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 …
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 …
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 …
Jet2 Launches Largest Ever Winter Sun Programme from Bristol Airport
Jet2 has announced its largest-ever Winter Sun programme from Bristol Airport, offering more flights and holiday packages than ever before. The expanded schedule promises to give travelers in the South …
End of an era as Bristol Airport’s Public Relations & Community Manager Jacqui Mills announces retirement
This June will see the end of an era at Bristol Airport when Jacqui Mills – the airport’s Public Relations and Community Manager retires. Before she hangs up her high-vis …
Gloucester Airport set for £500,000 facilities upgrade
Gloucester Airport, officially known as Gloucestershire Airport, is set to receive a significant boost with a £500,000 investment aimed at upgrading its facilities. This strategic development promises to enhance the …
Bristol Airport sees record passenger numbers during 2023
South West regional airport, Bristol Airport has recently revealed they saw record passenger numbers in 2023 with nearly 9.8 million passengers using the airport which makes 2023 the busiest year …
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 …
Jet2 announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel trial at Bristol Airport
Jet2, which first launched from Bristol Airport in 2021, has this week announced that it has purchased “over 300 tonnes” of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Q8Aviation for use on …
easyJet to help nervous flyers conquer their fear this April
As part of a series of UK-wide fear of flying courses, easyJet will again take to the skies this April with a special experience flight from Bristol. According to Anxiety …
Ryanair adds flights from Tirana to Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport is now connected to Albania’s capital Tirana thanks to a new twice a week service commencing April 2nd. Albania offers stunning landscapes and is rich in history. It …
New startup Global Airlines takes to the skies
We always get excited when new startup airlines are announced, and Global Airlines has been one we have kept our eye on. We understand the airline will never operate out …
Jet2 adds to Christmas Market season from Bristol Airport
Since Jet2.com and Jet2 holidays arrived at Bristol Airport in the summer of 2021, they have gone from strength to strength. Every season they have increased their fleet and route …
Planecaster celebrates one year of live streaming at Bristol Airport
With the recent rise in the popularity of live aviation streaming from airports, it was perhaps only a matter of time before Bristol Airport attracted the interest of aviation streamers. …
easyJet takes to the skies with Iris the next generation ATC service
Ground-breaking Iris satellite-based datalink technology enters commercial service, enabling airspace optimisation to ease congestion and reduce delays and emissions for airlines easyJet has taken to the skies as the first …
easyJet celebrates flying 70 million passengers from Bristol Airport
Low cost airline easyJet has this month celebrated flying 70 million passengers either to or from Bristol Airport since their launch at the South West airport back in 2001. easyJet …