https://www.aero.uk de Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:41:04 +0200 https://www.aero.uk/img/new_logo8.png https://www.aero.uk LONDON - Virgin Atlantic is set to remove two Boeing 787-9 aircraft from its fleet. The Dreamliners will be transferred to LOT Polish Airlines in 2027. The move is part of a wider fleet reshuffle that will have Virgin Atlantic melt its 787 fleet from 17 to 14 aircraft and put the strategy increasingly towards Airbus A330-900 aircraft.https://www.aero.uk/news-53507/LOT-Polish-Airlines-to-source-two-Boeing-787-9s-from-Virgin-Atlantic.htmlTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:28:43 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53507/LOT-Polish-Airlines-to-source-two-Boeing-787-9s-from-Virgin-Atlantic.html SYDNEY - New procedures and a revised airspace structure trigger safety concerns by air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport. A senior controller flagged "similarities to the ATC situation in Washington (...) in the months leading up to the mid-air collision (in early 2025)" with Australian authorities.https://www.aero.uk/news-53443/ATC-staff-flag-safety-concerns-for-Sydney-Airport.htmlFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:04:13 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53443/ATC-staff-flag-safety-concerns-for-Sydney-Airport.html LONDON - A British Airways flight had to deal with two stall warnings during an approach into London-Heathrow. The pilots issued a Mayday distress call.https://www.aero.uk/news-53260/AAIB-to-investigate-incident-on-British-Airways-flight.htmlFri, 31 Jul 2026 09:48:01 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53260/AAIB-to-investigate-incident-on-British-Airways-flight.html LONDON - Early project planning for the third runway at Heathrow Airport carries an estimated 320 milllion GBP price tag. UK aviation regulator CAA will allow the airport operator to claw back these costs through higher fees.https://www.aero.uk/news-53240/Heathrow-Airport-can-recover-early-project-costs-through-higher-fees.htmlWed, 29 Jul 2026 14:48:18 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53240/Heathrow-Airport-can-recover-early-project-costs-through-higher-fees.html LONDON - London Gatwick Airport has been affected by a disruption to its water supply, the airport operator said on "X" on Sunday.https://www.aero.uk/news-53214/Gatwick-Airports-suffers-water-supply-disruptions.htmlSun, 26 Jul 2026 14:38:57 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53214/Gatwick-Airports-suffers-water-supply-disruptions.html LUTON - US investment firm Apollo Global Management has agreed in principle the key terms of a possible cash takeover offer for British low-cost airline Easyjet, valuing the company at about 5.7 billion GBP - Easyjet signals support for the offer.https://www.aero.uk/news-53163/Easyjet-awaits-binding-Apollo-offer-by-early-August.htmlTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:27:38 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53163/Easyjet-awaits-binding-Apollo-offer-by-early-August.html LONDON - UK carrier Easyjet could ultimately be broken up following its proposed takeover by US investment firm Castlelake, aviation industry observers said. Easyjet holds various fleet, airport slot and business unit assets that might become more valuable if carved out of the integrated airline.https://www.aero.uk/news-53026/Is-Easyjet-heading-for-a-break-up.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2026 14:14:54 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-53026/Is-Easyjet-heading-for-a-break-up.html LONDON - London Heathrow Airport has lowered its 2026 passenger forecast, citing the impact of the Iran war. The airport now expects passenger numbers to decline 1.1 percent year over year to a base-case forecast of 83.6 million passengers in 2026, with a downside scenario of just 80.1 million.https://www.aero.uk/news-52983/Heathrow-Airport-feels-pain-from-Middle-East-war.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2026 08:24:08 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52983/Heathrow-Airport-feels-pain-from-Middle-East-war.html LONDON - Gatwick Airport expansion can go ahead upon a High Court ruling that dismissed challenges. Gatwick Airport wants to put its northern runway to full use to increase passenger numbers through the 2030s.https://www.aero.uk/news-52947/Gatwick-runway-project-clears-legal-hurdles.htmlFri, 26 Jun 2026 09:37:26 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52947/Gatwick-runway-project-clears-legal-hurdles.html BOURNEMOUTH - British cargo airline European Cargo has entered administration proceedings after weeks of operational disruption. The Bournemouth-based carrier had suspended flight operations on 19 May, with administrators formally taking control of the company on 3 June 2026.https://www.aero.uk/news-52788/European-Cargo-enters-administration.htmlFri, 05 Jun 2026 15:43:43 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52788/European-Cargo-enters-administration.html LONDON +ndash; Faced with mounting energy prices amid the Iran war, Britain is easing some sanctions on Russian oil.https://www.aero.uk/news-52651/UK-to-allow-jetfuel-refined-from-Russian-oil.htmlWed, 20 May 2026 12:35:21 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52651/UK-to-allow-jetfuel-refined-from-Russian-oil.html LONDON - Fallout from the war in Iran dents traffic at London Heathrow Airport. April passenger numbers at Europe's biggest airport decreased by five percent year on year to 6.7 million, "reflecting the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on some markets and short-term adjustments to travel plans".https://www.aero.uk/news-52602/Heathrow-feels-Middle-East-pain.htmlWed, 13 May 2026 10:15:10 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52602/Heathrow-feels-Middle-East-pain.html LONDON - A sharp rise in kerosene prices is thwarting the business forecasts at IAG. The airline group expects to spend an extra two billion Euros on fuel this year. So far, the war in Iran has not dented demand among IAG airlines including British Airways with group revenue up 1.9 percent in the first quarter.https://www.aero.uk/news-52558/IAG-curbs-2026-growth-plans-on-higher-fuel-bill.htmlFri, 08 May 2026 10:54:19 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52558/IAG-curbs-2026-growth-plans-on-higher-fuel-bill.html LONDON - Easyjet has announced new routes from Birmingham to Agadir, Belfast to Rome and Sharm El Sheikh, London Luton to Ljubljana, London Southend Airport to Budapest, Newcastle to Fuerteventura, Reykjavik, and Krakow and Southampton to Paris.https://www.aero.uk/news-52486/Easyjet-launches-new-routes-from-six-UK-airports.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2026 09:02:28 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52486/Easyjet-launches-new-routes-from-six-UK-airports.html LONDON - London Gatwick has welcomed Eurowings as a new airline with the launch of two new routes connecting passengers to Cologne and Stuttgart this summer.https://www.aero.uk/news-52485/Eurowings-takes-off-from-London-Gatwick.htmlThu, 30 Apr 2026 08:54:23 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52485/Eurowings-takes-off-from-London-Gatwick.html LONDON - British Airways will curb its flight schedule to key Middle East destinations for the remainder of 2026 - even as airspaces in the region reopen amid a ceasefire between the United States an Iran. The airline will redirect freed up widebody capacity to routes into India and Kenya.https://www.aero.uk/news-52310/British-Airways-curbs-2026-Middle-East-schedule.htmlFri, 10 Apr 2026 08:48:03 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52310/British-Airways-curbs-2026-Middle-East-schedule.html LONDON - The UK imports roughly 50 percent of jet fuel from the Middle East. Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz stalls supply - according to a media report the "last known shipment" of jet fuel bound for the UK is expected to arrive before the weekend - airlines might face shortages.https://www.aero.uk/news-52231/Iran-war-stalls-UK-jet-fuel-supply-in-the-Middle-East.htmlTue, 31 Mar 2026 11:49:37 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-52231/Iran-war-stalls-UK-jet-fuel-supply-in-the-Middle-East.html LONDON - Continued joint strikes of the US and Israel on targets in Iran and Iranian counter attacks on Gulf neighbours give European carriers limited visibility for flights into the region: British Airways puts all scheduled Dubai services on hold for the remainder of March - and discontinues its flights to Abu Dhabi for the time being.https://www.aero.uk/news-52069/British-Airways-suspends-key-routes-into-the-Middle-East.htmlWed, 11 Mar 2026 14:41:02 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-52069/British-Airways-suspends-key-routes-into-the-Middle-East.html LONDON - London City Airport announced the appointment of Andy Cliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.https://www.aero.uk/news-51949/New-CEO-takes-helm-at-London-City-Airport.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2026 12:34:25 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51949/New-CEO-takes-helm-at-London-City-Airport.html LONDON - London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, new destinations and expanded long-haul options. The first in a number of new services launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight on an Airbus A350-900 to Dubai.https://www.aero.uk/news-51948/Airlines-rush-to-London-Gatwick.htmlFri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:09 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51948/Airlines-rush-to-London-Gatwick.html