of the survey, conducted by Opinion Matters and launched today to mark the re-opening of NATS Trainee Air Traffic Controller scheme, found that over half of job seekers (55%) agree that an apprenticeship is an attractive offer due to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (635+ words) The global commercial aircraft backlog has exceeded 17,000 aircraft for the first time, as airlines order new jets faster than manufacturers can build them, according to the latest data from ADS. The UK aerospace trade association reported that the combined backlog…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (641+ words) Leeds Bradford Airport could help nearby residents pay for bedroom air conditioning as part of plans to change its night-flight rules. The airport has submitted proposals to Leeds City Council to replace its existing limit on night-time aircraft movements with…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (459+ words) The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) watchdog announced it has launched three new consumer protection investigations into firms over concerns that customers were not shown the “total price upfront when buying train and coach tickets, holidays or driving lessons....

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (634+ words) More than 100 people have successfully completed London Gatwick’s Aviation Academy since its launch in February 2026, helping jobseekers across Sussex, Surrey and Croydon gain new skills, recognised qualifications and access to employment opportunities within the airport community. The Aviation Academy – delivered…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (480+ words) Gibraltar has launched its first aircraft registry, creating a new aviation industry for the British Overseas Territory and introducing five ZD- registrations for civil aircraft as well as maintaining the initially planned VP-G registration. The Gibraltar Aircraft Registry was formally…...