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The United Kingdom (UK) holds a significant position in the global aviation industry. Home to some of the world’s oldest airlines and aerospace manufacturers, the UK plays a crucial role in aircraft manufacturing, airline operations, and air traffic management. The country boasts a large domestic aviation market and serves as a major international aviation hub connecting Europe with the rest of the world.
Key Facts
- Airlines headquartered: British Airways, easyJet, Jet2, Virgin Atlantic
- Major airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Aerospace manufacturers: Rolls-Royce Holdings, BAE Systems, Airbus UK
- Aviation regulator: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Air traffic control provider: NATS Holdings
RAF flypast marks 80th VE Day with Red Arrows, F-35s, and historic Lancaster
The Royal Air Force (RAF) marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a low-level…
UK tests radio-frequency weapon to take down drone swarms at ultra-low cost
The British Army has successfully tested a new Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) capable of neutralizing…
UK retires most RAF Tranche 1 Typhoons amid industrial and strategic concerns
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has officially retired the bulk of its Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 1 fleet as…
Heathrow Airport warned about power ‘resilience’ concerns days before outage
Members of Parliament in the UK have been grilling representatives from companies involved in the response to a…
Vertical adopts universal rapid charging tech favored by other eVTOL developers
Vertical Aerospace is to adopt the universal rapid charging standard favored by electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL)…
Heathrow had two additional substations with ‘enough power’ to run airport
John Pettigrew, the CEO of the electricity network firm National Grid, has claimed that London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) had…
Heathrow back to full schedule as CEO quizzed whether he should remain in role
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has said it is gearing up for a second day of full flight scheduling following…
UK’s Farnborough Airport signs deal for 12.5 million liters of SAF
The UK’s Farnborough Airport has announced that it has signed a deal with Hydrogen Refinery to supply 12.5…
Heathrow Airport faces all-day closure after fire at local electrical substation
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) will close all day after a fire broke out at a local electrical substation overnight…
Royal Family lead tributes after last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
Members of the Royal Family have led tributes after the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, John ‘Paddy’…
The stories of heroism behind World War Two’s famous aircraft wreckages
According to the Dutch government around 5,500 aircraft were lost over the country during World War Two, giving…
Gatwick welcomes government response on second runway despite new decision delay
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) has welcomed the UK government’s response to its second runway application despite its decision to…
British Army nears Apache AH-64E fleet completion with latest Boeing deliveries
The British Army is nearing completion of its new Apache AH-64E fleet after the 45th, 46th and 47th…
Heathrow Airport: boost in trans-Atlantic flights contributes to record January
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) saw record levels of passengers using the aviation hub during January 2025, with an 8%…
Vertical Aerospace and its VX4 eVTOL makes you believe the future is possible
After a few past wobbles, Vertical Aerospace has the feel of a company that is entering a new…
Manchester Airport unveils first look at $1.6 billion terminal transformation
After 10 years in the making Manchester Airport’s (MAN) Terminal 2 is nearing the end of its £1.3…
London-Heathrow Airport: third runway gets the green light as UK targets growth
After years of toing and froing a third runway at London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has been approved by the…