Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
London Luton Airport authorities said a February 14 protest by environmentalists was "not causing any disruption" at the hub's main terminal. The so-called "love in action" demonstration by Extinction Rebellion was being staged at the airport's private jet terminal,...
The UK capital's smallest airport has reported "delays and cancellations" due to what it said were "adverse weather conditions". In a statement, London City Airport said passengers should check with airlines before travelling. Weather reports showed freezing fog to...
Over 5.4 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in January 2023 in what the airport said was "the busiest start of the year since 2020". The airport claimed "overall passenger satisfaction" to be "at or above pre-pandemic levels" due to figures showing 98% of...
Manchester Airport's passenger numbers topped 1.6 million in January 2023, more than 90% of those seen pre-pandemic in January 2023 and twice the number a year ago, according to Manchester Airports Group (MAG). MAG, which also owns and runs London Stansted and East...
Heathrow Airport faces "severe disruption" during Easter, according to the Unite trade union, which said 3,000 workers are weighing up going on strike. "Security guards, engineers and firefighters will begin balloting for strike action on Friday 17 February with the...
Isavia has been certified as the air navigation service provider for Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. The certification was provided by the Icelandic Transport Authority (ICETRA) and means Isavia will "manage the daily operation and professional supervision...
Aviation industry analysts at Cirium predict flight numbers from the UK to Europe’s ski resorts will mostly exceed February 2019 levels. "In Austria, the popular ski gateway of Innsbruck is scheduled to see 8% more UK flights this February compared to 2019, while...
The aviation industry is stepping forward with financial assistance for victims and for rescue and relief operations after deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The February 6 and 7 earthquakes had killed almost 20,000 people at time of writing, a toll that is...
The Russian Civil aviation sector has been struggling with spares and supply chain issues for a while since the Western countries-imposed sanctions on the country post the Ukraine invasion. To meet the demand for new aircraft the authorities are planning to revive the...
Pratt & Whitney Canada and French aircraft maker ATR have announced they will "collaborate to achieve 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines by 2025". The target date includes the PW127XT, the partner companies said, with ATR...
Glasgow Airport said it is to get the UK’s first "connected airport living lab" when Connected Places Catapult launches demonstrations and trials of innovative technologies at the airport. The tie-up, the airport said, would put it "at the heart of testing a diverse...
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to fly to a “record” 69 destinations from Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport in summer 2023. Six new destinations — Belfast, Bournemouth, Cornwall, London Stansted, Rhodes and Venice — were announced, along with “increased frequencies” on...