NATS controllers managing flights following aircraft incident at Heathrow
NATS air traffic controllers are today working with airlines and airports to clear the backlog of flights following the temporary runway closures at Heathrow.
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in Aviation PIA aircraft diverted from Manchester to Stansted
Posted 24 May 2013
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has reported that a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft which was due to land at Manchester Airport at 13.30 today has been diverted to its sister airport London Stansted - escorted by an RAF
in Aviation Heathrow closes runway after BA plane fire
Posted 24 May 2013
A British Airways plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow airport this morning following a fire in one of its engines.
in Aviation Influential military panel promote joined-up approach to future training
Posted 23 May 2013
Senior military experts from the UK, Italy, and the USA, have shed new light upon the international training and simulation environment at the opening session of the 24th ITEC conference; the international
in Aviation / Events RIAT confirms Polish and Hungarian Air Forces for air display
Posted 23 May 2013
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) organisers have just added a legendary Mikoyan MiG-29, from the Polish Air Force and a SAAB JAS-39 Gripen from the Hungarian Air Force to the seven-and-a-half hour flying display
in Aviation Saskatoon Airport selects ARINC's vMUSE Enterprise
Posted 23 May 2013
ARINC today announced that Saskatoon Airport has chosen vMUSE Enterprise™ for its cloud-based common use check-in solution.
in Aviation NATS releases app to cut airspace infringements
Posted 23 May 2013
NATS has launched an app to support general aviation pilots in the battle against airspace infringements
in Aviation Turkish Airlines launch daily service from Edinburgh
Posted 23 May 2013
Edinburgh Airport has welcomed a new Turkish Airlines daily service to Istanbul, opening Scotland up to 223 worldwide destinations.
in Aviation Birmingham crowned Airport of the Year
Posted 23 May 2013
Birmingham Airport has scooped another award for 'Airport of the Year' at the Global AirRail Awards 2013.
in Aviation IFE Services produces safety film for Iberia
Posted 23 May 2013
In-flight entertainment (IFE) providers, IFE Services, has produced a brand new safety film for its client Iberia.
in Aviation JSC UTair Aviation selects AJW for PBH support
Posted 23 May 2013
AJW Aviation announced today that it has been selected by Russian airline JSC UTair Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its fleet of 37 B737-500 and B737-400 aircraft.
in Aviation Symbiotics' ADAPT adopted by Alpha Aviation
Posted 23 May 2013
International specialists in human performance assessment and training solutions, Symbiotics Ltd., announced today that its ADAPT selection tool has been chosen by Alpha Aviation to select the company's own management staff as well as
in Aviation Fourth AW139 VIP sold for UK & Ireland corporate fleet
Posted 23 May 2013
AgustaWestland has announced the sale of the fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland, to be delivered to an undisclosed customer next year.
in Aviation Southend Airport appoints Hannah Bao as executive handling manager
Posted 23 May 2013
Southend Airport has appointed Hannah Bao as executive handling manager - looking after all private flights coming in and out of the airport - who has moved from sunny Portugal to Rochford, Essex, to take up the post.
in Aviation Flybe departing Gatwick blaming airport charges and APD
Posted 23 May 2013
Flybe confirmed to the London Stock Exchange at 07.00 today, that it has sold its arrival and departure slots at London Gatwick airport, thus bringing to an end Flybe's 22 year record of providing high-frequency air services from
in Aviation Bond staff prepare for charity jump
Posted 22 May 2013
Fearless staff at Bond Offshore Helicopters (Bond) in Aberdeen are preparing for a group skydive this weekend, in order to raise money for five charities with which they each have a personal connection
in Aviation Bombardier boosts capabilities at its Amsterdam Service Centre
Posted 22 May 2013
Bombardier business jet operators in Europe will soon have access to a broader range of superior quality aircraft services through Bombardier's wholly owned Amsterdam Service Centre at Amsterdam-Schiphol
in Aviation Gama Support Services awarded Beechcraft Authorised Service Centre status
Posted 22 May 2013
Gama Group, a global business aviation services provider, has announced that Farnborough, UK-based Gama Support Services has been appointed a Beechcraft authorised service centre, to provide maintenance
in Aviation EBACE 2013: Hangar8 is game for Africa
Posted 22 May 2013
UK charter operator Hangar8 showed it was fair game when it unveiled a distinct zebra-stripe Bombardier Global Express jet at EBACE, highlighting its developing presence in Africa .
in Aviation Flybe's new Manchester-Waterford service takes off
Posted 22 May 2013
Flybe has today seen the first flight of its 19th route from Manchester Airport take off to Waterford at the start of a new service that offers up to four return flights a week to Ireland's oldest city, with the inaugural flight receiving a
in Aviation Cardiff Aviation shift 737-400 simulator from Istanbul to Karachi
Posted 22 May 2013
Cardiff Aviation's flight simulator technical team have completed baseline testing of Shaheen Air International's Boeing 737-400 flight simulator at its current location at the Turkish Airlines Flight Training
in Aviation Air BP completes initial OMEGA implementation at London Oxford Airport
Posted 22 May 2013
Air BP, the specialised aviation division of oil company BP, has completed the initial implementation phase of Air BP's OMEGA system for London Oxford Airport's entire operational staff.
in Aviation Rolls-Royce wins order from CIT to power 23 aircraft
Posted 22 May 2013
Rolls-Royce has won an order from US leasing company CIT Aerospace for Trent XWB engines to power 10 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and Trent 700 engines to power 13 Airbus A330 aircraft.
in Aviation BBC Two series goes to the heart of Heathrow
Posted 21 May 2013
In a live event, Dan Snow will spend four nights at Heathrow's heart – the air traffic control tower – whilst Dallas Campbell and Anita Rani will be airside, granted unparalleled access to get to grips with the extraordinary science, engineering
in Aviation EBACE 2013: LEA is first UK company to join AirClub alliance
Posted 21 May 2013
During the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), the AirClub alliance has officially announced its expansion into the UK market.
in Aviation ARINC Direct celebrates 10th anniversary
Posted 21 May 2013
ARINC Direct, which provides flight services solutions for the business aviation sector, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
in Aviation Virgin Atlantic introducing 747s on Glasgow-Florida route
Posted 21 May 2013
Virgin Atlantic has announced an increase in capacity of more than one third on its popular Florida flights from Glasgow Airport in 2014, with the inroduction of a Boeing 747.
in Aviation Amsafe Bridport's Cargo Tie-Down strap awarded FAA & EASA safety approval
Posted 21 May 2013
Amsafe Bridport Cargo Product Group, based in Bridport, Dorset, has become the first global firm to be granted US and European regulatory safety approval for its patented TSO C172 Cargo Tie-Down Strap.
in Aviation Korean Air appoints Jason Kim as UK and Ireland regional manager
Posted 21 May 2013
Korean Air has appointed Jason Kim as UK and Ireland regional manager, taking over from James Park, who has returned to the airlines' head office in Seoul, Korea.
in Aviation TAG Farnborough Airport announces plans for new facilities
Posted 21 May 2013
TAG Farnborough Airport has announced plans for new facilities, including additional premium office space and a customer-dedicated second entrance to the airport.
in Aviation Specialist Aviation appoints new materials manager
Posted 21 May 2013
Specialist Aviation Ltd today announced the appointment of Graham Rowe to the position of materials manager.
in Aviation Airbus introduces C4you support
Posted 21 May 2013
Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team.
in Aviation EBACE: Vistajet receives EBAA Gold Safety of Flight Award
Posted 21 May 2013
Vistajet received the EBAA Gold Safety of Flight honour yesterday at the 2013 European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Safety of Flight Awards, presented at the 13th Annual European Business Aviation Convention &
in Aviation EasyJet launches its first ever flights to Norway from Gatwick
Posted 20 May 2013
EasyJet has today launched its first ever services from London Gatwick to Bergen, Norway's second largest city and the 'Gateway to the Fjords'.
in Aviation MAG submits response to Airports Commission
Posted 20 May 2013
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted its response to the Airports Commission on proposals to make the best use of existing capacity in the next 10 to 15 years - the period before new runway capacity can be delivered.
in Aviation EBACE 2013: Bombardier launches Challenger 350
Posted 20 May 2013
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that it has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the addition of the new Challenger 350 aircraft.
in Aviation Inmarsat announces Satcom Direct as distributor of GX Aviation
Posted 20 May 2013
Inmarsat has announced it will be working with Satcom Direct, the provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions, to take its GX Aviation proposition to the business aviation market.
in Aviation Heathrow tells Airport Commission there is no easy fix for hub capacity
Posted 20 May 2013
Heathrow has told the Airports Commission that there is no quick or easy solution to ease the UK's lack of hub airport capacity and that physical and planning constraints mean short-term solutions to increase
in Aviation Air Travel Trust fund returns to surplus
Posted 20 May 2013
The Air Travel Trust (ATT) has today published its annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2013, which reveal the fund has returned to surplus for the first time since 1996.
in Aviation Warton wins Top IFTC Aerodrome Award
Posted 20 May 2013
At the International Fire Training Centre (IFTC) BAE Systems Warton won the coveted Top IFTC Aerodrome Award.
in Aviation Chapman Freeborn Australia secures Hercules aircraft lease deal
Posted 20 May 2013
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering has signed an exclusive contract with Safair to place and operationally manage a L382 Hercules aircraft in Australia.
in Aviation Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group to tender for new runway at Cambridge
Posted 20 May 2013
Cambridge Airport UK, managed by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, will go out to tender this summer for the building of a new runway (estimated cost circa £16 million) and a £1 million fuel farm.
in Aviation Resource Group expands to China with appointment of MD for Asian market
Posted 20 May 2013
Resource Group, the training, recruitment & safety engineering software specialist in aviation and aerospace, announced new operations in China today.
in Aviation Peter Norton confirmed as speaker at Rotary Operations Conference
Posted 20 May 2013
Peter Norton Chief Executive of British Helicopter Association confirmed as Keynote Speaker at Rotary Operations Conference at Barclays London Heliport.
in Aviation NATS to advise Airports Commission on best use of capacity
Posted 20 May 2013
NATS is to provide expert airspace advice to the Airports Commission, set up by the Government to recommend on future airport capacity in south-east England.
in Aviation Stansted successfully completes Pterippus exercise
Posted 20 May 2013
Stansted Airport successfully conducted a major training exercise last week to test an emergency response to an aircraft incident, called Pterippus.
in Aviation / Defence Edison launches full coverage of Rolls-Royce
Posted 17 May 2013
Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm, has announced the initiation of full coverage of Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR).
in Aviation / Defence Red Arrows awarded 2013 public display authority
Posted 17 May 2013
The Royal Air Force aerobatic team, The RAF Red Arrows, were today awarded their public display authority (PDA) for 2013 by chief of the air staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.
in Aviation / Events Paris 2013: Aero Sekur increases international presence
Posted 17 May 2013
On its return to the Paris Airshow, survival systems specialist Aero Sekur has increased its international presence with a series of new contracts announced for the company's floatation, with the opening of a new MRO joint
in Aviation Stratajet unveils UK & European charter partnerships opportunities
Posted 17 May 2013
The world's first real time business aviation booking and brokerage platform, Stratajet, today announced that additional eligible charter companies can benefit from its Stratafleet services.
in Aviation BAR UK highlights airlines need for hub capacity
Posted 17 May 2013
In its submission to the Airports Commission on making best use of airport capacity in the short to medium term, the Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) says that airlines are only experiencing capacity problems at Heathrow.
in Aviation Exclases Holdings' got a GrandNew Helicopter
Posted 17 May 2013
AgustaWestland has announced that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin helicopter in VIP transport configuration for operation in Russia.
in Aviation / Defence CILT welcomes new board members
Posted 16 May 2013
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport - CILT (UK), an independent professional body for individuals involved in logistics, supply chains and all transport, has revealed the results of its board elections.
in Aviation Heathrow welcomes return of Qatar Airways' 787 Dreamliner
Posted 16 May 2013
Qatar Airways has today resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Doha and London Heathrow after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January.
in Aviation / Defence Helyx SIS and Snowflake Software to provide aeronautical standards advice to MoD
Posted 16 May 2013
Helyx SIS Ltd and Snowflake Software have successfully won a programme of work to provide specialist Aeronautical Open Standards consultancy to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Science and
in Aviation Manchester opens new T3 lounge
Posted 16 May 2013
A new £500,000 lounge opens its doors today at Manchester Airport's Terminal 3, offering both a unique birds-eye view of the runways – and the chance to rub shoulders with the rich and famous.
in Aviation Avtrade selects DB Schenker to provide logistics support in the Gulf and Asia
Posted 16 May 2013
Component support expert Avtrade - based in the UK with operations in Dubai, Moscow and Singapore - has contracted DB Schenker to store, manage and provide local logistics services to support their Dubai
in Aviation / Defence C-130J worldwide fleet soars past one million flight hours
Posted 15 May 2013
The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark one million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations and humanitarian
in Aviation Stansted Airport to hold major emergency exercise
Posted 15 May 2013
A major training exercise to test an emergency response to an aircraft incident is taking place at the airport tomorrow.
in Aviation Look no hands - first unmanned flight over British airspace
Posted 15 May 2013
The first flight demonstrating how an unmanned aircraft can operate in all UK airspace has taken place.
in Aviation Bond enters Australian market with major contract
Posted 15 May 2013
Bond Helicopters Australia Pty Ltd (Bond) announced today that it has won a competitive tender for the award of a multi-million dollar, five-year contract with the PTTEP Australasia Group of Companies (PTTEP), part of Thailand's
in Aviation Aberdeen Airport wins Routes Europe award
Posted 15 May 2013
Aberdeen International Airport has won the award for best airport serving under four million passengers at the prestigious Routes Europe Awards 2013, in a category for which Southend Airport and London City Airport were also shortlisted.
in Aviation EasyJet to attract business travellers with fast track security
Posted 15 May 2013
EasyJet is to provide free fast track security to attract more business travellers. The new service will be provided as an added benefit when buying easyJet's flexi fares.
in Aviation Airbus showcasing ACJ318 cabin at EBACE
Posted 15 May 2013
Airbus is showing an ACJ318 corporate jet at EBACE, giving potential customers the chance to see how much wider and taller its cabin is in comparison with other large business jets.
in Aviation Philip Watkiss joins ARINC Managed Services as Sales Director for the Americas
Posted 15 May 2013
ARINC Managed Services (AMS) has announced that Philip Watkiss has joined the company as its new Sales Director for the Americas Region.
in Aviation Aegean Airlines select ARINC's AviNet Airport solution for Heathrow, Munich and Brussels
Posted 15 May 2013
Aegean Airlines has selected ARINC's AviNet Airport for network connectivity at three airports, Heathrow, Munich and Brussels.
in Aviation Chapman Freeborn launches global broker initiative for bizjet market
Posted 15 May 2013
Chapman Freeborn is launching a new Global Broker initiative designed to help business jet flight arrangers globally tap into local knowledge and expertise, 24/7/365 days a year.
in Aviation Edinburgh Airport returns to growth with rise in April's passenger numbers
Posted 14 May 2013
Edinburgh Airport saw its total passenger numbers rise last month by over 34,000, equating to an increase of 4.4% compared to April last year.
in Aviation Passenger numbers up for April at Glasgow Airport
Posted 14 May 2013
Passenger growth at Glasgow Airport has continued with almost 550,000 people travelling through the airport in April 2013, representing an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period last year.
in Aviation UFA to maintain ARINC's iMUSE platform
Posted 14 May 2013
ARINC has announced that its long-time customer Ufa International Airport (UFA) has renewed its contract for ARINC's iMUSE solution.
in Aviation 'Great Airports for Great Cities' report released
Posted 14 May 2013
In response to a new report that shows Birmingham Airport has the second largest business catchment (which specialises in manufacturing) of any long-haul airport, Paul Kehoe, chief executive of Birmingham Airport, has expressed the
in Aviation Heathrow pedals its way to the top
Posted 14 May 2013
Heathrow's Cycle Hub has won the Best Workplace Initiative at the London Cycle Awards 2013.
in Aviation Aegean Airlines launching Manchester to Athens service
Posted 14 May 2013
Aegean Airlines has announced that it will begin operating a direct service between Manchester and Athens on Saturdays and Mondays from May 25 2013.
in Aviation Bmi regional launches six new routes
Posted 13 May 2013
Bmi regional is launching six new routes today, creating over 100 new jobs in Birmingham and Bristol.
in Aviation First A350 XWB paint job completed
Posted 13 May 2013
Painting of the first A350 XWB 'MSN001' was today fully completed as it emerged in its Airbus livery out from the paintshop in Toulouse.
in Aviation Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada partner on new aviation fuel solutions
Posted 13 May 2013
Airbus, Air Canada and BioFuelNet Canada announced today at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) Aviation and Environment workshop in Montreal (hosted by McGill University), that they have formed a
in Aviation Passenger numbers increase at Gatwick
Posted 13 May 2013
Gatwick today announced that more than 2.7 million passengers passed through the airport in April 2013, which reflects marginal growth on the prior year of around 11,400 passengers.
in Aviation GKN Aerospace uses new processes to create complex composite wing structure
Posted 13 May 2013
GKN Aerospace has successfully concluded a composite manufacturing and assembly research programme using out of autoclave (OOA) processes and materials and PI shaped woven preforms.
in Aviation AJW expands Singapore team
Posted 13 May 2013
AJW Aviation has continued to expand its professional team by appointing Satvendar (Sam) Singh as chief commercial officer, based in the Singapore office.
in Aviation Cabinair refurbs Air Greenland A330 interior
Posted 13 May 2013
Cabinair Services, which specialises in the maintenance, repair, overhaul and servicing of aircraft interiors, has successfully completed a contract awarded by Air Greenland to reconfigure and refurbish the interior of the airline's
in Aviation Cambridge Airport continues to expand
Posted 13 May 2013
2013 has got off to a flying start in Britain's fastest growing city, Cambridge, as the management team of Cambridge Airport continues the long term growth strategy that was begun last year. New developments already unveiled this year include two
in Aviation NATS reveals big environmental gains
Posted 13 May 2013
A new report from NATS shows that more efficient air traffic control procedures and the better use of airspace have saved 800,000 tonnes of CO2 since 2008, with the savings equating to the cutting of £160 million from airline fuel bills.
in Aviation Heathrow achieves its highest ever passenger satisfaction ratings
Posted 13 May 2013
Customer satisfaction scores have continued to improve at Heathrow, with the airport achieving its highest ever passenger satisfaction ratings in the Airport Service Quality survey for the first quarter of 2013,
in Aviation Aer Lingus Regional marks first year of Dublin to Southend service with new fleet
Posted 13 May 2013
Aer Lingus Regional is on track to fly a new monthly record of 5,600 passengers this month as the airline marks one year of the Dublin to London Southend Airport service with an investment in new
in Aviation Bombardier to debut Learjet 75 at EBACE 2013
Posted 10 May 2013
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that just one year after launching the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft, it is returning to this year's edition of EBACE with the first production Learjet 75 jet.
in Aviation Boeing ups Dreamliner production rate
Posted 10 May 2013
Boeing's first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month, has been rolled out sporting British Airways' familiar tailfin design.
in Aviation Bond signs new £14m contract with ADTI
Posted 10 May 2013
Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd (Bond) has been awarded a new contract with Applied Drilling Technology International (ADTI).
in Aviation Birmingham touted as Britain's most accessible airport
Posted 10 May 2013
According to new analysis into passenger travels times and the impact on jobs and growth - by leading transport and economics experts Steer Davies Gleave and Capital Economics - Birmingham is Britain's most accessible airport.
in Aviation BAE Systems and EMTEQ partner on IntelliCabin
Posted 10 May 2013
BAE Systems and EMTEQ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on IntelliCabin, an integrated cabin management system, for commercial aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and airline interiors modifications
in Aviation Transport Committee urges Government to expand Heathrow and act on APD
Posted 10 May 2013
MPs on the Transport Committee have today rejected calls for a new hub airport east of London, urging the Government to permit the expansion of Heathrow where it says a third runway is long overdue and calls for
in Aviation Gatwick airport is latest GTMC partner
Posted 10 May 2013
The GTMC, a professional industry body representing travel management companies in the UK, has welcomed London Gatwick Airport as its first airport partner.
in Aviation MTD invests to gain SC21 accreditation
Posted 10 May 2013
Engineering firm Midland Tool and Design (MTD) has invested over £25,000 in an innovative new production reporting system to help it gain SC21 accreditation.
in Aviation London First submits recommendations to Airports Commission
Posted 10 May 2013
London First, in its submission to the Airports Commission delivered yesterday, recommends an increase of flights at Heathrow, coupled with greater noise protection for residents, plus the deregulation of Gatwick and
in Aviation CAA appoints Mike Barnard new GA programme manager
Posted 9 May 2013
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the appointment of Mike Barnard as General Aviation (GA) programme manager.
in Aviation AJW Aviation named 'Best Spare Parts Provider'
Posted 9 May 2013
At the Globe Theatre in London last night, AJW was presented the award for 'Best Spare Parts Provider' - for the second year running - in the Aircraft Technology Engineering & Maintenance (ATE&M) Awards 2013.
in Aviation Record numbers attending Routes Europe 2013
Posted 9 May 2013
Routes Europe, now in its 8th year, will welcome a record number of attendees when the 2013 event opens in Budapest in three days time (12-14 May).
in Aviation MAEL to provide maintenance for Flybe
Posted 8 May 2013
Award-winning independent aircraft maintenance provider, Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL), has signed an agreement with Flybe UK - Europe's largest regional airline - for the provision of Bombardier Q400 and Embraer 175/195 line
in Aviation Stansted's red Panthers ready to pounce
Posted 8 May 2013
Stansted Airport's Fire Service has taken delivery of its fifth and final state-of-the-art Rosenbauer Panther fire engine as part of a £4 million upgrade to its fire-fighting fleet.
in Aviation Signature handling Gatwick helicopter flights
Posted 8 May 2013
Signature Flight Support has recommenced handling of all helicopter traffic into London Gatwick Airport, coinciding with the reopening - after a 12 year absence - of the helicopter aiming point (HAP) by the airport in May 2013.
in Aviation MAEL hits key milestone at new Birmingham Airport facility
Posted 7 May 2013
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) - the award-winning independent aircraft maintenance provider and a division of The Monarch Group - has reached another key milestone in the construction of their new 110,000 sq. ft
