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Eurowings takes off from London Gatwick
LONDON - London Gatwick has welcomed Eurowings as a new airline with the launch of two new routes connecting passengers to Cologne and Stuttgart this summer.
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British Airways curbs 2026 Middle East schedule
LONDON - British Airways will curb its flight schedule to key Middle East destinations for the remainder of 2026 - even as airspaces in the region reopen amid a ceasefire between the United States an Iran. The airline will redirect freed up widebody capacity to routes into India and Kenya.
aero.uk10 AprA
Iran war stalls UK jet fuel supply in the Middle East
LONDON - The UK imports roughly 50 percent of jet fuel from the Middle East. Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz stalls supply - according to a media report the "last known shipment" of jet fuel bound for the UK is expected to arrive before the weekend - airlines might face shortages.
aero.uk31 MarA
British Airways suspends key routes into the Middle East
LONDON - Continued joint strikes of the US and Israel on targets in Iran and Iranian counter attacks on Gulf neighbours give European carriers limited visibility for flights into the region: British Airways puts all scheduled Dubai services on hold for the remainder of March - and discontinues its flights to Abu Dhabi for the time being.
aero.uk11 MarA
New CEO takes helm at London City Airport
LONDON - London City Airport announced the appointment of Andy Cliffe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
aero.uk27 FebA
Airlines rush to London Gatwick
LONDON - London Gatwick is gearing up for its busiest summer season since 2019, with a record number of airlines, new destinations and expanded long-haul options. The first in a number of new services launched earlier this month with Emirates welcoming its fourth-daily flight on an Airbus A350-900 to Dubai.
aero.uk27 FebA
Air Asia X returns to London
LONDON - Air Asia X returns to the London market. London Gatwick is adding a new destination with AirAsia X launching a daily flight to Kuala Lumpur. Starting on 26 June 2026, the service will operate via Bahrain on A330 aircraft, connecting London with the Malaysian capital with low fare flights for the first time since 2012.
aero.uk13 FebA
Heathrow airports awaits "clarity" on regulatory model
LONDON - Heathrow airport approved new investment to begin work on a planning application for a third runway, marking a "significant step forward" for one of Britain's most important growth project. The airport expects several key decisions from authorities over the next few months.
aero.uk16 JanA
Heathrow airport records busiest year ever
LONDON - Heathrow closed out 2025 in record-breaking style in December. Passenger numbers for the year surpassed 84 million for the first time ever.
aero.uk16 JanA
Consultations on Scottish airspace reorganization continue
GLASGOW The Scottish Airspace Modernisation consultation, which launched on 20 October, has reached its "midpoint": Coordinated Airspace Change Proposals (ACPs), led jointly by NATS, Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport give communities, political representatives and other stakeholders the opportunity to share their views.
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Heathrow can proceed with plans for 3,500m new runway
LONDON - Heathrow submitted "shovel-ready proposals" for a privately financed third runway, capable of flights taking off within a decade. The "once-in-a-generation" redesign of the runway and terminal system of Europe's biggest aviation hub just received a government nod - and faces British Airways scrutiny.
aero.uk28 Nov 2025A
Jet2 enters Gatwick market with A321neo base
LONDON - London Gatwick is set to welcome Jet2 in March 2026, marking a "major milestone" for the airport as it becomes the latest base for one of the UK+rsquo;s largest airlines. Jet2 will launch operations with six aircraft, including five Airbus A321neo, and a network of 29 routes, the airport said in a statement.
aero.uk26 Nov 2025A
Virgin Atlantic uses slots to fund fleet projects
LONDON - Virgin Atlantic drafts a fleet investment plan. London Heathrow slots will serve as collateral for the loan.
aero.uk14 Nov 2025A
British Airways backs new 2,800m runway for Heathrow
LONDON - Heathrow airport submitted details for a new 3,500m northwestern runway in August. The third runway is needed to support future traffic growth - but carries a hefty price tag. Core Heathrow user British Airways favors a "shorter runway" as a cheaper solution for airlines that will ultimately pay for it.
aero.uk14 Nov 2025A
Eastern Airways suspends all flight operations
LONDON - Several airlines met headwinds recently. The streak of suspended operations continues in the UK: Eastern Airways cancelled all flights Monday and put itself under administration. British regulator CAA urged all passengers booked with Eastern Airways to make "alternative travel arrangements".
aero.uk28 Oct 2025