Nick Harding

United Kingdom

News Manager at UK Aviation News

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Articles

Boeing wins order for 30 737 Max jets from Saudi lessor

3 days ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News 2 minute readSaudi Arabian aircraft lessor Avilease has placed an order with Boeing for 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 airliners, its first direct order with the US OEM. The deal consists of a firm order for 20 737 Max 8s and options for a further 10 737 Max 8s and will allow AviLease to expand its portfolio and offer its customers next generation fuel efficient airliners.
Loganair celebrates 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow

4 days ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Airline news, News 2 minute readLeading regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is celebrating the milestone of its 300,000th passenger at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) since launching routes to Dundee, Kirkwall, Sumburgh, and City of Derry two years ago, and services to the Isle of Man three years ago. To celebrate the occasion, the 300,000th passenger, Leigh Flynn from Dundee, was presented with complimentary return tickets for Loganair.
Istanbul to become world-leading Rolls-Royce maintenance hub

6 days ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News 2 minute readMaintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) specialist Turkish Technic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to create a world-leading licensed maintenance hub for Rolls-Royce engines at Istanbul Airport in Türkiye. Turkish Technic, which is wholly owned by Turkish Airlines, deal with Rolls-Royce will further enhance their aim of making Istanbul a global hub for high-tech aviation services.
IAG orders 53 long-haul airliners from Airbus and Boeing, and discloses previous order

1 week ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News < 1 minute readInternational Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways (BA/BAW), Aer Lingus (EI/EIN), Iberia, Level and Vueling, has placed orders for 53 long-haul airlines split between Airbus and Boeing. The group also disclosed a previous order with Airbus for 12 long-haul aircraft. Airbus order consists of 21 A330-900neo aircraft, adding to the previously undisclosed order for six A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
UK grants MTC for RAF Protector RG Mk 1 UAV

1 week ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Military aviation news, News, UAV & Drones 2 minute readThe UK’s military aviation authority has granted a Military Type Certificate (MTC) for the Royal Air Force Protector RG Mk1 unarmed aerial vehicle after a rigorous assessment process to prove its airworthiness and operational effectiveness. Also know as the MQ-9B, the RAF Protector Mk1 can now operate without geographic restrictions and the certification is the first of its kind for a large remote piloted vehicle.
Embraer Q1 results show revenues of $1.1 billion

1 week ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News < 1 minute readBrazilian OEM Embraer has released its Quarter 1 (Q1) results which show a revenue of $1.1 billion, the highest Q1 ever experienced by Embraer and is 23% higher than Q1 last year. Once adjusted for EBIT, the revenues are $62 million giving a margin of 5.6%. The company has been boosted by strong sales of its popular Embraer E-Jet range, including the new E2 models and it delivered 7 of the airliners in Q1 (3x E2s and 3 E1s).
Aer Lingus flights to Indianapolis take-off

1 week ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Airline news, Airport News, News 2 minute readAer Lingus (EI/EIN) has launched its latest transatlantic flight from Dublin Airport (DUB/EIDW) which is to Indianapolis, Indiana. The new route is Europe’s only direct flight to the state capital of Indiana and with easy connections from across the UK and the ability to clear US immigration in Dublin it could prove popular with both UK and Irish travellers.
Airbus reports Q1 revenue of $13.5 billion

2 weeks ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News 2 minute readEuropean OEM Airbus has produced its Quarter 1 (Q1) results with the airframer reporting revenues of $13.5 billion (EBIT adjusted $0.6 billion). The strong revenues means that Airbus guidance for 2025 will remain unchanged. During Q1 Airbus delivered 136 aircraft to airlines across the globe with the single-aisle A320neo family dominating those deliveries.
Avolon sees net income rise by 36%

2 weeks ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Engineering and leasing news, News < 1 minute readDublin, Ireland based leasing specialist Avolon has seen its net income increase by 36% in Quarter 1 of 2025. Avolon specialises in leasing airliners to airlines across the globe with a strong focus on modern fuel effecient aircraft. Quarter 1 (Q1) saw the Irish lessor have an income of $145 million compared to $107 million in Q1 of 2024 with leasing revenue totaling $683 million, a 10% increase on the previous year.
Bristol Airport to open new lounge this summer with aircraft views

2 weeks ago | ukaviation.news | Nick Harding

Airport News, News 2 minute readBristol Airport (BRS/EGGD) is set to open a brand new lounge this summer with a floor to ceiling glass frontage that looks out over the east apron of the airport. The Escape Lounge is located on the first floor of the departure lounge and will offer seating for up to 140 people.