At this year’s inaugural Vertical Flight Expo & Conference (VFE), the display of established and emerging services will put the event on an unrivalled pedestal for demonstrating aviation excellence. From providing solutions to existing industry issues to cementing the work of VTOL aircraft used in mission critical scenarios, exhibitors will demonstrate the versatility of helicopters, […]
In August, NATS handled 248,759 flights in UK airspace, an increase of 0.9 per cent compared to August last year. There was growth in many areas of the operation compared to the same month last year. Non-transatlantic international overflying traffic saw an increase of 11.3 per cent; traffic grew at both Swanwick and Prestwick centres […]
For the first time in 21 years, SAS has launched a brand new visual identity and revealed a new design for its aircraft exterior. The new livery is a modern take on classic Scandinavian design, and to highlight the future of SAS, the new Airbus A350 and A320neo, the market’s most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft, […]
SpiceJet’s cargo business is the first in South Asia to operate the efficient standard-body freighter on lease from Spectre Cargo Solutions’ NGF Alpha Limited and the 737-800BCF’s lower operating costs will help SpiceXpress serve one of the world’s most populated regions. SpiceXpress, SpiceJet’s cargo division, has taken delivery of its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter […]
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A321LR on lease from Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL). The A321LR will join Air Astana’s Airbus fleet of 18 Airbus aircraft (eight A320s, four A321s, three A320neo and three A321neo). Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, Air Astana’s A321LR comprises 166 seats in a […]
Thomas Cook has confirmed that all the UK companies in its group have ceased trading, including Thomas Cook Airlines. As a result, all holidays and flights provided by these companies have been cancelled and are no longer operating. All Thomas Cook’s retail shops have also closed. The Government and the Civil Aviation Authority are now […]
Vertical Flight Expo & Conference – Europe’s largest vertical flight exhibition which lands in Farnborough from 5-7 November – has announced the return of its exceptionally popular networking initiative: Vertical Connect. Launched at last year’s show, the online business meeting platform will act as both an onsite networking tool and a concierge service, helping attendees […]
Airline announces next phase of multi-million pounds investment for customers requiring additional assistance with introduction of 20-strong team of accessibility experts Team will assist more than half a million customers with disabilities who fly each year – their enquiries were formerly handled by airline’s general customer service team New direct phone line now connects customers […]
Named ‘Red Velvet’, Virgin’s first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, G-VLUX Red Velvet, took off for the first time on September 10th, flying customers from London Heathrow to New York JFK. With a totally redesigned Upper Class cabin complete with Loft area as well as tailcam and a new in-seat ordering feature, Virgin say their new aircraft […]
Eurowings will be flying thousands of football fans from 16 September 2019 to the guest appearances of their favourite teams throughout Europe. During the group phase of the European competitions, Eurowings has specifically increased flight capacity on its Europe-wide route network and offers football fans from Germany, England, Austria, Italy, Spain and Hungary a quick […]
