United Kingdom

447 articles

The United Kingdom (UK) 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

Wizz Air

Wizz Air expands Luton network after acquiring TUI slots, launches more routes

Wizz Air announced has announced the expansion of its operations at London-Luton Airport (LTN) in 2026. The pan-European low-cost airline will be basing an additional Airbus A321neo aircraft at Luton, from where it…

ByMiquel Ros

December 23, 2025

Heathrow Airport green firefighter training rig

Airbus A380

Heathrow’s famous green firefighter training rig replaced by new A380 simulator

A green firefighter training rig located at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) modeled on a Boeing 747 and DC-10 and…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 23, 2025

London Heathrow Airport

$1.7 billion Heathrow Airport upgrade plans unveiled, changes to Terminals 2 & 4

Plans have been unveiled for a $1.7 billion upgrade of London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to be undertaken next year…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 19, 2025

Archer Aviation

Archer recruits Vertical’s Director of Engineering, sets up new UK subsidiary

Archer Aviation has recruited the services of a long-standing Vertical Aerospace employee, as the US electric vehicle takeoff…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 17, 2025

Advanced Air Mobility

Vertical Aerospace: how airlines helped shape the design of new Valo eVTOL

Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its new electric vehicle and takeoff (eVTOL) aircraft Valo at an exclusive high-profile event…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 12, 2025

EVTOL

Vertical Aerospace: the face of future flight is here as Valo takes the stage

Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Vertical Aerospace has unveiled Valo, the latest evolution of its urban…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 10, 2025

1 comment

Advanced Air Mobility

Vertical Aerospace could become the UK’s next major global exporter

Electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace could become one of the UK’s next major…

ByIan Molyneaux

December 4, 2025

drone

Cranfield unveils hydrogen-electric Stingray drone at Dubai Airshow 2025

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has unveiled the ST-5 Stingray long-endurance drone at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking the first public appearance…

ByStephen Pope

November 20, 2025

1 comment