Airport Dimensions and joint venture partner Swissport, have expanded their award-winning No1 Lounges portfolio with the opening of the No1 Lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2, operated by No1 Lounges.

Last month Heathrow served over 6.5 million passengers, the highest ever for November and is predicting to have its busiest ever December on record.

London Stansted’s strong passenger performance continued as the airport recorded its busiest ever November, welcoming 2.14 million passengers during the month.

Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has successfully implemented IBS Software's iCargo solution into its strategic air cargo management infrastructure.

More than two million passengers flew through Manchester Airport last month - smashing the previous record by 13% - with Amsterdam topping the charts for the first time this year.

Rolls-Royce today announced the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine scheduled for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) at its facility in Dahlewitz, Germany.

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced Downtown Skyport as the new operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH) following a Franchise and Concession Review Committee (FCRC) public hearing approval.

Taking over from Johan Lundgren, outgoing CEO at easyJet, Russ Dunn will be taking over as Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA) Chair from the beginning of 2025.

EasyJet and its fleet of A320 family aircraft have joined the ultimate game for aviation lovers - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which the airline is hoping will help inspire the next generation of pilots.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges.

The Tata Group-owned Air India has officially disclosed orders it placed earlier for 10 A350 widebody and 90 single-aisle A320 Family aircraft and revealed it has selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services-Component (FHS-C) for its growing A350 fleet.

XLR Executive Jet Centres has been named as the Air Charter Association’s (ACA) Handling Agent/FBO of the Year 2024.

Stakeholders are being given the opportunity to share their views on the proposed six-month trial of a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), led by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and funded by the Home Office.

AmSafe Bridport has successfully developed and tested the largest, modular Fire Containment Cover (FCC).

Cranfield University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), with a special signing ceremony at the Qatar Embassy in London.

Glacial Flyers, a group of students from Hitchin Boys’ School in Hitchin, were crowned this year’s winners at the 2024 RTX Quadcopter Challenge Final on 3rd December at RAF Cosford.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has announced the 2024 winners of the global aerospace community’s most prestigious and long-standing awards honouring achievement and innovation

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has agreed a contract extension with NATS Services to support the on-going secondment of Air Traffic Controllers.

Teledyne FLIR has announced Gremsy, a provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR programme.

Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA and IDEMIA Public Security are expanding their partnership to tackle key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations.

Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO is re-shaping its management team to manage the current shift in expectation regarding fleet and equipment renewals.

London Stansted has today published its long-term plan for sustainable growth over the next 20 years and plans to unlock the potential of its existing single runway.

Internationally renowned full-service engineering consultancy and global electrification partner, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the coveted Aerospace Standard 9100 (AS9100).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for October 2024 showing global passenger demand rose by 7.1% with air cargo demand up 9.8%.

PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model (LGM) for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures.

British Airways (BA) has opened applications for its pioneering Engineering Cadet Scheme in partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in New York, supporting the development of a new generation of American aviation engineers.

Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, an A321LR, which marks the first step in the airline’s fleet renewal making it the newest Airbus operator.

IFS today announced that CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish company recognised for developing efficient, safe and sustainable advanced electric mobility solutions, has selected IFS Cloud management software to enhance the design, manufacturing and maintenance of its passenger and cargo eVTOL aircraft, as well as its fleet of remotely operated ...

Innovate UK and the German government have awarded funding to a pioneering Anglo-German research project, set to transform how complex software is used in safety critical sectors such as aerospace.

Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4 and Ferrovial, have reached an agreement to sell AGS Airports to AviAlliance.

Donite Plastics, the Saintfield-based thermoforming company, has appointed Robbie Marsh as its Quality and Process Improvement Manager.

London Luton Airport (LLA) has taken another key step towards its ambition to achieve Net Zero for its airport emissions by 2040, following a multimillion pound investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles used across the airport.

LPE has become the first in the world to run two Axtra3D Lumia X1 printers, having announced the addition of another Lumia X1 to its production capabilities at Formnext 2024.

Commercial aircraft deliveries fell 25% in October 2024 compared to October 2023, with the 79 aircraft delivered representing the lowest figure for the month since 2021.

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the creation of a new role – Head of Digital Sales, to be filled by Daniel Rodriguez.

New spinout company, Voxshell, using new technology derived from Cranfield University research, has created an automated process that speeds up 3D data pre-processing, reducing the task from around eight hours, in some cases, to just a few minutes.

Gatwick is trialling new Smart Stand technology, which could revolutionise the way aircraft turns are managed at the airport.

British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability and cybersecurity within the aerospace, defence and space supply chain.

Babcock has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea aviation company, Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd (KAI), to explore military flying training, air base support and engineering opportunities targeted in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe.

A trio of apprentices are taking off with specialist Airframe Designs as they develop the skills needed for the modern aerospace industry.

London Stansted’s Aerozone education centre has hit a major milestone, welcoming its 25,000th young visitor since opening in 2015.

Saudi Arabia based low-cost airline, flynas, has appointed AVIAREPS UK as its General Sales Agent (GSA).

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A330neo.

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region.

EasyJet is bringing two additional Airbus A320 aircraft to its Birmingham base from next summer, providing greater connectivity for customers in the Midlands and supporting around 800 jobs.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set out its thinking on how it will oversee the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK aviation industry.

Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF producer Infinium, which plans to supply the UK market with power-to-liquid e-SAF from late 2026.

British Airways has unveiled its brand-new First seat, combining elegant design with expert British craftsmanship, with the new cabin forming part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans, expected to take to the skies in mid-2026.

Babcock has leased seven new emergency medical services (EMS) configured Leonardo AW169 helicopters from LCI.

Wayland Additive has announced a partnership agreement with TECCLUSTER A/S based in Denmark, primarliy aimed at expanding machine sales across the Nordic and Baltic regions.

Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh has launched a new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior figures in the aviation sector to revamp efforts to make greener air travel a reality. 

British Airways has announced a multimillion pound investment in its engineering maintenance facility at Cardiff Airport.

Energy and environmental solutions provider CFP Energy has published the findings of a survey that provides critical insight into the decarbonisation approaches of aviation operators navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

The ASA Group has entered a partnership with RL Group Asia, a provider of business expansion services that helps connect global enterprises with local markets across Asia and beyond.

Wayland Additive has announced the purchase of a Calibur3 metal eBeam additive manufacturing (AM) system by Fraunhofer IPK (Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology).

Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing talented STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved an amendment to the airspace currently known as the Manchester Low-Level Route (MLLR).

BAE Systems will deliver and integrate next-generation active control sidesticks on JetZero’s new blended-wing body aircraft, which is set to accelerate the path to a sustainable future in aviation.

A final report, prepared by an Independent Review Panel into the air traffic control failure on 28th August 2023, has been published by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

International Airlines Group (IAG) has appointed Dr Ben Dias as Chief AI Scientist.

In Q3 2024, whilst Interconnect Technologies Suppliers Association (ITSA) members reported a significant slowdown in business - with revenues down 4% year-on-year and orders down 10% year-on-year - the aerospace & defence sector was up 16%.

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts providing engineering, design and technical services.

Birmingham Airport has released its latest Sustainability Update, the third instalment that supports the current five-year Sustainability Strategy, providing updates on objectives and targets to reach its goal of net zero by 2033.

Thousands of highly skilled jobs will be supported across the UK as Prime Minister Keir Starmer throws his support behind the aerospace industry – with £975 million over the next five years for this key growth sector.

Huddersfield based Wayland Additive will be working in partnership with 3Dees Industries for sales of Calibur3 electron beam (eBeam) metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems across Central and Eastern Europe.

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced it has opened its Graduate Programme for applications for 2025 intake.

The 1851 Trust and Athena Pathway in collaboration with Cobham and Ultra Electronics (Ultra), have released the Cobham-Ultra STEMCrew Roadshows Impact Report 2024.

Thompson Aero Seating’s VantageSOLO today takes flight with Iberia on the very first A321 XLR.

The two millionth flight of 2024 arrived this year on October 15, nearly two weeks earlier than last year and less than two weeks later than it did in 2019, the busiest year on record.

A striking new statue of a Macclesfield-based woman engineer is being unveiled at the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) today to mark National Engineering Day 2024.

Cheshire based Olsen Actuators & Drives has secured an initial £700,000 investment boost from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, to support growth and recruitment following new contract wins.

FANUC UK’s Managing Director, Tom Bouchier, has highlighted the importance of automation in ensuring the UK fully realises the value that the manufacturing sector can bring to the UK economy.

GKN Aerospace has delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft since 2018, marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of its supply chain and production capabilities.

Passengers travelling through Sumburgh Airport can now take advantage of a new quiet space, called the West Voe Quiet Room.

SpaceCareers.uk has received support from the UK Space Agency’s 'Space for All' fund to spearhead an initiative named ‘UK Space 101’, focused on showcasing the accessibility of space jobs to school students, as well as highlighting the need for a diverse range of skills from people currently working outside of the space sector.

EasyJet and Airbus are trialling a new model to help business travellers address their carbon footprint and stimulate global SAF production.

Regional and City Airports (RCA) Group, operator of regional airports in the UK, has posted robust growth in passenger numbers during the April to October summer period.

London Stansted Airport recorded the busiest day in its history as the start of the half-term holidays saw more than 107,000 passengers pass through the terminal on 27th October 2024.

A specialist aviation training provider is primed for further international growth with a new base in Ireland after getting the green light to deliver the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s cabin crew attestation course.

Aviation market intelligence and advisory company, IBA, has partnered with the China Air Transport Association (CATA) to provide the Chinese aviation industry with carbon emissions analysis leveraging insights from its IBA NetZero platform.

UN Tourism and easyJet holidays have stepped up their collaboration as they develop a groundbreaking environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework for businesses across the sector.

Loganair has been named Domestic Airline of the Year by the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) for the fourth year running.

RF and mmWave technologies specialist, Filtronic, is responding to growing demand by installing two new production lines at its NETPark facility in Sedgefield.

Additive manufacturing (AM) service provider of high-quality 3D printed parts on demand, 3D People, has added Ultrasint TPU01 to its service offering, which is used in sectors such as aerospace, due to its adaptability and suitability for various applications, including for prototyping flexible components such as seals and gaskets.

In the 2024 edition of its annual list of the Best Inventions, which features 200 extraordinary innovations changing our lives, TIME selected ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrain.

The Falkland Islands Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of $9.75 million.

A new tool that will allow airports to measure and analyse their operational carbon footprint has been announced by the air traffic management service, NATS.

Farnborough Airport has today announced it has completed one of the largest lightweight solar installations in the South East of England, enabling it to generate 25% of its own power.

Disabled passengers will benefit from better protections when flying thanks to a new expert group announced today by Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, at Manchester Airport.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has started the process of setting the next price control for Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL).

The recent MoU signed between the Airport Services Association World (ASA World) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforces a commitment to advancing safety, efficiency and innovation within the air transport industry.

Bristow and Leonardo have finalised a series of long-term agreements that will enhance global fleet support and training for the AW139 and AW189 helicopters, extending into the next decade.

Menzies Aviation has announced an extension of its partnership with Wipro to roll-out the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system to 28 new stations in 2025.

Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France.

A new university term has begun for first-year students studying a three-year BA (Hons) Aviation Management course, delivered by Cardiff Met University, in partnership with Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

British Airways yesterday marked 25 years of flying the UK flag to and from London City Airport.

Olsen Actuators & Drives has announced the appointment of Ian Walch as its new Managing Director.

BAR-UK, the aviation trade body representing the majority of airlines operating to the UK, has announced the appointment of Michael Smeeth as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 4th November 2024.

Birmingham Airport has reappointed NATS as its air traffic service provider on a 10-year contract.

An expert in structures is taking the expertise of aerospace leader Airframe Designs to new heights as it grows its specialist services for its customers.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for September 2024 global passenger demand showed a rise of 7.1% compared to September 2023, whilst air cargo was up by 9.4%.