Civil aviation news
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August 22, 2026
London Luton Airport (LLA) has become the first UK airport to install kits for emergency cases of anaphylaxis along with mandatory training of all staff on how to deal with severe allergic…
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22-08-2026 Flight training academy Skyborne Airline Academy has integrated a new Aviatify A320 simulator approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) at its …
The British company has presented a demonstrator of a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in Trollhättan, Sweden. GKN Aerospace is developing the drone…
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…
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
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…
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…
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 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…
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 class on flights from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Cologne.
Starting December 1, the airline will begin selling this dedicated cabin class on flights from Berlin, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Cologne.
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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…
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…
Virgin Atlantic (VS) has challenged the UK Government’s economic case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport (LHR), warning that rising expansion costs could make the airport too expensive for…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The emergence of claims that Rolls-Royce has already developed two modules for the proposed high-thrust engine for... The post Rolls-Royce AMCA…
Turkish Airlines wants to add London City, but none of its current aircraft offers an obvious solution for the route.
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Menzies Aviation has launched a proof-of-concept trial of AI-powered cargo measurement and build-up technology for its cargo operations at London Heathrow Airport. The trial is being carried out in…
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The company specializes in virtual reality software and real-time 3D visualization for enterprise applications. Its clients include companies in sectors such as aerospace…
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