UK Aviation News

The International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) has launched a major industry-wide survey aimed at tackling some of the biggest challenges facing aviation as airlines prepare for decades of sustained growth and increasing aircraft complexity. The initiative comes at a time when the aviation industry is experiencing record demand. Flight tracking service Flightradar24 recently recorded its…

After years of delays and an exhaustive certification programme, Boeing has entered one of the final and most significant stages in the development of the 777-9. The manufacturer has resumed Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards (ETOPS) testing, marking another important milestone on the long road towards certification and entry into commercial service. The latest phase…

Dubai Airports have said that Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the worlds busiest airports, will close in 2035 after all operations have been transferred to Dubai World Central (DWC). Work is already underway to upgrade DWC, also known as Al Maktoum International, which will see the airport become five times larger than DXB with operations expected to start transfering in 2032. DXB is…

Gatwick Airport’s long-awaited expansion has moved a significant step closer after the Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge against plans to bring the airport’s Northern Runway into routine use, ending years of uncertainty over the project. The ruling clears one of the final legal hurdles for the scheme, paving the way for construction to continue with the aim of introducing the first…

Eve Air Mobility has announced that it has reached a milestone in its eVTOL programme with the first partial transition flight advancing the aircraft towards wing-borne flight. During the test flight the rear pusher prop was activated propelling the electrical vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft forward towards traditional winged flight. The aircraft reached a stabilised forward…

Airbus says it remains on course to meet its 2026 targets after delivering more aircraft, securing another wave of major orders and reporting strong growth across its commercial, defence and helicopter businesses during the first half of the year. The European aerospace manufacturer delivered 351 commercial aircraft during the first six months of 2026, up from 306 during the same period last…

Aviation enthusiasts and families are being invited to watch Spitfires and a P-51 Mustang operate from Cornwall Airport Newquay, with a dedicated public viewing area opened for the duration of the flying programme. Flying school Flynqy has partnered with FlyaSpitfire.com to offer passenger flights aboard the historic aircraft, giving people in Cornwall the opportunity to experience some of the…

Aeros Flight Training has unveiled a new initiative designed to strengthen the pathway from flight training to airline employment, announcing the launch of its bespoke “Airline Tagging” programme in collaboration with Wizz Air. The initiative aims to better connect aspiring pilots with airline recruitment opportunities by taking a more holistic approach to student assessment, moving beyond…

Babcock has been confirmed as the key sponsor of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival, strengthening the event’s links with the UK’s aerospace, defence and emergency services sectors ahead of its debut this September. The engineering and defence company will support the family-focused airshow at Thruxton Aerodrome on the 12th and 13th of September, bringing its extensive aviation expertise to an…

Qatar Airways Cargo has strengthened its UK operation with the introduction of additional seasonal Boeing 777 freighter services to London Heathrow, providing increased cargo capacity between the UK, the airline’s Doha hub and key global markets. The world’s largest international cargo carrier has deployed the extra freighter flights during July on the Doha–London Heathrow–Paris–Doha and…

Embraer has reported a record order backlog of US$34.5 billion (£25.8 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of growth and underlining continued demand across its commercial, executive, defence and services businesses. The Brazilian OEM said the backlog increased by 7% compared with the first quarter of 2026 and was 16% higher than the same period last…

The first Airbus A350-1000ULR destined for Qantas’ ambitious Project Sunrise programme has successfully completed a historic non-stop flight from Toulouse to Melbourne, marking another major milestone in the development of what will become the world’s longest scheduled commercial air services. The specially configured aircraft arrived in Melbourne today after a flight of approximately 19 hours,…

The fourth and final trade day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 brought another busy day of announcements, business meetings and flying displays, bringing to a close an event that once again demonstrated why Farnborough remains one of the world’s premier aerospace and defence exhibitions. While the opening days of the airshow were dominated by major commercial aircraft orders from…

The 2026 Farnborough International Airshow returned with strong commercial order activity as airlines and lessors scrambled to secure delivery positions stretching deep into the 2030s. Against a backdrop of tight supply chains and backlogged order books, manufacturers focused heavily on firming up commitments for narrowbody workhorses and long-haul widebodies. Leasing giant SMBC Aviation…

The third day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 continued the event’s strong momentum, with a steady stream of commercial announcements, defence developments and technology demonstrations reinforcing the industry’s focus on innovation, sustainability and resilience. While the opening days of the show were dominated by major aircraft orders, Wednesday saw greater emphasis placed on…