NEWS TAP pays tribute to 70th anniversary
Portuguese airline TAP will be in a celebratory mood during World Travel Market London 2015 as this year marks its 70th anniversary. Details
NEWS China Aviation Supplies signs 130 aircraft order with Airbus
China Aviation Supplies has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 Family aircraft and 100 A320 Family aircraft. The 30 A330s are the firm up of the commitment signed in June 2015. The GTA was signed in Beijing by Li Hai, president of CAS, and Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus, in…
NEWS Sharp increase in profits at low-cost carrier Ryanair
Ryanair has announced first half profits gave risen 37 per cent to €1,088m. Traffic grew 13 per cent to 58 million as load factor jumped four per cent points to 93 per cent. Average fares rose two per cent as unit costs fell six per cent. Fuel prices were flat during the period. Details
BREAKING Hundreds of flights cancelled across the UK as fog hits the country. Live updates:
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NEWS Over 50 flights cancelled at Heathrow as thick fog hits the capital, forecasted to return tomorrow
Dozens of flights have been diverted or cancelled today because of thick fog hitting the UK Heathrow has advised all their passengers to check the status of their flight online with their airline before heading to Europe’s busiest airport. As thousands of people become stranded on Sunday, the end of the half term, they take to twitter…
NEWS Kogalymavia plane crashes in Sinai, Egypt
An Airbus A321 operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia has crashed in Egypt with the loss of all 224 people on board. A statement from the Egyptian prime minister’s office confirmed the aircraft came down central Sinai earlier. Details
NEWS Incredible: passenger seats on Ryanair flight next to stranger who looks exactly like him!
On a Ryanair flight, the ginger-bearded man met his match, and was delighted to meet someone who looked exactly like him. They took a grinning selfie together on the flight, which was posted on social media by the friend of our hero’s wife. Guy on right is the husband of my friend @elrottencrotch. Guy on…
NEWS Kogalymavia plane crashes in Sinai, Egypt
An Airbus A321 operated by Russian airline Kogalymavia has crashed in Egypt with 200 people on board. A statement from the Egyptian prime minister’s office confirmed the aircraft came down central Sinai earlier. Details
BREAKING Egyptian air traffic control loses contact civilian airlinercarrying 212 people
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NEWS George Osborne to back third runway at Heathrow and rule out an expansion at Gatwick
UK Chancellor George Osbourne is to argue for ‘Heathrow or nothing’ and is to rule out an expansion at Gatwick. He claimed to be persuaded by the Airports Commission’s report and is backing a third runway at Heathrow. Expansion at Heathrow is predicted to make an extra £147 billion for Britain.