Interview: Behind the Scenes at French Bee
We had the privilege of speaking with Marc-Antoine Blondeau, the General Manager of French Bee, and his colleague João Correia Silva, who oversees cargo operations. Defined by the A350 The …
Could Pegasus Airlines be about to launch flights from Istanbul to Bristol Airport?
Rumours are circulating in the aviation enthusiast world that Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier, may be considering launching direct flights from Istanbul to Bristol Airport. If true, this move …
Getting Electric Planes Off The Ground
Article author: Dr James Jeffs, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx It is no secret that the weight of batteries makes building electric planes an engineering challenge. It might be a surprise …
End of an era for a beloved aircraft as Jet2 retires the Boeing 757
In 2024, British low-cost airline Jet2 announced the retirement of its last Boeing 757-200 aircraft, marking the end of an era for both the airline and the iconic plane. The …
Ryanair launches new direct route from Bristol Airport to Toulouse
Ryanair, one of Europe’s most popular low-cost airlines, has announced a new route connecting Bristol Airport in the UK with Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France. The new route starting on 3rd …
Bristol Airport’s ‘Green Master Plan’
Bristol Airport has experienced rapid growth over the past decade, quickly establishing itself as the eighth largest airport in the UK. In 2023 alone, 9.9 million passengers passed through its …
easyJet launches first direct flight from Bristol Airport to Istanbul
In an exciting development for UK travelers, easyJet has officially launched its first direct flight from Bristol Airport to Istanbul, marking a significant milestone in expanding travel options from the …
Edelweiss Air takes over from Swiss on Bristol to Zurich route starting in 2025
In an exciting development for travelers in both the UK and Switzerland, Edelweiss Air has announced a new direct route between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) starting in …
Jet2 Announces Largest-Ever Summer Programme for 2026 from Bristol Airport
Jet2, one of the UK’s leading airlines and package holiday providers, has unveiled its largest-ever summer schedule for 2026 from Bristol Airport. This announcement reflects the company’s continuing expansion in …
Gloucester Airport to be sold after being listed with Savills
Gloucester Airport, a significant regional airfield, has been put on the market for sale through the real estate firm Savills, signaling a major potential shift for the area’s aviation landscape. …
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 …
Qatar Airways buys 25% of Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways, the state carrier of the Gulf country of the same name, plans to acquire a 25% stake in Australian Airline Virgin Australia. The specific details of the deal …
£21,000 Raised for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity by Bristol Airport
On the 19th of September 2024, Bristol Airport announced that £21,000 had been raised by a charity golf day in support of the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). The …
Grant Gives Young Aviators A flying Start
For the last eleven years, Cotswold Airport has held the ‘Aviation Scholars’ programme which gives the opportunity for eight 15- to 18-year-olds to gain some invaluable flying experience and …
Exclusive interview with Comlux Group CEO Richard Gaona on selling private jets
Richard Gaona assumed the role of CEO at Comlux Group in 2007. Before this, he served at Airbus, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the ACJ program and facilitated …
Britten-Norman announces Unleaded Fuel Modification for piston engine Islanders
Britten-Norman is taking the next step on its journey towards sustainable aviation with the introduction of the Unleaded Fuel Modification for its BN2B-26 piston engine (Lycoming O-540-E4C5) Islander aircraft. The …
Full Motion Flight Simulator Experience near Bath
JetEx Simulation, located near Frome, is an impressive facility that offers aviation enthusiasts and curious first-timers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of flying a commercial jet without ever …
End of an Era for Local Aviation Enthusiasts
The skies over Bristol and its surrounding areas are set to become a little quieter with the closure of the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club, a historic institution that has …
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. …
easyJet launches first flight to Tivat from Bristol Airport
easyJet has launched its first flights and package holidays on a new summer route from Bristol to Tivat. easyJet offers more seats to Montenegro from the UK than any other airline and is set to operate its biggest …