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.

The University of Nottingham, in partnership with East Midlands Freeport, Research England and Loughborough University, has opened the Zero Carbon Innovation Centre (ZCIC).

Aerovolt UK Ltd and 3 Legs Aviation Services Ltd (based on the Isle of Man) have announced a strategic partnership to introduce electric aircraft charging solutions at Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway Airport).

XLR Executive Jet Centres, the Air Charter Association’s (ACA) Handling Agent/FBO of the Year 2024, has announced a strategic partnership with Norwich Airport Fixed Base Operator (FBO) Saxon Air.

Thomas Global Systems has received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) supplemental type certificate (STC) approvals for the installation of its TFD-4000 and TFD-4100 LCD flight display upgrades on Bombardier Challenger 604, Gulfstream G100/G200, Dassault Falcon 2000/2000EX/50EX, Saab 2000 and MHI CRJ ...

The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has selected Airbus Helicopters to supply seven H135 helicopters as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme.

ZeroAvia's SuperStack Flex highly-customisable Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell architecture has achieved over 1.0kW/kg specific net power at a full system level, including thermal management system and has been successfully demoed in a 150kW net power configuration for a major customer.

Aircraft lessors Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), have placed a firm order for 50 A320neo Family aircraft.

The half-term school holidays helped London Stansted report its busiest ever February as families and holidaymakers took to the skies in record numbers.

A surge in transatlantic passengers has led to Heathrow serving more than 5.7 million passengers in February, including a 7% increase in traffic to the USA and Canada.

Manchester Airport recorded more than two million passengers in February for the first time in its history.

Scottish Leather Group business Muirhead, today unveiled its newest people-first design concept, which seeks to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired travellers.

Thompson Aero Seating will be officially launching its new VantageNOVA First at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2025, 8th-10th April, Hamburg Messe.

Huntsman Corporation and Advanced Material Development Ltd (AMD), are to collaborate through a strategic relationship aimed at developing carbon nanotube-integrated functional composite materials in the US.

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) has relaunched the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Air Ambulances (APPGAA), reaffirming its commitment to advocating for the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK.

Loganair has opened applications for its apprenticeship scheme, aiming to recruit mechanical engineers in Glasgow and Aberdeen to enter its four-year modern apprenticeship.

Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to London Stansted in the UK from 7th May and to Seoul, South Korea starting 14th April, as aircraft sporting upgraded cabins roll out of Emirates’ retrofit programme and into scheduled service.

Luxury private aviation services provider, OPUL Jets, has announced the acquisition of Wallcourt Aviation.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global passenger demand January 2025 showing a 10% increase, with air cargo rising by 3.2% compared to January 2024 levels.

In a further announcement focusing on passenger experience enhancements, Birmingham Airport has confirmed a new assisted travel partnership to manage this vital service provision supporting the needs of its customers. 

Safetytech Accelerator (established by Lloyd’s Register), in collaboration with Heathrow Airport Ltd. and Discovering Safety (a programme of work led by Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive, HSE), has launched the Occupational Safety and Health X (OSHX) Lab — an innovation programme, designed to advance the adoption of emerging ...

Muirhead has unveiled its pioneering BioPRO Foam – the world’s first naturally fire-resistant, protein-based aviation biofoam.

Babcock has launched a national series of events today in Bristol, aimed at inspiring the next generation of talent into STEM careers and the engineering and defence industry.

Loganair has announced today that it is opening its 10th base at Southampton Airport, generating new jobs, specifically for pilots, cabin crew and engineers from the local area and offering new flight connections to and from this strategically important and prosperous region.

As Birmingham Airport makes further preparations for its busiest year ever, a series of announcements around the enhanced passenger experience are expected, beginning with the launch of two additional security screening lanes in readiness ahead of summer.

UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) has conferred Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.

Peli Products UK Ltd has launched an innovative new Air Case - the 1505 - to add to this range of lighter weight protective cases, which is the the first Peli case to feature an integrated panel mounting system in both the lid and the base.

Air travel is set to become greener as the UK Government introduces industry-led price guarantee to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply while keeping ticket fares down.

Airframe Designs has completed a collaborative R&D project co-funded by Innovate UK to advance ultra-polymer additive manufacturing of aircraft cabin interior parts.

Gatwick's development of its second runway has been backed by the UK Government.

Exel Composites has signed a contract with French-Canadian airship manufacturer and operator, FLYING WHALES, to supply approximately 75 kilometres of pull-wound carbon fibre tubes, which will form the first full structure of the LCA60T, the world's largest airship, designed to support cargo transport in remote areas.

The two-year project has used drone technology combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor seal populations and their pups off the coast of Norfolk.

Manchester Airport has revealed that more than 65,000 passengers used the hack in 2024 and were able to go straight to security when they arrived on the day of their flight, meaning more time to relax ahead of their journey.

Aviation market intelligence and advisory company IBA, has predicted a third runway at Heathrow Airport could result in Tank-to-Wake (TTW) CO₂ emissions rising by 9.43 million tonnes per year when in full operation.

Manchester Airport is to be the UK’s first major international airport to adopt a ‘hybrid’ digital control tower as part of a project announced with the air traffic service, NATS.

Commercial aircraft orders grew 168% in January 2025 compared to January 2024, significantly exceeding the five-year average of 67, according to ADS.

Oriens Aviation is celebrating 10 years of operations this month, having recently settled into its expanded hangar facilities at its London Biggin Hill Airport HQ.

Royal Schiphol Group, in collaboration with KLM, is deploying a new self-driving baggage vehicle from Aurrigo International plc to help it optimise the separation of passenger baggage with long transfer times.

Ultima Forma has joined forces with collaborative robotics (cobots) provider Universal Robots, to tackle net-zero aviation.

London Gatwick has opened applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering opportunities for future talent in the region.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Viasat is to retrofit its Aeromexico's Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with its most advanced in-flight Wi-Fi solution.

The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) has warned there will be serious consequences if non-UK Air Carriers disobey rules and operate commercial business aviation charters in and out of UK airports without obtaining the necessary Foreign Carrier Permit (Charter Permit).

BAE Systems is expanding its operations in Endicott, New York, with a 150,000 square feet addition to its existing footprint housing high-voltage energy storage systems (ESS) development, manufacturing and field support, advancing sustainable aviation solutions.

More than 200 great jobs from over a dozen employers are on offer as Bristol Airport holds its Winter Careers Fair for prospective candidates tomorrow.

EPI, an entity of EDGE Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Atomics-Systems Integration, at IDEX 2025, to partner on manufacturing, testing and repairing electromechanical systems.

ZeroAvia today announced that it has agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS) to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E.

British Airways has announced it is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO business at Gatwick in a move that will secure jobs at the site and expand BA’s presence at this key airport.

The UK's Aviation Minister has today launched the latest round of funding to encourage more young people into a career in aviation, helping to secure long term economic growth and ensuring the sector has the workforce needed for the future.

Chapman Freeborn is continuing its expansion in the European market by today launching a new French operations base

AtkinsRéalis is calling on business leaders to join a campaign to recruit more STEM subject governors, as new research* reveals 78% of schools have no long-term, established relationships with related industries and only 27% of schools which responded to the survey said they have a STEM governor on the board.

Following the UK Chancellor's backing of a third runway, Heathrow is launching its largest investment programme in the airport’s history to upgrade and expand through 100% private funding. 

Aurrigo International plc has come up with new software to help airports overcome the challenge of operating autonomous vehicles in intense wet weather and snow.

Last month was Heathrow’s busiest January on record, with over 6.3 million passengers travelling through the airport - up over 5% on the same time last year.

NATS today announced the launch of its whitepaper 'Advancing Aviation through Integration of Drones in the UK’s Low-Level Airspace', highlighting how Project CAELUS demonstrates a successful path towards integrating traditional ATM with drone traffic by leveraging NATS Services’ new Concept of Operations (CONOPs).

Skyports Infrastructure and Abu Dhabi based AI-powered drone tech and autonomous aerial logistics specialist LODD, have unveiled vertiport designs to be developed for the Abu Dhabi AAM network, across three strategic locations.

Airport concierge specialist, VIP-Fly, is expanding its footprint in the UK with the launch of premium VIP meet and assist and concierge services at Manchester Airport.

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has entered into a partnership with aviation content creator ‘Mo T The Airport Guy’ to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals.

TIM Aerospace DWC MRO has announced a strategic partnership with EmpowerMX from IFS to optimise its operations.

Cranfield’s Centre for Propulsion and Thermal Power Engineering is researching a technology that promises major performance improvements for net zero aero engines.

Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week, the UK Government has cut red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements, enabling up to 10,000 more apprentices to qualify per year.

Coventry based industrial automation specialist FANUC UK, is continuing its efforts to help inspire the next generation of engineers by supporting a search to find the UK’s best young robotics talent.

TEKEVER today announced a two-year partnership agreement with IMSAR, to advance radar tech and data processing solutions.

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) is making its first entry into the Saudi Arabian market through a strategic collaboration with iot squared, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and national telecom company stc group.

The Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee (AOC), Arora Group, International Airlines Group (IAG) and Virgin Atlantic, have today come together to launch a campaign which calls on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to conduct an urgent review into the way Heathrow is regulated.

The University of Nottingham has received planning permission to construct a new hydrogen propulsion lab on its Jubilee Campus, in partnership with Research England and industry partners.

More than 1,200 roles with 20 employers will be available as Manchester Airport hosts a jobs fair at Wythenshawe Forum later this month, with opportunities available in everything from airport security to hospitality.

Gediminas Ziemelis, the Chairman and Founder of Avia Solutions Group, has predicted that Boeing will be meeting delivery demand for its commercial aircraft by 2030.

Ascend Airways UK is adding a Boeing 737 MAX 8 to its fleet to strengthen the airline’s position in the UK market and supports its strategic growth initiatives as the airline expands into counter cyclical markets to Europe.

A rare picture from space of Barra Airport’s iconic runway - renowned as the only scheduled beach runway in the world - has been captured by NASA’s ASTER satellite.

Gattaca Solutions have signed a multiyear contract with NATS as the air traffic control services provider's sole temporary workforce solutions partner.

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Inc., today announced the release of Prism Supervisor - the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem - which integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time AI-based observations, enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The Great South West has unveiled the region’s first Defence Prospectus ahead of the Government’s Strategic Defence Review, revealing the critical role of the South West in delivering the UK’s national security and driving economic growth.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened a new electro-optics facility at Thermoteknix in Cambridge and presented the company with the King’s Award for Enterprise trophy for Innovation, in recognition of the company’s groundbreaking development in thermal imaging.

London City Airport (LCY) has submitted an application to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that would, if approved, enable the Airbus A320neo to operate at the Capital’s most centrally located airport.

Viasat and STARLUX today announced that the airline's aircraft have launched an enhanced service with Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, expanding their relationship.

Aviation and healthcare innovators gathered last week at Glasgow Science Centre to witness the next chapter in medical logistics.

Burnley based Velocity Composites - supplier of advanced composite material kits to the aerospace market - has announced the appointment of Oliver Smalley to the role of Chief Operations Officer.

Edinburgh Airport welcomed a record 15 million passengers in a single year, a milestone achieved for the first time ever at a Scottish airport.

GeoCue has entered a new strategic partnership with Yorkshire based drone designer and manufacturer, Clogworks Technologies Limited.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. has announced that at the special meeting of its shareholders held last Friday, its shareholders voted to approve the proposed acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems by The Boeing Company.

AALTO HAPS has completed its first stratospheric flight and testing from its purpose-built HAPS facility (AALTOPORT) in Laikipia County, Kenya, successfully testing its UK-built connectivity payload - a key use case of the payload-agnostic Zephyr platform - whilst simultaneously completing the longest ever unrefuelled flight over Africa and the ...

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the expansion and extension of the Hydrogen Challenge by launching a second round.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released comprehensive data for 2024 full-year and December 2024 global passenger and air cargo market performance, revealing record high demand for both.

Today the UK Government is announcing the launch of a new nationwide advertising campaign to further boost UK participation in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest programme of research collaboration.

At the ADS Annual Dinner last night, Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS, welcomed Defence Secretary John Healey, as the importance of innovative contributions from ADS' sectors towards driving UK security and prosperity, was recognised.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced the Government’s support for a third runway at Heathrow, with the expansion aimed at stimulating economic growth, whilst being delivered in line with the UK’s legal, environmental and climate obligations.

Cranfield University and Altair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI), simulation and data analytics within the aerospace and robotics industries.

A landmark Oxford Economics study released today has outlined the socioeconomic contributions of Business Aviation (BA) in Europe, whilst warning that restrictive government policies could jeopardise up to €120 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and 104,000 jobs by 2030.

Durham County Council has utilised a drone to help inspect over 5,000 solar panels at the UK’s first ever low-carbon depot.

Requirements Analysis AI has launched a cloud-based analysis tool, set to transform requirements analysis from a bottleneck into an intelligent, automated catalyst.

ADS data has highlighted that despite a 62% dip in aircraft orders year on year - at 1,447 orders placed in 2024 - demand remains resilient across the industry.

Marshall and AMMROC, the UAE-based aviation MRO services and integrated logistics support provider, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to identify synergies and growth opportunities in the aerospace industry.

London Luton Airport (LLA) has become the first UK airport to achieve Level 3 of the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Accreditation. 

Radar tech specialist Cambridge Sensoriis has expanded its product portfolio by introducing a Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) system called RadarAware, that supports beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations.

Farnborough Airport has today announced the launch of its inaugural training course in Airport Operations, developed in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology.

EasyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new state-of-the-art lower-weight paint, which will enable the operator to make further savings on fuel.

Aerovolt UK Ltd and H55 SA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing electric aviation.

The Interconnect Technology Suppliers Association (ITSA) has revealed that in 2024 the UK connector market held up well.

Bristol Airport has reported another successful year that has seen record passenger numbers, new routes and the announcement of growth plans that would provide connections to North America and the Middle East.