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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
UK’s regulator CAA to leave EASA after Brexit period
At the end of the post-Brexit transition period, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) intends to withdraw from the…
easyJet flight diverts to Jersey over urgent medical emergency
An easyJet flight bound for Southend declared an emergency above France before diverting to land on the British…
PHASA-35, BAE alternative to satellites, completes maiden flight
PHASA-35, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft developed by BAE Systems and Prismatic, took off for a first test flight…
First RAF P-8A Poseidon touches down in Scotland
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon of the Royal Air Force (RAF) arrived in the United Kingdom on February…
What would Flybe collapse mean for the United Kingdom?
Reports and rumors about the financial difficulties at the British regional carrier Flybe prompted some interesting reactions. Some…
IAG reports to EU regarding British Government help to Flybe
International Airlines Group (IAG) (IAG), the parent company of such airlines as British Airways and Iberia, filed a…
Heathrow Airport expansion delayed again; expected in 2028-2029
After running into multiple delays, the expansion of the United Kingdom’s busiest airport, London Heathrow International Airport (LHR),…
British F-35Bs land for the first time on HMS Queen Elizabeth
For the very first time, F-35B Lightning II fighter jets of the Royal Air Force and the Royal…
Thomas Cook goes bankrupt, 600,000 people stranded
British tour operator Thomas Cook declared bankruptcy after negotiations with creditors and Chinese shareholder Fosun failed. The company…
Heathrow relies on innovation to improve PRM accessibility
Whether they are injured temporarily, mobility impaired, blind, or in old age, every passenger can expect airports to…
AAIB releases report into A319 single pilot landing at Glasgow
The United Kingdom’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has released a report into an incident last year when…
Climate activists fail drone flight protest over Heathrow Airport
Traffic at Heathrow airport has remained undisturbed, despite environmental activists planning to fly drones to halt operations. The organization…
RAF Red Arrows join USAF Thunderbirds in stunning NYC flypast
The British Royal Air Force “Red Arrows” Aerobatic Team, led by the United States Air Force “Thunderbirds” Air…
Ryanair says “no travel chaos”, despite failing talks with unions
Remember last summer’s travel misery as a wave of union strikes at Ryanair paralyzed hundreds of holidaymakers’ flights?…
RAF deploys Chinook helicopter to prevent dam from collapsing
A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter has been deployed to assist with the reinforcement of a dam about…
USAF launches construction of first permanent F-35 base in Europe
Representatives of the United States Air Force and of the British Ministry of Defence symbolically broke ground to…
Spitfire replica celebrates 75th anniversary of D-day landings
To mark the 75th anniversary of the D-day landings, the replica of an iconic British aircraft was put…