News

Eurowings

Eurowings set to launch operations at Malmo Airport

2nd June 2021

The airline also plans to inaugurate a new service from the Swedish base to the Balkan region later this month

BACN

USAF orders six more BACN Global 6000s

2nd June 2021

Six additional Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN)-configured Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft have been ordered by the USAF

Air Traffic

Schiphol’s ‘Notifly’ app keeps neighbours updated on operations

2nd June 2021

Residents can use the air traffic platform to stay up to date on current operating aircraft, runway use and sudden schedule changes

easyJet

EasyJet inaugurates Glasgow-Newquay service

2nd June 2021

The carrier’s new route to the Cornish Coast is now operating twice weekly, continuing throughout the summer months

ATC Solutions

FREQUENTIS finalises acquisition of L3Harris ATC Solutions

2nd June 2021

ATC Solutions business unit of Harris Canada Systems becomes Frequentis Canada ATM Ltd.

Kansai International

VINCI Airports begins Kansai International’s renovation

2nd June 2021

The modernisation of Terminal 1 is expected to enhance customer experience whilst optimising operational efficiency

ACT Programme

Bristol Airport introduces new net zero initiative

2nd June 2021

The scheme aims to reduce the sector’s environmental impact by providing funding to projects that focus on decarbonising aviation

Dubai Airports

Dubai Airports commends Italy’s quarantine-free travel measure for UAE

2nd June 2021

Obtaining a negative Covid-19 test is now the only requirement needed to travel between the two countries

Heron Mk.II

IAI expands unmanned aerial systems service network

2nd June 2021

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a $200m contract to provide unmanned aerial systems services, based around the company’s Heron UAV, to a country in the Asia-Pacific region

COVID-19

Riga Airport reports €6.5m first quarter loss

1st June 2021

The hub has continued with its investment programmes despite the financial impact, with hopes for recovery later this year

Aviation Recovery

Budapest Airport records 2020 as worst financial year

1st June 2021

Despite last year’s poor economic performance, development programmes and cargo operations continued throughout the pandemic

Air Traffic Control

Swedavia’s Kiruna Airport introduces remote air traffic services

1st June 2021

The new control tower operation is key to the group’s digitation strategy as it prepares to implement the new technology at three other Swedish hubs

Adversary Air Training

Top Aces flies its first ex-Israeli F-16A Netz

1st June 2021

Top Aces, the advanced military adversary training provider, has flown the first of its newly-acquired fleet of former-Israeli Air Force F-16A/B Block 5 Netz fighters and has also achieved certification to operate the type

Avro Vulcan

Garden shed gets Vulcan XH558 paint scheme!

1st June 2021

Sunbathing, catching up with friends, washing the car… whatever you did this Bank Holiday, we’re certain it didn’t result in anything as cool as this…