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News•Mar 1, 2026
Loganair Opens Winter 2026/27 Schedule with Fares From £54 One-Way
Loganair has released its 2026/27 winter schedule, offering fares as low as £54 one‑way and selling seats through March 2027. The carrier highlights early‑bird discounts, a 21 kg standard baggage allowance, and its tenth base in Southampton, which adds routes to Exeter, Manchester and Jersey. Loganair also touts an 81% on‑time performance, the highest among major UK airlines, and leverages international partnerships for seamless onward travel. The airline aims to capture strong holiday demand across its 70‑route, 40‑destination network.
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 28, 2026
UK Flights to Middle East Suspended as US Launches Attacks on Iran
UK airlines have halted flights to key Middle‑East hubs—including Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi—following the United States’ launch of air strikes against Iran. Iran responded with missile attacks on eight Gulf states, heightening regional tension. The suspension affects roughly 18,000...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026: Industry Champions Growth but Warns on Rising Costs
At the Airlines UK Annual Dinner 2026, industry leaders praised strong government backing for airspace modernization, airport expansion and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) development, while warning that rising costs threaten the sector’s competitiveness. Baroness Liz Sugg highlighted aviation’s contribution of...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Dublin Based ACIA Delivers Third ATR 72-600 to PNG Air
ACIA Aero Leasing has delivered a third ATR 72-600 turboprop to PNG Air, expanding the carrier's domestic fleet. The aircraft joins two earlier ATRs under a lease agreement, reinforcing PNG Air's three‑year strategic plan to modernise with a single‑type fleet....
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 21, 2026
Evolito to Develop Electric Wheel Taxi System with Airbus and UK Government Support
Evolito Limited has been chosen to create an electric wheel‑taxi system under the UK‑backed Project SONATA, partnering with Airbus, ATI, Innovate UK and several research institutions. The company will supply a low‑speed, high‑torque axial‑flux motor delivering roughly 350 kW and 56 Nm/kg, designed to...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 19, 2026
Finnish Air Force F-18 Confirmed as First Aircraft for RIAT 2026
The Royal International Air Tattoo has announced the Finnish Air Force F‑18 Hornet as the opening act for RIAT 2026 at RAF Fairford. The 2026 show adopts a "Fighter Meet" theme, showcasing historic and modern combat aircraft, and introduces a...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Loganair Expands Jersey Hub with Four New Direct Routes, Including Paris Debut
Loganair announced four new direct services from Jersey to Norwich, East Midlands, Dublin and Paris Charles‑de‑Gaulle, slated for summer 2026, with lead‑in fares beginning at £84.99. The Paris route marks the carrier’s first flight to France, expanding the island’s link...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 9, 2026
British Airways Helicopters: A Pioneering Chapter in UK Rotary Aviation
British Airways Helicopters, originally formed as BEA Helicopters in 1964, operated scheduled passenger routes such as the iconic Penzance‑Isles of Scilly service and provided extensive offshore support for the burgeoning North Sea oil industry. Its fleet progressed from Sikorsky S‑61s...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 9, 2026
Cardiff Airport in Court over £205m Welsh Government Subsidy
Cardiff Airport faces a tribunal over a £205.2 million subsidy granted by the Welsh Labour Government in April 2025. Bristol Airport has filed the case, alleging the aid breaches competition law and unfairly diverts airlines and passengers. The subsidy, equivalent to...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 9, 2026
CAA Data Shows Most Complained About UK Airlines
UK Civil Aviation Authority data covering mid‑2024 to spring‑2025 shows over 43,000 airline complaints. Hungarian ULCC Wizz Air topped the list with more than 10,000 complaints, translating to roughly 900 complaints per million passengers and £1.5 million in compensation payouts. Air France...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 8, 2026
Boeing and Airbus in Line for Large Order From Saudia
Saudia Airlines is in early‑stage talks with Boeing and Airbus for a potential order of up to 150 aircraft, with Boeing likely supplying wide‑body jets and Airbus the A321neo single‑aisle family. The mix would include both passenger and cargo variants...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Air Cambodia Places Their Largest Ever Single-Aisle Order
Air Cambodia announced its largest single‑aisle purchase, ordering up to 20 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets at the Singapore Airshow. The deal includes a firm order for 10 aircraft with options for another 10, aiming to expand the carrier’s network across North...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 3, 2026
Two Confirmed Killed in Rochdale Cirrus Crash
A Cirrus SR20 light aircraft that departed Birmingham crashed near Littleborough, close to Rochdale, around 11 am. The aircraft’s ballistic recovery system (CAPS) deployed but became snagged on power lines. Police have recovered the bodies of both occupants, confirming two men...
By UK Aviation News
News•Feb 2, 2026
AGS Airports Secures £745 Million Refinancing as AIB Joins Lending Syndicate
AGS Airports has secured a £745 million refinancing package, with AIB joining the lending syndicate. The new capital strengthens the group’s balance sheet and funds a slate of upgrades at Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, including terminals, runways and energy‑efficiency projects....
By UK Aviation News
Deals•Feb 2, 2026
AGS Airports Secures £745 Million Refinancing with AIB Joining Syndicate
AGS Airports completed a £745 million refinancing package, finalised in December 2025, with AIB joining the lending syndicate. The debt financing strengthens the airport group's capital structure and funds investment in terminal upgrades, runway improvements and sustainability initiatives across its...
UK Aviation News
News•Jan 31, 2026
New Travel Trends Revealed in The Great British Holiday Audit 2026
The Great British Holiday Audit 2026 reveals British travellers shifting from price‑driven trips to purpose‑filled holidays. Astronomy tourism spikes as the August solar eclipse drives visits to Spain’s dark‑sky sites, while cultural pilgrimages and sport‑focused getaways attract younger cohorts. Short‑haul...
By UK Aviation News