China recruits former RAF pilots for training roles, UK issues ‘threat alert’
Former Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots are being recruited by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), to pass on…
United Kingdom
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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
Norse Atlantic UK eyes US routes from summer 2023
Norse Atlantic Airways says it plans to start direct transatlantic flights between the United Kingdom and the United States…
Heathrow warns economy, Ukraine, COVID headwinds could hit winter demand
The UK’s biggest airport, London Heathrow, cautioned over travel demand this winter, saying that a tough economic backdrop,…
Countdown for launch: Virgin Orbit ready for UK’s first orbital space launch
Virgin Orbit says it is ready to launch a rocket from Spaceport Cornwall, which would be the first…
New gender policy: Virgin Atlantic staff can choose the best uniform for them
Virgin Atlantic has changed its uniform code to allow cabin crew, pilots and ground teams the option to…
Not another Black Arrow: UK prepares to launch first satellites from Cornwall
After eight years of a “rollercoaster” journey, and 50 years after the aborted Black Arrow program, the UK…
Just how big is the Boeing 777X? AeroTime gets up close at Farnborough
It’s been a long four years since the last edition of the Farnborough Airshow, where aerospace and defense…
Ryanair wants to be first airline to return to Ukraine when it’s safe: CEO
Ryanair wants to be the first airline to return to Ukraine when possible and is even helping out…
Norway’s Norse Atlantic receives AOC from UK regulator
Norway’s Norse Atlantic Airways has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license (OL) from the UK…
UK’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport to ‘wind down’ operations from October
Operations at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, will begin to “wind down” from October…
Why did the flaps extend inadvertently on a Bombardier business jet?
UK aviation accident investigators have issued a special bulletin after the flaps on a Bombardier Challenger 604 extended…
How will UK flights be affected by the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II?
The UK aviation industry is preparing for significant disruption ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week. The…
British Airways pilot announces Queen Elizabeth II’s death mid-flight: video
News about the death of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II touched both British people and…
How aviation changed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II
The 70 years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II have seen groundbreaking advances in aviation technology. As…
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce new codeshare deal between the UK and India
Virgin Atlantic and Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo have announced a new codeshare agreement, connecting passengers between the UK…
China’s Hainan Airlines resumes flights to Manchester, UK
China’s fourth largest carrier Hainan Airlines has resumed flights between Beijing and Manchester, the United Kingdom, for the first…
London Gatwick hit by ATC woes just after saying capacity caps won’t be extended
Just hours after saying it had no plans to extend capacity cuts beyond August, London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…
IAG takes 20% stake in Air Europa in bid to boost Madrid hub
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, has taken a 20% stake in Spanish airline Air Europa…