Embraer has secured a major vote of confidence in its growing freighter programme after aircraft lessor Azorra agreed to purchase up to 30 E190F passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft during the Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement includes 20 firm orders for the Embraer E190F, alongside purchase rights for a further 10 aircraft. [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 JulAirbus has set out a three year flight test programme for the Wing of Tomorrow project that will see it air test wing extensions that would replicate folding wing technology. Over the next three years Airbus will build, design and test the wing technology and this will involve the European [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding21 JulFuji Dream Airlines is set to expand its all Embraer fleet with two more E175 regional jets in a deal announced at the Farnborough International Airshow with the Brazilian OEM. The aircraft will be configured a single-class 84 seat layout and are expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028 [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News21 Jul
Airliner leasing specialist SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders with both Boeing and Airbus on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The deal with Boeing was announced first and consisted of 100 737 Max jets, made up of 60 737 Max 10s and 40 Max 8s marking [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News20 JulThe National Police Air Service (NPAS) has order two additional Airbus H135 helicopters from European OEM, Airbus Helicopters on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 (FIA 2026). The order comes as the first two aircraft of its fleet renewal programme, which now stands at nine aircraft, have arrived [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding20 JulRiyad Air has firmed up an order with European OEM Airbus for six additional A350-1000 airliners bringing its total for the type to 31 firm orders. The deal, announced on day one of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, forms part of an agreement to purchase 50 of the type and [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding20 JulEmbraer has forecast demand for 8,500 new commercial jets in the sub-150-seat market over the next two decades, with deliveries valued at an estimated USD 650 billion as airlines adapt to changing travel patterns and growing regional connectivity. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer unveiled its Market Outlook 2026 ahead of next week’s Farnborough [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding18 JulThe Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding16 JulThe route between the Zimbabwean capital Harare and London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) is set to resume later this month as Air Zimbabwe resumes the service after a break of 14 years. The route is being restored with the help of Global air aircraft charter and leasing specialists Chapman Freeborn, part of [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding12 JulUK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet (U2/EZY) has agreed in principle to another takeover bid from US company Apollo Global Management sparking a potential bidding war between them and US investment group Castlelake. easyJet says the new rivals offer delivers a “superior outcome” to investors in the group, which includes the [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding11 JulEmbraer has received type certification for several members of its E-Jets family from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), marking a significant step in the manufacturer’s ambitions to expand its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The approval covers the Embraer E190, E195 and latest-generation E195-E2, [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News9 JulAirbus delivered 89 commercial aircraft during June, capping its strongest month of 2026 so far and putting the European manufacturer firmly back on course to achieve its annual delivery target. The June performance lifted Airbus’ first-half total to 351 aircraft delivered to customers worldwide, representing a 15% increase compared with [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News8 JulAirbus and German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines are set to establish a joint venture dedicated to developing hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems, marking one of the most significant industrial commitments yet to hydrogen-powered commercial aviation. The two companies announced plans to create a new business focused on designing, testing, [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding7 JulLuton based low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has agreed in principle to a £5.2bn takeover by US investment firm Castlelake after rejecting four previous offers. The agreement will see Castlelake pay £6.90 per share for the airline, up from previous offers ranging from £5.60 to £6.50 which saw the the airline [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding5 JulScandinavian airline SAS has strengthened its long-haul growth plans with a firm order for 18 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal programme. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff and Airbus Executive [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News1 JulLondon Gatwick has been ranked as the UK’s most stressful airport for summer travel, according to new research analysing flight delays and cancellations across the country’s busiest airports. The study, carried out by online tour operator Exoticca.com using UK Civil Aviation Authority data, examined flight performance during the peak summer [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding30 JunBritish Airways (BA/BAW) has strengthened its presence in Canada through a new codeshare agreement with Toronto-based Porter Airlines, giving customers seamless access to 17 additional destinations across the country via Toronto and Montreal. The partnership, announced today, allows passengers booking through British Airways to connect onto selected Porter Airlines domestic [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding25 JunThe Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has announced that Tiger Gathering will be one of the main themes for the 2027 Air Tattoo. The gathering will mark 50 years since the original Tiger Trophy was presented to the NATO Tiger Association by the International Air Tattoo and will see current [read more]
UK Aviation News•UK Aviation News25 JunThe High Court has rejected a bid by local campaign groups who claimed that the Governments decision to allow the Gatwick Airport expansion was unlawful. Campaigners Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) and Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign (GACC) brought the action which claimed that the impact of the second runway [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding23 JunUK low-cost carrier easyJet (U2/EZY) has rejected multiple bids from US based investment group Castlelake following the deceleration of an offer period. The latest offer totalled £4.7bn which prompted the easyJet board to reject the bids and to accuse Castlelake of trying to “buy it on the cheap” however the [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding22 Jun