Air traffic control boss says he was ‘most disliked person in the UK’ after flight chaos Nats chief says he ‘quite enjoyed’ ignoring calls from Ryanair CEO to quit over system outages in September The Guardian - UK · 14h ago
Amazon expands drone delivery service to thousands more UK households From Tuesday, about 8,000 new households will be able to receive Prime Air deliveries in under an hour The Independent UK · Nov 10
Amazon takes major step towards UK expansion of drone delivery service It had previously been available to around 600 customers after a pilot was launched earlier this year. Evening Standard · Nov 10
What are travellers' rights when flights are affected by bomb threats? Here’s what to know The disruption has hit multiple flights across Europe this week The Independent UK · Nov 5
Heidi Alexander says third Heathrow runway could grow ‘every corner’ of UK Heidi Alexander told business leaders at the AirportsUK conference that the Government still needed to make a final decision on the runway plans. Evening Standard · Oct 14
Pregnant influencer asks flight attendant for help with her bag, but the response leaves her stunned The flight attendant allegedly didn't help with the bag. We Got This Covered · Oct 13
Rocket company granted licence to launch from Scotland A GERMAN rocket company has been granted a launch licence by UK regulators, as it plans to blast off from Shetland early next year ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
Rocket company granted licence to launch from UK HyImpulse passed a review process with the Civil Aviation Authority that means it can launch from SaxaVord on Shetland early next year. Evening Standard · Oct 1
UK Air Traffic Control Hit by Second Fault in Two Weeks as 25,000 Ryanair Passengers Face Delays A fault at NATS's Prestwick control centre disrupted more than 25,000 Ryanair passengers, delayed flights across northern Britain and led to at least 227 UK cancellations. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Amazon ‘on precipice’ of expanding drone deliveries after limited UK launch The US tech giant started flights to a small area from its base in Darlington in February. Evening Standard · Sep 11
Amazon delivery drones set for UK expansion after successful trial Vice-president of Prime Air said the advantages of a drone over a van are ‘really simple’ The Independent UK · Sep 11
Fury as passengers hit by UK flight chaos 'unlikely to get compensation' Airlines are unlikely to have to pay out as the incident is expected to be put down to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ under passenger rights rules Evening Standard · Sep 9
Flight chaos that left thousands stranded and could cost aviation industry £70m ‘was avoidable’ Downing Street said the government still had confidence in the boss of National Air Traffic Services, Martin Rolfe The Independent UK · Sep 9
Heathrow Ground Stop Adds Fresh Travel Misery as NATS Fault Hits UK Airports A NATS flight-processing fault halted departures at Heathrow. It disrupted UK airports, forcing hundreds of cancellations and delays across Europe. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Heathrow passengers to pay higher fares as airport recoups expansion costs The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced it has allowed Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320 million
The Conversation · Jul 13 NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer? Air New Zealand’s concerning recent moves to cut some regional flights have come on the back of soaring jet fuel prices. But they also highlight a deeper problem that has been worsening for years.
AAP · Jun 8 The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago
Bangkok Post · Jun 5 Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.
Bangkok Post · Jun 4 Thailand updates power bank rules for air travellers The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has announced new regulations on air travellers with power banks, setting device capacity limits and banning them in checked baggage, among other restrictions.
Evening Standard · May 15 Heathrow expansion could be delivered by rival company, regulator says The Civil Aviation Authority announced that an alternative developer model is among four shortlisted options.
The Independent UK · May 7 Amazon becomes first UK retailer to begin drone deliveries New drone can deliver to 7.5 mile area around Darlington in less than 2 hours
Evening Standard · May 4 Which London airports are the worst for flight delays? The UK’s worst airports for flight delays have been ranked
The Independent UK · Mar 31 Heathrow airport passenger charges to rise under new proposals The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has proposed new caps on the average charge Heathrow Airport can levy on airlines for the five years from 2027 to 2031. The proposed mid-point charge of £28.80 per passenger represents a 1% increase over the current £28.40, but is significantly lower than Heathrow's request…
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Watch: Drone strikes hit Kuwait Airport as blaze breaks out Kuwait International Airport was hit by multiple drone strikes on Saturday (28 March), causing major damage to its radar system, the country’s Civil Aviation Authority said.
The Independent UK · Jan 28 This airport had the highest number of cancellations in the UK last year More than three per cent of flights were disrupted at the worst performing hub