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August 3, 2026
The British airline set a single deadline for investment funds to submit formal offers for full control of its shareholding.
UK says HMS Medway's visit to Chile falls under freedom of navigation after criticism from Argentina
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the Royal Navy will keep deploying warships worldwide and exercising navigation rights, including innocent passage, after a…
UK airfreight wholesaler Cargonet has appointed Kirsty McAndrew as regional sales manager to work with freight forwarders across Northern England and support the company’s continued investment in…
German defence company Diehl Defence and British defence company BAE Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of naval armament…
11 percent year-on-year growth in UK exports on Emirates SkyCargo Aerospace, Life Sciences and Perishables driving growth this year High demand for British food and specialty produce Enhanced…
easyJet has not completely shut the door on Castlelake and continues talks with the US fund. To keep negotiations going, the British carrier has requested a […]…
IndiGo (6E), the leading airline in India in terms of market share and seat capacity, announced on Friday that it will end wide-body operations specifically to London Heathrow (LHR) on October 25…
The Prime Minister added that the submarines "will protect the UK for decades" and that the programme will help create jobs and training opportunities across many regions…
One family is forced to shell out at the check-in counter in Paris.
August 2, 2026
British Airways (BA) canceled a passenger's e-ticket after her husband disputed a seat selection fee with his credit card issuer, though the airfare had been paid in full. The post British Airways…
British Airways Just Broke Decades Of CFM Loyalty To Put Pratt & Whitney GTFs On Over 60 Airbus Jets
The airline's decision to introduce Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan engine into its Airbus A320neo fleet marks a significant strategic shift.
Astronomers in the U.K. and France said this month they might have found a giant planet orbiting Tabby's Star. It might explain the star's unusual dimming. The post Is a giant planet orbiting…
Mosquito mothership and Mini-Miles during Operation NEPTUNE ‘One of those flashes of genius that can change the course of history.’ –Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown Hush-Kit Aviation Newsletter is a…
Speed, Walthamstow and Heroin Chic A man bombs around Crystal Palace on one of Britain’s first motorcycles. He created both the bike and the engine. A couple of years later, he lives in Walthamstow…
Jet2.com has launched its Winter 2027/2028 schedule, opening bookings across 12 UK airports for flights to eight major ski destinations in the Alps and the Dolomites. The expanded programme puts…
Nowadays, the use of specialized aircraft to fight wildfires is routine. From CL-415 and Dash 8-400AT water bombers to the more modest AT-802 Fire…
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While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'
IndiGo (6E) will temporarily suspend its long-haul flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after ending its damp-lease agreement for Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Norse Atlantic Airways (N0). The post…
In the central London district of Chelsea, right on the street, an imposing Challenger 2 tank, currently the British Army's main asset in this category, is on display…
August 1, 2026
LONDON – July 31, 2026 – Global television and film production company Fremantle announced on July 31, 2026, the creation of a centralized Global Scripted Hub and appointed veteran entertainment […]
England's RAF Fairford has been the primary strategic bomber air base used to conduct missions over Iran in 2026.
A formal investigation has been launched into a technical malfunction on a British Airways (BA) flight from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow (LHR) after an air data systems failure over…
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AW | 2026 08 01 10:34 | INDUSTRY Leads in orders after four years at the British show For the first time in four years, The Boeing Company outsold Airbus SE in orders at the Farnborough…
The possible opening of a regular maritime service between Punta Arenas and the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands by Chilean shipping company Easter Island Naviera (EIL) has again sparked reactions…
Two route cancellation extensions and a reduced schedule to another key hub reflect the volatility of airline route planning.
As of July 30, 2026, passengers flying from Jersey Island to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) can now do their bag check-in one day prior to the trip. This new policy only serves travellers from…
Troops from the Republic of Korea Navy's Special Operations Group recently drilled in multi-domain operations alongside the Royal Marines Commandos of the British…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s reported interest in joining a European sixth-generation fighter programme—whether the UK, Japan and Italy-led Global Combat... The post…
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July 31, 2026
A £3 million investment could help secure a leading UK role in NASA’s future search for life on nearby planets. An Earth-like planet orbiting a nearby star would appear as little more than a dim…
