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VIP-Fly to offer VIP meet and assist and concierge services at Manchester Airport

VIP-Fly is expanding its footprint in the UK with the commencement of premium VIP meet and assist and concierge services at Manchester Airport, effective immediately. Travellers flying on commercial airlines can now enjoy a seamless, luxurious, stress-free airport experience through all the terminals. Manchester Airport, the UK’s third largest airport and international hub, is projected to s...

Bombardier announces new paint facility at London Biggin Hill Airport

Bombardier is announcing the addition of a new two-bay paint facility at London Biggin Hill Airport to enhance its high-quality service offering. With plans to open in the second half of 2026, the facility will be approximately 51,000 sq. ft. and designed to accommodate all Bombardier Global, Challenger and Learjet aircraft. It will be a significant addition to London Biggin Hill Airport’s i...

ANRA Technologies advances medical package delivery using drones in Scotland

ANRA Technologies announce its significant role in successfully completing the two-year Care & Equity, Healthcare Logistics UAS project, funded by UK Research and Innovation. This groundbreaking two-phase initiative focused on advancing airspace integration and delivery management services for drones delivering medical products for the National Health System Scotland, paving the way for scalab...

Altair and Cranfield University sign MoU to advance use of simulation, data analytics, and AI

Altair and Cranfield University signed a memorandum of understanding to explore and expand the use of artificial intelligence,simulation and data analytics within aerospace and robotics industries. The organizations will also support students, researchers, and startups looking to harness the power of computational intelligence within these industries. Pietro Cervellera, senior vice p...

Signature Aviation unveils state-of-the-art private terminal in Huntsville

Signature Aviation announced the opening of a renovated facility at Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in Alabama. The terminal at HSV is designed to meet the needs of Signature guests in one of the fastest growing cities in the southeast United States, serving as a gateway to the hub for aerospace and technology. The design of the terminal itself was partly inspired by the area’s &...

Vertical Aerospace announced closing of upsized $90M underwritten public offering

Vertical Aerospace announces the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering for total gross proceeds of $90 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The amount raised was increased from an initial launch target of $75 million, reflecting strong investor demand. The $90 million raise includes over $60 million from new i...

Cornwall Airport Newquay partners with Airport Coordination to enhance operations

Airport Coordination announced the commencement of a new three-year contract with Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY). Under the agreement, which started in December 2024, ACL will provide data collection services, ensuring more efficient and seamless operations as Newquay continues to grow as a key regional airport hub. NQY serves a mix of domestic and international routes and handled over 400,000 pas...

London Biggin Hill Airport lands new air ambulance service

London Biggin Hill Airport is proud to announce the arrival of its first dedicated air ambulance, marking a significant milestone in its aviation and healthcare offerings. Operated by SkyCare Repatriation the advanced Pilatus PC-12 NGX air ambulance is set to provide critical care transport for health services, insurance providers and self-funding patients. While the PC-12 NGX will prima...

Luxaviation UK renews WYVERN Wingman certification

Luxaviation UK has renewed certification as a WYVERN Wingman Operator, achieved through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. WYVERN Wingman operators are evaluated by the Wingman Standard criteria, which includes a review of the company’s operational history and safety records, safety management system, internal evaluation program, administrative compos...

Piper Aircraft announces M700 FURY certification by UK Civil Aviation Authority

Piper Aircraft has received type certification from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority for the M700 FURY, including approval for Flight into Known Icing. This paves the way for deliveries to the UK, with the first delivery scheduled for this month. The M700 FURY, Piper’s fastest single-engine aircraft to date, boasts a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range...

PhysicsX introduces free-to-use ‘AI for advanced engineering’ to transform aerospace development

PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures. Ai.rplane allows engineers to generate innovative aircraft...

British Airways makes multi-million pound aviation investment in Cardiff base

British Airways has announced a multi-million pound investment in its engineering maintenance facility at Cardiff Airport. The planned investment will expand one of three existing maintenance bays at British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) to facilitate larger long-haul A350 aircraft. When completed, BAMC will go from one to two fully flexible bays, which will allow more complex and detailed ma...