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  • Formerly Schönefeld Airport, Berlin (BER) Terminal 5, is to close from 23 February. 

    Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg the operator of the terminal, once the gateway to the former German Democratic Republic, says that it is a temporary measur…
  • The Elizabeth Line could be open in time for Christmas The Times reports.

    The main beneficiary is Canary Wharf, the line providing an 11min journey to Tottenham Court Road station and direct services to Heathrow.

    London’s most exp…
  • The Government has taken the urgent decision to ban direct flights to the UK from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Burundi and Rwanda to prevent the spread of the new variant originally identified in South Africa into the UK.

    All arrivals who have, …
  • The announcement by the EU that it was stopping vaccine supplies to the United Kingdom due to alleged contract failure was attacked by all interested parties.  At least Brussels had the sense to quickly back down.

    Not so the British Government…
  • The return of Flybe to the skies has moved a step closer with the new owner registering its first aircraft.

    The Balliwick Express, the Jersey online publication, says that Thyme Opco – the company that purchased the Jersey-founded airline&rsq…
  • Reporting on its 2020 business, Reigate, UK-based ACC Aviation says that in spite of the pandemic, it has seen air charter sales growth up 200%.

    “While the on-going crisis has brought its challenges, it has presented a great opportunity for u…
  • Loganair chief executive speaks on Wednesday 17 February.

    With every indication that things will be somewhat clearer by then, Jonathan Hinkles, chief executive of Britain’s oldest airline, founded in 1962, is to be Guest of Honour (by Zoom) …
  • Both easyJet and Wizz published their provisional fourth quarter results for 2020.  Both are listed on the London Stock Exchange, the figures are grim.

    In the case of easyJet the Luton Airport-based carrier says it is burning through cash at …
  • The UK Government has finally opened a support scheme for commercial airports and ground handlers who have been financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

    Applications must be made by 21 February and are worth up to £8m each.
  • A swarm of 20 drones has recently completed the largest collaborative, military-focused evaluation of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the UK.

    The exercise was the culmination of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)’s &lsquo…
  • Here is a list of sea and river cruise lines offering a service for UK customers.  For up-to-date information please click on the company’s website. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)


    Deep Sea Cruise Company We…
  • WHO’S CRUISING AND WHEN?



    Editor-in-chief Malcolm Ginsberg writes:

    Just 12 months ago, on Friday 26 February. I night-stopped on Virgin Voyages  brand-new Scarlett Lady at Dover. The hospitality was fine, the weath…
  • Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion, has commenced work on its new state-of-the-art campus which will host production of the AS2 business jet from 2023.

    Aerion has been based at Reno Nevada since its creation in 2004.

    Aerion Park will be…
  • The long-time dream of the flying car may be nearer than we thought.

    The UK Government has awarded financial support to a company that is developing aviation infrastructure for electric and autonomous air vehicles with vertical take-off and landing…
  • Universal Aviation, the American-owned Stansted FBO (Fixed Base Operator) has taken over the civil aircraft handling at London’s RAF Northolt Airport (NHT) on the Western Avenue (A40) seven miles north of Heathrow.  The contract was previously with …
  • Seen as a head-to-head challenge to British Airways, Lufthansa is upgrading its catering for all flights over 60min. Unlike the Heathrow-based airline meals can only be ordered in the air.  There is no web-based facility.

    Overseeing the projec…
  • Israel has banned passenger flights in and out of the country, the government has announced, with immediate effect. A review was expected today.

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was emphatic: “Other than rare exceptions, we are closing the …
  • Highways England has awarded Sopra Steria the National Traffic Information Service (NTIS)  contract to provide round-the-clock real-time traffic information about England’s busiest roads. Whilst it is generally accepted that the present road proble…
  • The Department of Transport (DfT) has issued a clarification update.

    If you live in the European Union, you will not be able to renew your driving licence in the UK.

    It is suggested by the DfT that you consider exchanging your UK drivin…
  • Following similar decisions by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada, the Boeing 737 MAX has been approved for UK airline operations by the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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