Balkan Holidays to close UK business
Tour operator Balkan Holidays has today (April 24) announced that its UK business, Balkan Holidays Limited, is to close with immediate effect. The company, which has been operating in the …
Maltese government exits Malta Air, sells ‘golden share’ to Ryanair
The Government of Malta has sold its ‘golden share’ in low-fares carrier Malta Air, transferring full ownership of the airline to Ryanair Holdings, as part of a pre-agreed contractual framework …
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launch flights from Bournemouth Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, the UK’s leading leisure airline and largest tour operator, marked a major milestone this morning with their inaugural flight from Bournemouth – their 12th UK base – …
Skybus appoints new Managing Director
The Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has appointed a Managing Director of its in-house airline Skybus, which celebrated 40 years of service in 2024. The newly created role will be …
‘Flag Carrier for Green Britain’ moves closer to launch as new website goes live
Ecojet, the Edinburgh-based regional airline focused on sustainable aviation, has launched its new website this week, offering a more detailed look at the company’s mission and future plans whilst serving …
First A380 for Global Airlines ferried to Beja following maintenance as carrier publishes initial network
9H-GLOBL, the first A380 for UK long-haul startup Global Airlines, was today ferried to the Portuguese city of Beja from Dresden, where it had been undergoing heavy maintenance with EFW …
Bristol Airport appointed to Jet Zero Taskforce
Bristol Airport has today announced its appointment to the Jet Zero Taskforce, a UK Government group dedicated to advancing sustainable aviation. Clare Hennessey, Bristol Airport’s Director of Planning and Sustainability, …
Ecojet Airlines initiates growth equity financing to complete regulatory approvals and start commercial operations
Edinburgh-based carrier Ecojet Airlines has today announced that it is initiating a £20 million round of growth financing in order to satisfy the capital requirements to obtain an AOC and …
Lauda Europe ferries oldest A320 to Cotswold Airport for part-out
On October 3rd, Ryanair subsidiary Lauda Europe ferried its oldest A320 to Cotswold Airport for part-out. The aircraft, registered 9H-LOP, is one of 27 operated by the Vienna-based carrier, and …
Ecojet becomes the latest member of the SASHA Coalition
Edinburgh-based regional startup Ecojet, which hopes to begin operations by early 2025, has announced that it is the latest member of the SASHA (Skies and Seas Hydrogen-fuels Accelerator) Coalition. The …
Heart Aerospace and Loganair enter exclusive partnership to advance hybrid-electric aviation in the UK
Glasgow-based regional operator Loganair and Swedish hybrid-electric airframer Heart Aerospace have today announced an exclusive partnership which will see the companies work towards decarbonizing regional air travel in the United …
Ecojet announces purchase agreement for up to 62 ZA2000 powertrains
In one of the last orders for this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, Ecojet has today announced an agreement to purchase up to 62 ZA2000 powertrains, comprising 22 firm orders and …
Exclusive – Ecojet announces Letter of Intent for up to 50 Linx P9 aircraft
Ecojet, the Edinburgh-based Flag Carrier for Green Britain, has this week signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to buy up to 50 Linx P9 aircraft from ARC Aerosystems at the …
Maeve and Pratt & Whitney Canada to collaborate on hybrid-electric propulsion
Dutch airframer Maeve announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow that it is collaborating with Pratt & Whitney Canada on the design of its 80-seater hybrid-electric regional aircraft, the M80. …
KLM and ZeroAvia Plan Zero-Emission Demonstration Flight
Hydrogen-electric powertrain developer ZeroAvia and KLM have today announced at the Farnborough International Airshow that they will work jointly towards a demonstration flight of the ZA2000 engine on a large …
ASL Aviation Holdings commits to purchase up to 20 ZA2000 powertrains
ZeroAvia today announced at the Farnborough International Airshow that ASL Aviation Holdings has signed a conditional purchase agreement for up to 20 of the former’s hydrogen-electric ZA2000 powertrains to power …
Jet2 converts A320neo orders to the larger A321neo
Jet2, which was recently named the UK’s most punctual short-haul airline, has converted its order of 35 A320neo aircraft to the larger A321neo variant, as reported by Jethro’s Fleet Listings. …
Universal Hydrogen to be wound down
Universal Hydrogen, one of the main developers of hydrogen-powered propulsion for commercial aviation alongside ZeroAvia, announced on Sunday that it is to be wound down having burned through cash reserves …
Bluebird Nordic ceases operations
On May 2nd, 2024, Icelandic cargo airline Bluebird Nordic formally announced the cessation of its operations, with all aircraft handed back to their respective lessors. The carrier says that it …
Ecojet appoints Chief Operating Officer ahead of summer launch
Ecojet, which hopes to launch regional services in 2024 from its base in Edinburgh, has this week announced the appointment of seasoned aviation executive Rebecca Borresen as its Chief Operating …