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 …
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 …
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’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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
First spotters event of the year at Bristol Airport a great success
On Wednesday 10th April 2024 Fresh Aviation and Bristol Airport held the first spotters evening of the year and it was a great success. Fifty visitors of all ages attended …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Loganair plans first hydrogen-powered BN-2 Islander services for 2027
Scottish regional carrier Loganair, which is also the UK’s largest regional airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions which will see the company launch a trial …
Ecojet makes further board appointments in run-up to launch
Edinburgh-based regional carrier Ecojet, which made headlines last month as it confirmed an order of 70 ZeroAvia engines, has now publicised further appointments to its management team in preparation for …
Ecojet confirms powerplant order and future strategy
Ecotricity-backed regional carrier Ecojet, has today announced an order for 70 hydrogen-electric engines from Cotswold Airport-based firm ZeroAvia, which successfully conducted its first hydrogen-powered test flight in January 2023. Ecojet, …
JetBlue to add new European destinations amid Schiphol ruling
Only last week, American premium low-fares carrier JetBlue announced the addition of two new European destinations to its growing portfolio: both Dublin and Edinburgh will now see direct services with …
Sentra Airways launch comes to a full-stop
In January, Fresh Aviation covered the upcoming launch of Manchester-based carrier Sentra Airways, whose first Airbus A330-200 had been delivered to Cotswold Airport late last year. The firm, which was …
All you need to know about the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2023
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2023 is back! This year the event will take place between Thursday 10th August and Sunday 13th August 2023, meaning 4 days of family fun and …