Whilst the use of Jet-1A and SAF will be taking dominance over the next few years, there are other technologies that are being looked at - in this case, we are going to look at Hydrogen. Rolls-Royce and easyJet announced they have set a new aviation milestone - with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The test was conducted on the ground, on an … [Read more...]

FlyAtlantic has been making the news rounds today as they come out of its sleeper state and start to gear up to offer services, starting in the Summer of 2024. FlyAtlantic Boeing 737- Render Lift Aero Design/FlyAtlantic.  As the name suggests, they will operate services across the Atlantic, seemly creating their hub at Belfast International Airport. RTE.ie, BBC News … [Read more...]

In a move that can be described best as "eh?", the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has flagged the merger of Asiana and Korean Air as a "concern". According to the CMA, the buyout of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air could lead to higher prices for passengers flying between London and Seoul, as well as an impact on air cargo services. In the past, the route was … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic UK - the UK-based subsidiary of Norse Atlantic Airways has been given the authorisation to commence flights by the US Department of Transport to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the US. This follows the issuing of an Air Operators Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.  With this jigsaw piece in place, it will now pave the way for … [Read more...]

Emirates and Air Canada have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement to create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks. Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab Emirates and to … [Read more...]

American Airlines and GOL are deepening their ties with each other, with American Airlines signing a definitive investment agreement with GOL. The combined networks will provide customers with more than 30 destinations in the U.S. served by American and more than 34 new destinations in South America served by GOL. American Airlines has served Latin America since 1942 … [Read more...]

As we know, the UK Government is taking a lot of heat for removing Portugal from its Green List. Well, here is the release I have been waiting to work on - Ryanair and only what can be seen as contempt for the powers that be. Let us dive into this juicy release. A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 preparing to turn for the runway at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Whilst some enjoy life being "Swiss Made", for Swiss International Air Lines, there is going to be major changes, with its fleet and staffing affected. Swiss Airbus A340-300 departing Zurich- and possibly the fleet soon - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  For the airline, air transport activities remain very subdued. The airline has taken steps already (such as taking … [Read more...]

The pandemic is forcing manufacturers to take stock and see how they can optimise their production and workflows. De Havilland of Canada is in the same boats, with them pausing production of the Dash8-Q400 The De Havilland Dash8 Family - Image, De Havilland of Canada. In a statement they said: Given that prevailing industry circumstances have hindered the ability to … [Read more...]