Spitfires and Red Arrows: Queen’s Jubilee to be marked with 70-aircraft flypast
If you’re in London on June 2, 2022, then you’re in for a treat. 70 aircraft, including Spitfires,…
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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
Virgin Atlantic allows flight attendants to display arm tattoos
Virgin Atlantic will allow cabin crew to display tattoos on their arms, becoming the first British airline to…
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UK, Qatar join forces to defend airspace during FIFA World Cup 2022
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence announced it will help secure the airspace of Qatar during the FIFA…
Airbus to build UK hydrogen technology center for zero-emission jets
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The number of passengers flying in and out of British airports totaled 31.4 million in the first quarter…
UK Ministry of Defence launches helicopter fleet replacement tender
The British Ministry of Defence launched a tender for the procurement of up to 44 New Medium Helicopters…
Fresh sanctions: UK bans Russian airlines from selling valuable airport slots
The UK government is banning Russian airlines from selling their landing slots at UK airports as part of…
ZeroAvia and Shell to develop aircraft hydrogen refueling site in US
Hydrogen-electric aircraft developer ZeroAvia will work with Shell, one of the world‘s largest oil companies, to design and…
easyJet to cut A319 seat capacity to fly with fewer crew
easyJet will reduce its Airbus A319 aircraft capacity in order to fly with fewer cabin crew members. The…
UK to provide Ukraine with cargo drones
Ukraine’s latest military support package will include cargo drones, United Kingdom authorities have announced. “The package includes electronic warfare…
easyJet teams up with GKN on hydrogen technology
Low-cost carrier easyJet has teamed up with GKN Aerospace to support the development of hydrogen technology as part…
Urban-Air Port’s first airport for eVTOL aircraft opens in the UK
Urban-Air Port, a UK-based developer of ground infrastructure for air taxis and other innovative autonomous cargo drones, has…
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This article was originally published on March 1, 2022. Big changes are happening over the North Atlantic, the…
New startup airline Sentra Airways plans flights to Africa
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easyJet still confident for summer ramp-up even after recent cancellations
British carrier easyJet says it has seen a strong recovery in travel demand and still expects its summer…
Planespotting: RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath, home of the USAF
After years spent years following and spotting United States Air Force aircraft on training sorties across North Wales,…
UK CAA warns canceled flights and delays could dent travel recovery
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) chief executive Richard Moriarty warned the country’s airlines and airports that…