https://www.aero.uk de Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:43:17 +0200 https://www.aero.uk/img/new_logo8.png https://www.aero.uk 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 LONDON - Air Asia X returns to the London market. London Gatwick is adding a new destination with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to Kuala Lumpur. Starting on 26 June 2026, the service will operate via Bahrain on A330 aircraft, connecting London with the Malaysian capital with low fare flights for the first time since 2012.https://www.aero.uk/news-51843/Air-Asia-X-returns-to-London.htmlFri, 13 Feb 2026 08:19:27 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51843/Air-Asia-X-returns-to-London.html LONDON - Heathrow airport approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a "significant step forward" for one of Britain's most important growth project. The airport expects several key decisions from authorities over the next few months.https://www.aero.uk/news-51638/Heathrow-airports-awaits-clarity-on-regulatory-model.htmlFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:32:14 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51638/Heathrow-airports-awaits-clarity-on-regulatory-model.html LONDON - Heathrow closed out 2025 in record-breaking style in December. Passenger numbers for the year surpassed 84 million for the first time ever.https://www.aero.uk/news-51635/Heathrow-airport-records-busiest-year-ever.htmlFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:11:37 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51635/Heathrow-airport-records-busiest-year-ever.html GLASGOW The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation, which launched on 20 October, has reached its "midpoint": Coordinated Airspace Change Proposals (ACPs), led jointly by NATS, Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport give communities, political representatives and other stakeholders the opportunity to share their views.https://www.aero.uk/news-51473/Consultations-on-Scottish-airspace-reorganization-continue.htmlFri, 19 Dec 2025 08:36:03 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51473/Consultations-on-Scottish-airspace-reorganization-continue.html LONDON - Heathrow submitted "shovel-ready proposals" for a privately financed third runway, capable of flights taking off within a decade. The "once-in-a-generation" redesign of the runway and terminal system of Europe's biggest aviation hub just received a government nod - and faces British Airways scrutiny.https://www.aero.uk/news-51292/Heathrow-can-proceed-with-plans-for-3500m-new-runway.htmlFri, 28 Nov 2025 08:43:16 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51292/Heathrow-can-proceed-with-plans-for-3500m-new-runway.html LONDON - London Gatwick is set to welcome Jet2 in March 2026, marking a "major milestone" for the airport as it becomes the latest base for one of the UK+rsquo;s largest airlines. Jet2 will launch operations with six aircraft, including five Airbus A321neo, and a network of 29 routes, the airport said in a statement.https://www.aero.uk/news-51274/Jet2-enters-Gatwick-market-with-A321neo-base.htmlWed, 26 Nov 2025 08:51:30 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51274/Jet2-enters-Gatwick-market-with-A321neo-base.html LONDON - Virgin Atlantic drafts a fleet investment plan. London Heathrow slots will serve as collateral for the loan.https://www.aero.uk/news-51172/Virgin-Atlantic-uses-slots-to-fund-fleet-projects.htmlFri, 14 Nov 2025 09:23:33 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51172/Virgin-Atlantic-uses-slots-to-fund-fleet-projects.html LONDON - Heathrow airport submitted details for a new 3,500m northwestern runway in August. The third runway is needed to support future traffic growth - but carries a hefty price tag. Core Heathrow user British Airways favors a "shorter runway" as a cheaper solution for airlines that will ultimately pay for it.https://www.aero.uk/news-51170/British-Airways-backs-new-2800m-runway-for-Heathrow.htmlFri, 14 Nov 2025 08:49:05 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51170/British-Airways-backs-new-2800m-runway-for-Heathrow.html LONDON - Several airlines met headwinds recently. The streak of suspended operations continues in the UK: Eastern Airways cancelled all flights Monday and put itself under administration. British regulator CAA urged all passengers booked with Eastern Airways to make "alternative travel arrangements".https://www.aero.uk/news-51051/Eastern-Airways-suspends-all-flight-operations.htmlTue, 28 Oct 2025 08:39:12 +0100https://www.aero.uk/news-51051/Eastern-Airways-suspends-all-flight-operations.html LONDON - After a seven-year tenure, Shai Weiss will stand down as CEO of Virgin Atlantic and leave the airline on 31 December 2025. Current Chief Customer and Chief Operating Officer Corneel Koster will succeed Weiss - and become the next Virgin Atlantic CEO on 1 January 2026. Koster re-joined Virgin Atlantic in 2019.https://www.aero.uk/news-50998/Corneel-Koster-to-take-helm-at-Virgin-Atlantic.htmlWed, 22 Oct 2025 09:34:17 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50998/Corneel-Koster-to-take-helm-at-Virgin-Atlantic.html LONDON - "Important piece of national infrastructure": The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today a consultation on reforms to the airspace change process, a key part of Britains+rsquo;s wider programme to modernise airspace.https://www.aero.uk/news-50962/UK-seeks-to-streamline-airspace-redesign.htmlFri, 17 Oct 2025 14:17:27 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50962/UK-seeks-to-streamline-airspace-redesign.html LONDON - Figures in the latest edition of the Aviation Index - NATS+rsquo; annual survey of the UK public carried out by Ipsos - show that drones are increasingly seen as valuable, practical tools for delivering essential services.https://www.aero.uk/news-50961/Public-support-for-drones-in-the-UK-reaches-new-heights.htmlFri, 17 Oct 2025 14:05:06 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50961/Public-support-for-drones-in-the-UK-reaches-new-heights.html LONDON - Gatwick Airport wants to put its northern runway to full use by the end of the decade. The Government signaled support for the northern runway plans and follows through: Gatwick just received official approval for its expansion plans.https://www.aero.uk/news-50748/Gatwick-receives-Government-nod-for-northern-runway-expansion.htmlMon, 22 Sep 2025 09:40:44 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50748/Gatwick-receives-Government-nod-for-northern-runway-expansion.html LONDON - Several airports across Europe face disruptions upon a cyber attack on a third-party IT services provider. Heathrow airport expects "delays for departing passengers" and put additional staff on duty to "minimise disruptions".https://www.aero.uk/news-50739/Technical-issue-delays-check-in-at-several-airports.htmlSat, 20 Sep 2025 07:12:11 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50739/Technical-issue-delays-check-in-at-several-airports.html LONDON - Heathrow Airport faced major operational disruptions late Monday. According to media reports a hazardous materials alert caused an evacuation of Terminal 4. Emergency services were on site while flight operations at other Heathrow terminals continued. The alarm was called off soon after.https://www.aero.uk/news-50643/Heathrow-T4-evacuated-upon-hazardous-materials-alert-.htmlMon, 08 Sep 2025 20:35:58 +0200https://www.aero.uk/news-50643/Heathrow-T4-evacuated-upon-hazardous-materials-alert-.html