Advanced technology, introduced as part of British Airways’ £7 billion transformation investment programme, has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels.

As the continued long term growth in global air travel continues to strain airport capacity, new research from Airport Dimensions reveals a critical turning point.

NATS and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership between their respective Young Professionals’ Networks (YPNs).

New measures to help the UK take-off as world-leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), supporting the growth in the industry and jobs across the country, were introduced today in Parliament.

ZeroAvia will provide ZA600-equipped Cessna Caravan to power initial UK domestic services, likely to be the world’s first hydrogen-electric commercial operations.

Manchester Airport today announced a multimillion pound investment in Terminal 3, which will free-up space and improve the passenger experience.

NATS Services today announced the launch of its whitepaper which outlines key learning and recommendations to enable the growth of the Advanced Air Mobility industry following the success of Project AMEC – part of UKRI's Future Flight Challenge.

The UK Government confirmed yesterday - on the 80th anniversary of VE Day - that the UK is the first nation to secure a trade deal with the new US administration.

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) announced today at its AGM, that Dr Alisdair Wood, FRAeS has taken over as President of the Society at its AGM.

Smiths Detection has been awarded a contract by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to deliver state-of-the-art checkpoint screening solutions across all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

IFS has launched Nexus Black, a strategic innovation programme to expedite high-impact AI adoption for industrial organisations.

Aerovolt's Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world’s only commercially available electric aircraft - has been put through its paces by TV presenter James May in an epic race for DriveTribe against his former Top Gear colleague Richard Hammond driving an electric Taycan Turbo GT model Porsche.

Gama Aviation has signed a new long-term agreement with ELMS Aviation, utilising the company’s powerful personnel competence and compliance platform to support the global expansion of the business.

British manufacturer of high-performance soldering materials and consumables, SolderKing Assembly Materials Ltd, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise.

The UK and India agreed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) yesterday, aimed at reducing tariffs and boosting bilateral trade, which has been predicted could add as much as £4.8 billion to the UK economy.

UK-based flight planning and operational support specialist for the private aviation industry, Signum Aviation, has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, announced yesterday.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has announced its Capital Investment plan, totalling £76.5 million over the next 12 months.

Boeing has opened a new collaboration centre at Farnborough to accelerate research on future aircraft concepts, offering improved capabilities such as better fuel efficiency, reduced noise and emissions and increased payload and range.

Titan Manufacturing - based in Weymouth, Dorset - has achieved two significant accreditations that position the company as a trusted supplier for military and defence contracts.

EasyJet is today celebrating the arrival of two additional aircraft at its Birmingham Airport base, supporting 800 jobs.

A total of 521 aircraft orders were placed in the first quarter – representing a 73% increase compared to Q1 2024 – as demand rises for both single-aisle and wide-body aircraft, according to ADS.

EasyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel), have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK.

Kahootz and Shipley UK have announced a strategic partnership to enhance opportunity capture and bid management capabilities.

A new facility using cutting edge electron beam technology to build the next generation of semiconductor chips - and the first of its kind in Europe - was opened yesterday at the University of Southampton by Science Minister Lord Vallance.

Heathrow has unveiled its new Nature Traffic Control Tower, a birdwatching hideaway right in the heart of one of its 13 local nature conservation sites.

Marshall has been approved by the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as a Recognised Assessment Entity for Flightworthiness (RAE[F]) of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

AviAlliance has announced plans to invest £350 million in the future growth and decarbonisation of AGS Airports over the course of the next five years following its recent acquisition of the group which comprises Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports.

All passengers passing through Edinburgh Airport can now keep liquids and large electricals in their bags, thanks to the completion of a multimillion-pound project to install new security scanners

A pioneering demonstration showcasing how hydrogen can support the decarbonisation of airport ground operations took place yesterday at Exeter Airport, marking an important step towards achieving the first ‘zero-carbon turn’ of a commercial aircraft.

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky and Bristow Group have entered a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92 helicopter fleet.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for March 2025 shows global passenger demand for air travel growing 3.3% in March, whilst air cargo grew by 4.4%, compared to March 2024 levels.

FANUC has launched the world’s first ever explosion-proof, ATEX-rated collaborative robot for industrial painting applications.

The UK’s annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering, is enhancing its position as a key UK event for the composites industry, with backing from Composites UK.

Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems for the acquisition of industrial assets dedicated to its commercial aircraft programmes.

NATS has signed a strategic partnership with Bristol Airport that will see it provide air traffic services at the Airport until at least 2036.

Black Country manufacturers are being encouraged to tap into the capacity of Heathrow Airport in a bid to boost global opportunities.

Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal.

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first approved assessor of commercial drones, putting the company at the forefront of safely enabling the expansion of drone services throughout the UK.

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has reported that in Q1 of 2025 the UK connector market showed strong performance, with sales up 11% up over Q4 2024 and up 7% on Q1 2024.

Heathrow Airport has renewed its commitment to workplace and passenger safety by extending its partnership with Safe365 - a New Zealand-based safety technology company - for a further three years, which was witnessed in a ceremony attended by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

Air Navigation Solutions Limited (ANSL) today announced the appointment of Caroline Cauvin as its new Managing Director with effect from 1st June 2025.

ACC Aviation has been appointed by Al Jaber Aviation to remarket an Embraer Lineage 1000 (MSN 19000261, Registration A6-AJI).

Passenger demand at Heathrow remained strong in the first quarter of 2025, level with last year’s record performance, despite the busy Easter holidays falling in Q2 this year, the North Hyde substation fire and the leap year in 2024.

Boeing has entered into a definitive agreement to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including its Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways assets, to Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, with this all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion.

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) has acquired Redbird Aero, Australia’s leading large cargo drone operator.

Farnborough Airport has today announced that it has been voted as Europe’s number one FBO (Fixed Base Operator) in the 2025 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey, marking an outstanding 18 years in the top spot.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) had a record year in 2024/25 welcoming over 13 million passengers, marking a new peak for the transport hub.

Unifi has secured its first business aviation ground handling contract and its third Fixed Base Operation/FBO security contract in the UK at London Oxford Airport, marking a major expansion of its services and a new milestone in its global growth.

Green Aviation Insights (GAIN), a novel tool developed by NATS in collaboration with leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) – CAAM, skeyes and AZANS officially launches today.

Southend Airport has won the award for Best Route Development & Marketing in the airports under five million passengers category at this year’s Routes Europe Awards in Seville, Spain.

Menzies Aviation has signed a $305 million agreement to acquire US-based G2, an aviation service partner for major airlines across the United States.

CGI today announced an expansion of the Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) initiative, developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) under the Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) programme.

To ensure the safety and sustainability of aviation’s worldwide transformation and expansion, the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has updated the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) with new standards for communication, navigation, airport and heliport operations, ...

XTI Aerospace unveiled its tradeshow model of the TriFan 600 aircraft at last month's Avalon Airshow, the southern hemisphere's largest airshow, in Melbourne, Australia.

London Gatwick has welcomed 16 specialist designers to support the airport’s capital investment programme to enhance capacity, resilience and passenger experience as the airport continues to grow.

PTC is strengthening its Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and systems engineering focus with the acquisition of IncQuery Group.

Bermuda's airline, BermudAir, has successfully implemented Radixx, Sabre's low-cost carrier (LCC) passenger service system (PSS), to support its growing operations.

In March, Heathrow welcomed more than 6.2 million passengers, a slight decline on 2024 due to the timing of Ramadan and a later Easter this year which both impact travel patterns, along with a 10-hour closure due to a power supply failure caused by the major fire at National Grid and SSEN’s North Hyde substation.

UK provider of air traffic services, NATS, safely handled 190,703 flights last month - a 2.3% increase on March 2024 - whilst non-transatlantic arrivals and departures grew by 3.5% and flights to and from Spain increased by 10% year on year.

Demand for travel from Manchester Airport continues to grow – with the Easter holidays bringing in the busiest days of the year so far – as the airport experienced more than 107,000 passengers travelling though it last Friday, with a similar number expected today.

As a result of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation, a man has been charged with money laundering after the seizure of £1 million in suitcases by the UK's Border Force at Heathrow Airport.

With the sun shining on the region, Birmingham Airport has announced that following a multimillion-pound investment in solar last year, all operations are being powered by the recent sunny weather.

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a ground handling subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, is extending its cooperation with Irish carrier Ryanair.

The Air League is delighted to announce that Boeing has once again demonstrated its support to the beneficiaries of the charity’s impactful programmes, reinforcing a long-standing partnership dedicated to Changing Lives Through Aviation.

Syensqo, a specialist in advanced materials and chemical solutions, has announced that its Heanor site in the UK has achieved third-party accreditation (ISCC-PLUS-Cert-GB188-12830001) for the production of its ReGen portfolio of composite materials.

Denroy Limited has secured a new contract to provide Boeing with component parts for its commercial airplanes.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is investing further in its infrastructure to ensure ease of travel through the airport for its customers. The next two projects, as part of its previously announced £100m capital spend up to 2033, will benefit those customers arriving through the airport.

Blackstone’s infrastructure strategy for individual investors has agreed to acquire a minority stake of 22% in AGS Airports (AGS), a platform of high-quality freehold airports providing access to key UK markets, from AviAlliance for £235 million.

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new iconic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the sixth addition to its growing lounge portfolio.

Boeing has named Eric Hill as vice president of Investor Relations.

Donald Campbell’s record-breaking jet hydroplane, Bluebird K7, returned to her home at the Ruskin Museum in Coniston last month and was back on display in time to celebrate what would have been Donald Campbell’s 104th Birthday.

Farnborough Airport, the Birthplace of British Aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced that it has once again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2025.

Recently appointed Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion and Science Minister, Lord Vallance was at Cranfield University earlier this month for a special roundtable event with business leaders, university representatives and local authorities from the central area of the corridor around Cranfield, Milton Keynes and Bedford.

GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €78 million in its manufacturing sites across Europe during 2025, including €3.3 million in the UK.

Following Korean Air's agreement to purchase 20 Boeing 777-9s and up to 30 787-10s, the airline has placed an order with GE Aerospace for GEnx and GE9X engines to power its new aircraft.

Birmingham Airport is hosting a sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) to support local residents into work.

A new way of separating aircraft arriving into Gatwick Airport is set to cut carbon emissions by between 11,000 and 19,000 tonnes a year – and minimise delays - according to the air traffic management service, NATS.

Altus Group is to host its inaugural User Day on 21st May at Altus HQ in Redditch, which will focus on the latest innovations and best practice in SMT conformal coating process and inspection technologies.

EasyJet's APU-ZERO Project saw the airline turn off the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) - a gas turbine engine located at the aircraft's tail section which provides electrical power and air conditioning when turnarounds are in process - and replace it with a Pre-Conditioning Air Unit (PCA) which uses Fixed Electric Ground Power (FEGP) from the airport to ...

Commercial aircraft orders grew by almost two thirds in February 2025 compared to February 2024 according to ADS, with 27 narrowbody aircraft ordered in February 2025, even though no wide body aircraft orders were placed.

During the 2025 Airbus Summit (24th-25th March), Airbus has provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come.

AmSafe Bridport has partnered with Nolinor Aviation to develop and implement Fire Containment Covers (FCCs) and specialised netting, enabling the airline to meet upcoming regulatory changes while preserving the operational flexibility of its Boeing 737-200 combi aircraft.

Bristol Groundschool, Wings Alliance and The Air League have forged a new partnership aimed at providing aspiring commercial pilots with unbiased, high-quality training advice and support.

Today marks a decade of transformative air traffic management at Heathrow Airport, as NATS and Leidos celebrate the 10th anniversary of the implementation of Time-Based Separation (TBS).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has established the Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO) to manage the IATA-developed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry when it is released.

With a name synonymous with advanced engineering of the highest quality, Middlesex Aerospace - a UK supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors - is 80 years old this month and celebrating its history with a promise to keep looking ahead to the future.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have responded to a fire at an electrical substation on Nestles Avenue in Hayes, which caused a major widespread power outage, affecting many homes, local businesses in the area and the closure of Heathrow Airport.

A new partnership between fuel cell pioneer Intelligent Energy (IE) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is bringing the promise of zero-emission hydrogen-powered flights in the UK a step closer.

Farnborough Airport has today announced that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million litres or 10,000 tonnes per annum of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally from waste.

ZeroAvia has appointed former Federal Aviation Administrator Billy Nolen as a Senior Strategy & Regulatory Advisor to the company.

Barriers at the exits to Manchester Airport’s pick-up and drop-off zones will be removed from next week, between Wednesday 26th March and Wednesday 2nd April.

BAE Systems, Inc. has selected Ivalua to streamline its Source-to-Pay (S2P) processes.

Airframe Designs has stepped up its commitment to becoming a sustainable manufacturer with a series of environmental initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has had its most waste efficient year ever with its recycling rate for terminal operations exceeding 75%.

The ASCEND consortium has driven significant advancements in high-rate composite technologies through cross-sector collaboration across UK industry, with completion of the programme positioning the UK at the forefront of advanced, sustainable composite technologies for next-generation aircraft and future mobility solutions.

Launching today, Sagentia Defence is the new name of TP Group, a science and technology consultancy serving the UK defence industry.

The UK’s only commercial seaplane service and the first scheduled seaplane airline in Europe since the 1950s, Loch Lomond Seaplanes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norway’s Elfly Group for two nine-seat NOEMI (No Emission) seaplanes, with an option to acquire three more.

Ontic is stepping up its commitment to helping more engineers return to work after a career break, by launching a second programme with STEM Returners.

Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation have announced a partnership that will see them collaborate on the launch of Joby’s air taxi service in the UK.

AEGEAN has disclosed an order with Airbus for an additional eight A321neo aircraft.

A project led by Manchester Airport that seeks to preserve woodland habitats around the city has been given an international Green Apple Award.

Marc Bailey, CEO of The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA), is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Michael Wheatley Award for Outstanding Services to Aviation.