Virgin Atlantic seals new rescue deal, narrowly escapes collapse
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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
EAG unveils world’s first hybrid electric regional plane
Electric Aviation Group (EAG), UK-based engineering and development company, presented what appears to be the world’s first hybrid…
CAA bans Pakistan International Airlines operating flights to UK
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the United Kingdom followed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and…
Ryanair and pilot union BALPA agree to cut wages but save jobs
In an unlikely scenario, Ryanair and British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) shook hands and agreed that the company’s…
Emirates to lay off 600 UK-based employees
In addition to earlier layoffs, almost 600 UK-based employees of Emirates Airlines could lose their jobs, as the…
Curious case of SpiceJet long-haul low-cost flights
The long-haul low-cost market seems like it is about to get a new entrant, as SpiceJet announced that…
SpiceJet continues long-haul odyssey with London-Heathrow slots
After SpiceJet announced its intentions to become a designated airline to establish routes between India and the United…
Jet2 flight suffers engine failure after suspected bird strike
A Jet2 Boeing 757, carrying out a test flight in Manchester, United Kingdom, suffered an engine issue during…
NATO fighters intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace
British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets intercepted and turned away two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers…
RAF P-8 Poseidon submarine hunters arrive in definitive base
After being temporarily based in Royal Air Force Station Kinloss, northern Scotland, the new-generation Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime…
Passengers leave & re-enter Flybe Embraer E195 during evacuation
Smoke and fumes invading Flybe Embraer 195 cabin resulted in an emergency evacuation. During the event, some passengers…
How UK CAA managed consumer perception amid different crises
Any crisis is a time of unprecedented challenges and difficult decision making. However, it is not the first…
Fighter jets escort Ryanair flight for 3rd time in two months
Counter-terrorism police have arrested two men after Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept a…
Vistara’s new Dreamliner soars for 1st time from Delhi to London
Vistara’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed the first special non-stop flight between Delhi (DEL), India, and London Heathrow (LHR),…
Quarantine bypass: London-New York air bridge in plans
The United States and the United Kingdom governments are discussing an introduction of the London-New York air bridge…
Qatar Airways Cargo seeks new gateways through UK?
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed five-year contracts for cargo handling in Manchester and Birmingham airports in the UK. …
easyJet to close three British bases
The British low-cost carrier easyJet will close its bases in London-Stansted, London-Southend, and Newcastle from September 2020. Several…
Royal Air Force deploys P-8 Poseidon to monitor Channel migrants
The British Ministry of Defence announced that the new P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft of the Royal Air…