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The United Kingdom holds a significant position in the global aviation industry. Home to some of the world’s oldest airlines and aerospace manufacturers, the UK plays a crucial role in aircraft manufacturing, airline operations, and air traffic management. The country boasts a large domestic aviation market and serves as a major international aviation hub connecting Europe with the rest of the world.
Key Facts
- Airlines headquartered: British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Virgin Atlantic
- Major airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Aerospace manufacturers: Rolls-Royce Holdings, BAE Systems, Airbus UK
- Aviation regulator: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Air traffic control provider: NATS Holdings
HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier back in operation after four-month repairs
One of Britain’s aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has returned to its home port of Portsmouth after undergoing…
RAF’s 14 Squadron drops ‘Crusaders’ nickname following complaint
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) 14 Squadron will retire its long-standing nickname, “the Crusaders,” following a complaint. The decision,…
The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK
For a nation surrounded by water, it’s perhaps no surprise that flight and aviation have become an integral…
UK CAA plans integration of eVTOL, drones amid airspace modernization
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a plan to modernize the nation’s airspace by 2040 with…
British Airways invests £21M in Speedbird Pilot Academy, doubles cadet intake
British Airways has announced a £21 million investment in its Speedbird Pilot Academy, which will allow up to…
UK completes flight tests using quantum-based navigation systems
The UK has concluded commercial flight trials of quantum-based navigation systems, which it says are resilient against jamming…
UK to deploy domestically made hypersonic cruise missile by 2030
The United Kingdom plans to deploy its first domestically designed hypersonic cruise missile before the end of 2030,…
Ascend Airways secures Air Operator Certificate in UK
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has granted an updated Air Operator Certificate, Type A Operating License…
Safran wins six-year support contract for Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopters
Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a deal with the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency of the British…
British Minister of Defense aircraft encounters GPS jamming near Kaliningrad
A Royal Air Force Falcon 900LX aircraft carrying British Minister of Defense Grant Shapps on an official trip…
New hope last surviving 1950s RAF Blackburn Beverley airlifter won’t be scrapped
A 1950s Royal Air Force (RAF) Blackburn Beverley XB259 airlifter that looked set to be scrapped may have…
UK offers Taurus missile swap with Germany for more Storm Shadows to arm Ukraine
The United Kingdom has proposed a weapon exchange to address Germany’s concerns over long-range missile delivery to Ukraine. …
DragonFire laser defense system performs UK’s first aerial target firing
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system, developed by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration…
Next-gen Typhoon fighter radar integrated into RAF aircraft ahead of test flights
The European Common Radar System or ECRS Mark 2 radar, set to equip the next generation of RAF…
US and UK conduct air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
In a coordinated effort, US and British armed forces conducted air strikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen…
Ukrainian pilots begin F-16 flight training with Royal Air Force
Ukrainian fighter pilots are now learning to fly F-16 fighter jets with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in…
Royal Air Force Typhoon T1 fighters to be cannibalized for parts
Some time ago now, the decision to retire the Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 fighter jets from the inventory…