https://www.aero.uk de Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:05 +0200 https://www.aero.uk/img/new_logo8.png https://www.aero.uk 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 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