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easyJet Supports Concept to Reduce Emissions

April 15, 2019 Connor Sadler

European low-cost carrier easyJet has announced its support for U.K. based aerospace technology company Derwent Aviation’s design changes to current generation jet engines, which are said to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide.

Airports

Construction Begins on Leeds Bradford’s Terminal Extension

April 10, 2019 Connor Sadler

On April 8, the U.K.’s Aviation Minister Liz Sugg visited Leeds Bradford Airport and saw the major progress that has been made on a project to improve the passenger experience at the airport. Sugg saw

Airports

London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Named World’s Best Terminal

April 1, 2019 Connor Sadler

London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 was voted the best in the world at the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in London last week. This new win is the sixth time

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British Airways Flight Scheduled to Land in Dusseldorf Mistakenly Arrives in Edinburgh

March 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

British Airways has apologized after its flight BA3271 from London City Airport — scheduled to fly nonstop to Dusseldorf, Germany — landed in Edinburgh, Scotland. The airline said in separate tweets that it was sorry

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Aircalin’s First A330-900neo Enters Final Assembly Line

March 20, 2019 Connor Sadler

New Caledonia’s Aircalin is one step closer to receiving Airbus’ latest next-generation aircraft as its first Airbus A330-900neo has entered Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, which is part of a greater

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British Airways Debuts Much-Awaited Redesigned Business Class Product

March 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

British Airways has launched its new business class seat, known as the ‘Club Suite.’ The airline also announced that the new seat will be first seen on their Airbus A350, which is due to be

Routes

Ryanair Announces Two New Italian Flights in One Day

March 4, 2019 Connor Sadler

On Wednesday, Ryanair launched two new routes from the U.K. to Italy for Winter 2019. The routes will take passengers from London’s Stansted airport to Venice’s Marco Polo airport, and from Manchester to Milan’s Malpensa

Airports

Heathrow Airport Reports Record-Breaking 2018 Numbers

February 25, 2019 Connor Sadler

London’s Heathrow Airport has had the best year in its 90-year history in 2018 following eight years of consecutive growth. The airport welcomed 80.1 million passengers, a 2.7 percent increase from 2017 with almost 82percentt

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The Centenary: British Airways Reveals Retro BOAC Livery on 747

February 18, 2019 Connor Sadler

As part of their 100th birthday celebrations, British Airways has painted Boeing 747-400, registered as G-BYGC, into a retro BOAC livery. BOAC, or British Overseas Air Corporation, commenced operations on April 1, 1940. It was

Routes

Virgin Atlantic to Start Flights Between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv

February 11, 2019 Connor Sadler

From September 2019, Virgin Atlantic will operate a new daily flight between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. The flights, which go on sale on February 25, will be operated by Virgin’s Airbus

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Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

February 4, 2019 Connor Sadler

Air France recently announced that the branding on its regional routes and fleet, currently known as HOP!, will be marketed as Air France HOP. This change aims to link the regional flight offerings more clearly

Airports

Manchester Airport Looks to Build New Private Terminal

January 28, 2019 Connor Sadler

Manchester Airport in the U.K. has recently announced plans for a private terminal to give passengers flying on commercial airlines the ‘private jet experience.’ The new terminal, which will be called PremiAir, will be available

Routes

Wizz Air Announce Further Expansion at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

January 21, 2019 Connor Sadler

Hungary’s Wizz Air, which has quickly become Europe’s ninth largest airline by passenger traffic, has announced a new route from Doncaster Sheffield Airport this week to Romania’s third largest city, Timisoara. This announcement comes just

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Flybmi to Launch Service Between Leeds and Munich in April

December 24, 2018 Connor Sadler

Flybmi has recently announced the launch of a new daily service between Leeds Bradford Airport in the U.K. and Munich in Germany. The new route, which is set to start on April 8, 2019, will

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Manchester Airport Reveals Holiday Travel Forecast

December 17, 2018 Connor Sadler

Manchester Airport, Britain’s third busiest, is estimating an extra 7 percent of passengers will travel through the gateway over the festive period. An additional 100,000 passengers, compared with the same period last year, are set

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Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

December 10, 2018 Connor Sadler

Plans for an extension to the main terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport have been approved by the Leeds City Council. The decision allows for the construction of a two to three story extension, providing an

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British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

December 3, 2018 Connor Sadler

With plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019, British Airways has begun planning events focused on the future of flying, with particular emphasis on sustainable fuels. In collaboration with Cranfield University, British Airways has

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Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

November 26, 2018 Connor Sadler

Belgium’s national airline, Brussels Airlines, has announced its plans for Summer 2019, where it will be increasing the frequency of services to places across Europe and Africa, as well as adding some new destinations. The

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Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

November 19, 2018 Connor Sadler

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has expanded their current A330neo order from 25 to 35 aircraft with the order of ten additional Airbus A330-900s, according to a press release from the airline. The order, which was

Routes

El Al Relaunches Manchester to Tel Aviv route

November 12, 2018 Connor Sadler

Israel’s flag carrier airline El Al has announced a new nonstop service from Manchester Airport to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport, scheduled to start on May 26, 2019. El Al also serves the route

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Articles by Connor Sadler

easyJet Supports Concept to Reduce Emissions

Construction Begins on Leeds Bradford’s Terminal Extension

London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Named World’s Best Terminal

British Airways Flight Scheduled to Land in Dusseldorf Mistakenly Arrives in Edinburgh

Aircalin’s First A330-900neo Enters Final Assembly Line

British Airways Debuts Much-Awaited Redesigned Business Class Product

Ryanair Announces Two New Italian Flights in One Day

Heathrow Airport Reports Record-Breaking 2018 Numbers

The Centenary: British Airways Reveals Retro BOAC Livery on 747

Virgin Atlantic to Start Flights Between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv

Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

Manchester Airport Looks to Build New Private Terminal

Wizz Air Announce Further Expansion at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Flybmi to Launch Service Between Leeds and Munich in April

Manchester Airport Reveals Holiday Travel Forecast

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

Delta Tacks on More Airbus A330neo Orders to Support International Growth Strategy

El Al Relaunches Manchester to Tel Aviv route

ExxonMobil Donates Hydraulic Fluid to Keep Concorde Alive

American Adds New South America Connection from New York

Air Italy Sparks New Controversy in U.S.-Middle East Carriers Row

American Airlines Plans Line Maintenance Base at Houston’s Bush Airport

Jet Airways ‘Compelled to Cancel’ All Flights After Failure to Secure Funding