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August 22, 2026
The British Channel Island has issued an air operator's certificate — only the eighth ever granted. It goes to Birdie Jet, offering air rescue and charter flights in Southeast Asia. Wh…
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The other day, on 19 August 2026, an easyJet A319-111 G-EZAN had taken off from Rimini bound for London Gatwick as U28378, but suffered an anomaly and returned half an hour later…
British budget airline easyJet announced it will withdraw services from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) in early 2027. According to the airline, this decision comes after an extensive review of its…
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As part of the schedule for Exercise “Atlantic Thunder 26” (AT26), the United States Navy and the Royal Navy will carry out the sinking of the old…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. India’s effort to develop an indigenous 120-kN-class turbofan engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has... The post Safran or…
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August 21, 2026
British Airways trainee Chloe Williams, 19, died in a preventable M6 crash after a truck failed to stop in Cheshire. The post British Airways Crew, 19, Killed in ‘Entirely Preventable’ M6 Crash…
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The British defence industry has created 26,000 jobs since 2024 and is nearing half a million workers. The UK Ministry of Defence announced that in fiscal year 2024/2025…
Google is launching Operation Blue Skies together with the British government and partners from aviation and research. Artificial intelligence is meant to help identify particularly climate…
PARIS — A British Airways flight bound for Geneva was forced to make an unexpected diversion to Paris on Thursday night after heavy rainstorms brought severe visibility issues to Switzerland. Flight…
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August 20, 2026
This afternoon, a spell of bad weather caused some problems for air traffic on arrivals and departures. There were two diversions. Diverted flights: FR466 London Stansted att…
Thermal imaging drones help crews locate underground heat pockets that could reignite after major fires in northwest England. United Utilities is using thermal imaging drones to find hidden hotspots…
Born in 1915 in England, cosmologist Fred Hoyle attend Cambridge University, where he would later become a professor. Among other things, Hoyle would become known as the man who coined the term big…
In this second report on the Global Air and Space Chiefs of Staff Conference organized by The Air and Space Power Association in July in London, we describe the…
Experience leisurely journey through heart of British capital with exclusive look at flight operations.
British Transport Police (BTP) has completed the first phase of its Drone in a Box (DIAB) project with seven operational sites now live. Delivered through The post British Transport Police expands…
When when BA returns, things will be very different than before. Find out more here!
British aviation site Shuttleworth in Old Warden has announced its 2027 season airshows. Seven events will welcome visitors between May and September, including one…
British Transport Police (BTP) has completed the first phase of its pioneering ‘Drone in a
At Linz Airport, the flight offering will be further reduced in winter 2026/27. After Ryanair temporarily discontinues the route to London-Stansted in autumn, the offering to Hurghada…
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Turkish Airlines (TK) is considering adding London City Airport (LCY) to its growing UK network, potentially giving the carrier four London gateways. The post Turkish Airlines Eyes New Flights to…
Aviación Digital, Sp.- Aviation has few measures capable of reducing part of its climate impact without waiting for a new generation of engines or fuels. The UK wants…
Turkish Airlines plans to launch London City Airport service and direct flights to Australia as part of an ambitious global expansion strategy.
Eurowings will roll out proper recliner first class seats on medium-haul flights to London, Mallorca, and Malaga.
Starting December 1, the airline will begin selling this dedicated cabin class on flights from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Cologne.
Starting December 1, the airline will begin selling this dedicated class on flights from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Cologne.
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. In mid-June 2025, one of the world’s most advanced and expensive fighter jets—a British Royal Navy F-35B... The post F-35B: The Curious Case of the…
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An Australian made warplane, the Bristol Beaufort, was deadly to the enemy, and to its crews. Its bitter lessons about how to build, maintain and fly any type of aircraft are still relevant.
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August 19, 2026
Yesterday at 23:53, the Rimini–London Gatwick flight took off from Rimini using the backup aircraft A320-214 G-EZOX of British airline easyJet. The A319 that had returned remains grounded…
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A British couple traveling to the Greek island of Sifnos on their honeymoon were killed when their chartered… The post British newlyweds killed in Bell 206 crash on Greek island of Sifnos appeared…
What to Know Eurowings will introduce proper First Class recliner seats on short-haul flights to London, Mallorca, and Málaga starting December 1, following a successful market test on its Berlin to…
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