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Titan Airways marks 30 years’ flying at ERA 2018

Titan Airways, the UK based bespoke and VIP charter airline, returns to the European Regions Airline Association’s Annual General Assembly this week (9th-11thOctober) as it marks its 30thanniversary. With the commencement of the IATA winter timetable, it restarts a series of winter ski operations to France, Italy and Switzerland, working with six ski companies - Ski Espr...

Air Ambulance receives boost from London Luton Airport and Harrods Aviation

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is to receive support from London Luton Airport (LLA) and Harrods Aviation Ltd. Harrods Aviation Ltd, a specialist private aviation operator at LLA, has agreed to waive all landing charges and handling costs if one of EHAAT’s helicopters needs to call at the airport, while London Luton Airport has agreed to supply fuel free of charge. EHAAT...

The BACA Awards 2018 – revitalised Awards recognise the best in the industry

A capacity audience gathered at the Guildhall in London on the 3rdOctober for the 12thpresentation of BACA Excellence Awards. The Awards are presented annually and attract guests from all over the world to the see who has received accolades from BACA – the Air Charter Association. The 2018 Awards saw a number of changes to ensure that the Awards reflect the very best in the air char...

Airbus Helicopters Fully Operational as UK MFTS Aircraft Service Provider

Airbus Helicopters completion of delivery of 29 Helionix equipped H135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract. Today, the company has completed its service provision build up and is fully embedded at RAF Shawbury and RAF Valley, supporting Ascent’s Training delivery from newly modernised facilities. On 1st Ap...

Doncaster welcomes the arrival of New Children's Air Ambulance

There was a special arrival at Doncaster Sheffield Airport when the national Children’s Air Ambulance charity landed at its new designated airbase from where it will launch missions to help to save young lives. The momentous occasion was attended by Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive Sir Gary Verity, Mayor of Rotherham Cllr Alan Buckley and other dignitaries, as a seven-year project...

ACE 18 – A winning Formula

BACA and Stansted News delivered a compelling day of activity for air charter brokers and operators at ACE18. Staged at London Biggin Hill airport on 11thSeptember, more than 850 people enjoyed a superb blend of presentations, static display and exhibitors. With a wide variety aircraft on the static display and 60+ exhibitors there was plenty for visitors to see including an impressive Formula 1 c...

SaxonAir crowned Aircraft Management Company of the year 2018

Private aircraft operator and aviation service provider SaxonAir has once again been recognised for its services, this time at the Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2018. The Awards recognise and celebrates the achievements made by companies, teams and individuals in the industry. Awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for thei...

Luxaviation Helicopters owned Starspeed Ltd celebrates 40 years of successful helicopter operations

Starspeed Ltd., the oldest and most trusted corporate and VIP helicopter management, charter and training companies in Europe, part of Luxaviation Helicopters, celebrates 40 years of successful helicopter operations this Thursday in Fairoaks. Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, acquired Starspeed Ltd., the global helicopter management, charter and training company in Septemb...

Ryanair Record London S19 Schedule Launched

23 New Routes (180 Total), 26m Customers P.A. (Up 5%) Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (12 Sep) launched its biggest ever London S 2019 schedule, with 23 new routes (over 180 in total), which will deliver 26m customers p.a. through Ryanair’s 4 London airports – Stansted, Luton, Southend and Gatwick. Ryanair’s London S19 schedule will deliver: – A new 3 a...

Expanding London Biggin Hill-based Oriens Aviation now supporting 12 Pilatus PC-12s at its Authorised Pilatus Service Centre

Oriens Aviation’s exclusive British Isles Pilatus Centre, formally opened this February at London Biggin Hill Airport, reports a strong nine months supporting a greater number of customers for maintenance and technical support. It is now supporting 12 PC-12 regular customers, including 10 on the UK register – double the number since the start of this year, including two new ar...

Farnborough International to provide new home for Helitech International

After three years at London's ExCeL, Helitech International - Europe's largest event for the rotorcraft industry - has announced that the 2019 edition of the show will move to Farnborough International's recently launched permanent structure for exhibitions. The purpose built 12,500sqm multi-functional venue - which is 35 mins by train from London Water...

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL AIR CHARTER EXPO 2018

There is still time to register for this year’s Air Charter Expo (ACE18) at London Biggin Hill Airport, set to take place on Tuesday 11th September. With at least 30 aircraft on the static display and more than 60 exhibitors – a 25% increase on 2017’s event – visitors to the show will experience first-hand the latest innovations in the business air charter sector. P...