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General Aviation Hybrid-Electric Britten-Norman Islander gets funding grant
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has received the backing of the UK Government for a project to develop a hybrid-electric Britten-Norman Islander aircraft.
Airlines Virgin Atlantic announces major Heathrow expansion
British carrier Virgin Atlantic has announced that it has ambitious plans for a Heathrow expansion. The airline seeks to become Britain´s second flag-carrier after British Airways.
Airlines Thomas Cook Group ceases operations
British group Thomas Cook has announced that it had to cease all operations as of today. All subsidiary companies have entered into compulsory liquidation.
Airlines Loganair announces major route expansion for 2020
Scottish airline Loganair has announced a major network expansion for 2020. Six new routes will be added to the carrier´s portfolio.
Industry British Airways to receive up to 42 Boeing 777X
Boeing and the International Airlines Group (IAG) have announced, that British Airways will receive up to 42 Boeing 777X aircraft throughout a fleet renewal plan.
Airlines Flybe completes sale to Connect Airways
British carrier Flybe has announced that it has completed the sale of the airline to Connect Airways
Airlines flybmi ceases operations
The United Kingdom-based carrier flybmi has announced it had to cease operations and is now filing for administration.
Airlines Thomas Cook considers sale of airline business
Thomas Cook reportedly considers selling its airline business, in order to rescue bad financial results from 2018.
General Aviation Acropolis Aviation takes delivery of first ACJ320neo
Acropolis Aviation has officially taken delivery of the world´s first Airbus ACJ320neo.
Planespotting British Airways to repaint a 747 into BOAC colors
Have you ever stumbled across the term “plane spotting” and wondered, what that really means? In our new news category, AVIPEO.COM will explain what plane spotting is, why you should start, and what you should take care of when beginning.
Airlines Aurigny orders three ATR 72-600s
Aircraft manufacturer ATR and Channel Island based airline Aurigny have announced that the carrier ordered three ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.
Airlines Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group announce consortium to takeover Flybe
Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air have announced to form a consortium named Connect Airways, that plans to acquire the regional carrier Flybe
Airlines UK and US agree on new open skies arrangements
Ahead of the EU exit, the UK and US have agreed on new open skies arrangements.
Airlines British Airways bids farewell to B767, welcomes new A321neo in return
British Airways has bid farewell to its iconic Boeing 767-300. The last commercial flight took place on November 25, 2018.
Airlines IAG interested in Flybe purchase
The International Airlines Group (IAG) is reportedly interested in buying UK-based carrier Flybe.
Airlines Flybe in talks about potential sale
United Kingdom´s Flybe is currently in talks with competitor airlines over a possible sale of the airline.
Freight Aero Centre Yorkshire applies for logistics center at Doncaster Airport
Doncaster Airport has released, that Aero Centre Yorkshire has applied for building an extensive logistics and manufacturing facility at the airport´s ground.
Airports Gatwick announces draft plan for future growth
Gatwick Airport has announced an ambitious growth plan for the airport. The plan sees the existing standby runway to come into use.
Airlines Cello Aviation ceases operations
Cello Aviation has stated, that it had to cease trading as of October 12, 2018.
Airlines Virgin Atlantic joins Easyjet’s worldwide platform
The British long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has announced to become a new partner in the platform “Worldwide by Easyjet.”