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Virgin Atlantic and Joby Plan 200mph Electric Air Taxis in the UK

Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation plan electric air taxi flights from Heathrow and Manchester, bookable through Virgin's app, using Joby's four-passenger eVTOL.

Cristina Gabriela2 Oct 2025Industry

UK Raises Private Jet Air Passenger Duty by 50 Per Cent
From 1 April 2026 the higher rate of UK Air Passenger Duty on large private jets rises 50% above inflation, to as much as £1,141 per passenger on long-haul flights.
Ankit Kumar30 Sept 2025Industry
Flexjet Expands Fleet with Gulfstream G700s
Flexjet launched a Gulfstream G700 fractional programme in September 2025 with three aircraft, operated in its Red Label tier with up to 15 passengers.
Radu Balas22 Sept 2025Industry
Air India Express Flight Returns to Vizag After Suspected Bird Strike
Air India Express flight IX 2658 to Hyderabad returned to Visakhapatnam on 18 September 2025 after a suspected bird strike on climb. All 103 passengers were safe.
Marius Stefan21 Sept 2025Industry
IndiGo's Mumbai-Copenhagen Route Marks New Chapter
IndiGo said it would launch three-weekly Mumbai-Copenhagen flights on 8 October 2025 with a Boeing 787-9 wet-leased from Norse Atlantic, its first route to Scandinavia.
Cristina Gabriela16 Sept 2025Industry
Bombardier's C$7.4B Impact on Canadian Economy
A PwC study commissioned by Bombardier found its manufacturing added C$7.4 billion to Canada's GDP in 2024 and supported about 48,500 full-time jobs.
Ankit Kumar15 Sept 2025Industry
PlaneSense Marks 30 Years of Fractional Aircraft Ownership
PlaneSense, the New Hampshire fractional provider and largest US Pilatus operator, marked 30 years on 9 September 2025 with 45 PC-12s and 17 PC-24s in service.
Radu Balas11 Sept 2025Industry
Air Canada Picks Palma de Mallorca for First A321XLR Route
Air Canada named Montreal-Palma de Mallorca, four times weekly from 17 June 2026, as the first new route for its A321XLR, which seats 182 including 14 lie-flat seats.
Marius Stefan9 Sept 2025Industry
Qantas Doubles Down on Perth-Rome Ultra-Long-Haul Route
Qantas said on 2 September 2025 it would extend its 2026 Perth-Rome season by eight weeks and fly four times weekly at peak, adding 40-plus flights and about 10,000 seats.
Cristina Gabriela8 Sept 2025Industry
Airbus Delivers 61 Aircraft in August 2025 as Engine Shortages Persist
Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in August 2025, reaching 434 for the year, and needed about 96 a month to hit its target of around 820 as engine shortages left gliders parked.
Radu Balas5 Sept 2025Industry
Royal Navy Completes First Ship-to-Ship Drone Delivery
A Malloy T-150 drone flew spare parts from HMS Prince of Wales to HMS Dauntless during the 2025 carrier strike group deployment, the Royal Navy's first ship-to-ship drone delivery.
Cristina Gabriela3 Sept 2025Industry
New International Routes Launching in September 2025
September 2025 launches include SAS Copenhagen-Seoul, Hawaiian Seattle-Seoul, KLM Amsterdam-Hyderabad, Icelandair to Istanbul, Etihad to Taipei and Peshawar, and China Eastern to Barcelona.
Ankit Kumar2 Sept 2025Industry
Avflight Installs Beta Electric Aircraft Chargers at Michigan Airports
Beta Technologies chargers are online at Avflight's Lansing and Holland FBOs, with Traverse City and Willow Run to follow, funded by a $2.6 million Michigan state grant.
Radu Balas30 Aug 2025Industry
Embraer Delivers Its 2,000th Business Jet
Embraer delivered its 2,000th business jet, a Praetor 500, to a corporate flight department in Melbourne, Florida, 23 years after its first executive jet delivery.
Marius Stefan29 Aug 2025Industry
Gulfstream Delivers First Ultra-Long-Range G800
Gulfstream delivered the first G800, its longest-range business jet at 8,200 nm, four months after FAA and EASA certification in April 2025.
Cristina Gabriela28 Aug 2025Industry
Mexico City Airport to Restore Slots for US Carriers
Mexican officials told US airlines on 18 August 2025 that slots cut at Mexico City International in 2022-23 would be returned, amid a DOT crackdown over the bilateral air agreement.
Ankit Kumar27 Aug 2025Industry
New Airline Routes Highlight Global Aviation Dynamics
Alaska Airlines has dramatically reshaped the competitive landscape between Phoenix and San Diego by becoming the fourth carrier to operate this route. Spanning just 264 nautical miles, this seemingly…
Radu Balas26 Aug 2025Industry
UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate: How It Works
Since 1 January 2025, UK jet fuel suppliers must make 2% of their fuel SAF, rising to 10% in 2030 and 22% in 2040. The first official supply statistics followed in August 2025.
Radu Balas25 Aug 2025Industry
Luton Airport Expansion Approved: Economic Growth Meets Environmental Controversy
In a significant decision that promises to reshape the UK's aviation landscape, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved the expansion of Luton Airport, overturning the Planning Inspectorate's…
Radu Balas24 Aug 2025Industry
Smarter Cabin Design: A Breakthrough in Airline Emissions Reduction
In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges traditional approaches to aviation sustainability, Cirium's latest research demonstrates how airlines can dramatically reduce their carbon footprint…
Radu Balas21 Aug 2025Industry
2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Transform Mexico's Aviation Landscape
In a landmark moment that transcends traditional sporting boundaries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to revolutionize Mexico's aviation ecosystem, creating an unprecedented convergence of global…
Radu Balas20 Aug 2025Industry
Air France-KLM Exposes Significant Data Breach
Unveiling Digital Vulnerability in Global Aviation In the intricate landscape of global digital infrastructure, a profound technological vulnerability has emerged, casting a stark light on the complex…
Radu Balas18 Aug 2025Industry
Southwest Airlines Expands Innovative Short-Haul Routes
In a bold demonstration of aviation innovation, Southwest Airlines has unveiled a series of remarkably short routes that challenge conventional understanding of air travel. The Milwaukee to Chicago…
Radu Balas16 Aug 2025Industry
African Development Bank Backs Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport With $500 Million
The African Development Bank committed $500 million and agreed to lead financing for Bishoftu International Airport, a planned 60 to 110 million passenger hub near Addis Ababa.
Radu Balas13 Aug 2025Industry
Hawaiian Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency U-Turn
The Moment of Technological Vulnerability In a dramatic demonstration of aviation safety protocols, Hawaiian Airlines flight 59, an Airbus A321neo bound for Maui, executed a precise mid-ocean U-turn…
Radu Balas12 Aug 2025Industry

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