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Developments related to aviation in Britain, including airlines, airports, regulations, industry trends, and the country’s role in international air travel.
Start-up airlines: Hans Airways secures new investment in bid for CAA approval
Start-up Hans Airways has raised new money in its bid to secure an operating license and commence flights…
17-year-old Mack Rutherford becomes youngest pilot to fly solo round the world
First Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo in her light aircraft at the…
Hans Airways’ first A330 arrives in UK, ahead of launch of India flights
The first Airbus A330-200 for start-up airline Hans Airways has arrived in the United Kingdom, part of the…
Heathrow says capacity cut to stay until airlines hire more ground staff
London’s Heathrow airport has urged airlines to recruit and train more ground handlers, saying a cap on flights…
Travel disruption costs easyJet $136M in first part of summer 2022
easyJet said ongoing travel disruption due to staff shortages across the aviation industry has cost it £133 million…
Satellite operators Eutelsat and OneWeb announce merger talks
Is there a merger of satellite companies on the cards? France’s Eutelsat has announced it is in talks…
“Woeful”: Britain’s Jet2 hits out at airports for summer travel disruption
British leisure travel group Jet2 has issued some harsh words of criticism for airports and ground handlers over…
BA cuts thousands of summer flights amid “significant challenges” for industry
British Airways is removing a further 10,300 short-haul flights from the start of August until the end of…
KLM’s chief operating officer departs for British Airways amid turbulent times
KLM is looking for a new chief operating officer amidst turbulent times for the aviation industry after René…
Virgin Atlantic expands Florida network with Heathrow-Tampa route
Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct route from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA), Florida…
IAG adds to fleet by converting options for 14 Airbus A320neos
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, is boosting its fleet with new A320…
UK CAA tells Heathrow passenger charges must come down over next few years
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set out what charges London Heathrow can demand of its airline…
EXCLUSIVE UK CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be…
Europe travel woes continue: easyJet cuts summer 2022 flight schedules
easyJet is cutting more flights this summer because of the staff shortages that are continuing to plague the…
Flying taxis: UK CAA determines safety certification standards for new eVTOLs
The UK has determined safety certification standards for new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a step…
A zero-emission Cessna Caravan in 2024? ZeroAvia signs deal with regional lessor
British-US company ZeroAvia has signed a deal with a regional turboprop aircraft lessor to fit up to 100…
Revamped British carrier Flybe to start ticket sales on March 22
British regional carrier Flybe is starting ticket sales on March 22, 2022, continuing its relaunch plans. Flybe collapsed…
easyJet launches drive for future pilots, seeking more diverse candidates
British budget carrier easyJet has launched a recruitment drive for future pilots, hoping a new campaign will attract…