Civil aviation news
Sector news aggregated from reference outlets, always linking to the original source.
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.
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…
Can you guess where these quick hops are?
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
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…
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…
July 31, 2026
Cargonet has appointed Kirsty McAndrew as Regional Sales Manager, strengthening its presence in the UK and expanding support for freight forwarders across Northern England. Based in Manchester…
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Indian carrier suspends London route while switching Amsterdam service to A321XLRs. Indian carrier IndiGo will axe its London Heathrow service until its first Airbus A350-900s arrive, following the…
Two Black passengers say a British Airways crew member singled them out for a boarding pass check in business class on a JFK to Heathrow flight, and one has raised the possibility of a lawsuit. A…
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A British Airways captain is on stress leave after recovering a nearly-stalled Airbus A320 packed with passengers over central London.
British Airways removes Airbus A380 from London Heathrow to Dubai winter schedule as Boeing 777 and 787 replace the aircraft. The post British Airways Will No Longer Fly A380 to Busiest…
While the second quarter was challenging for British Airways' parent company, it found some relief in the UK flag carrier's premium short-haul yields.
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On July 6, 2026, a British Airways Airbus A320-232 temporarily lost one of its most important flight safety protections after... Read More »
The carrier will no longer fly the double-decker to this very popular destination this winter. Find out more here!
The Wooden Wonder The famous British Mosquito was a versatile aircraft used extensively during World War II. Constructed primarily of plywood with a balsa wood core (and because of this it became…
To address the pressing staff shortage among helicopter operators in the United Kingdom, Airbus Helicopters has opened a training facility at its London Oxford Airport site…
The long-running debate over expanding Heathrow Airport (LHR) has intensified again as the UK government advances plans for a third runway. The post London Heathrow’s New Runway Faces Backlash Over…
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July 30, 2026
Due to ongoing geopolitical unrest in the Middle East, AirAsia X (D7) has postponed the debut of its fifth-freedom route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) via Bahrain International…
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Midway across Russia, an Emirates Airbus A380 faced an urgent diversion, turning a 16-hour journey into a 24-hour odyssey with a landing in London.
Rolls-Royce says it has effectively eliminated aircraft-on-ground (AOG) delays in its civil aerospace business after increasing engine maintenance… The post Rolls-Royce says it has effectively…
Rolls-Royce posted an underlying operating profit of £2.53 billion for 1H26, up 46% year over year and ahead of a
French investigators reveal crew received stall warnings during approach to London Heathrow. Investigators have disclosed that a British Airways Airbus A320 issued stall warnings and experienced…
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