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Caerdav completes project to double capacity with opening of fourth maintenance line

To facilitate its expanding customer base and to help meet the growing demand for MRO, Caerdav has opened a dedicated fourth line of maintenance – a move that means the company has effectively doubled its capacity in the past 18 months. Following extensive remodelling of its modern Twin Peaks facility in St. Athan, the fully independent MRO – which specialises in work on Boeing 737 and...

London Biggin Hill Airport inspires the next generation of aviation talent during ‘Futures Week’

London Biggin Hill Airport successfully delivered its eighth Futures Week, welcoming fifteen students to take part in the early careers initiative designed to inspire young people interested in aviation.From engineering and aircraft maintenance to air traffic control, business operations and customer service, the experience gives students a first-hand look at the diverse range of roles availa...

Aviation safety threats on the rise amidst geopolitical tension

Virgin Atlantic has renewed its partnership with Osprey Flight Solution extending its five-year relationship for a further three years to support safe, efficient and effective global operations. As airlines face evolving operational pressures, from regulatory complexity to shifting geopolitical tensions, intelligence has become an essential tool for maintaining business continuity and mitigat...

Weston Aviation achieves ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for ISCC EU

Weston Aviation achieved ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for ISCC EU. By achieving ISCC EU compliance, Weston Aviation is ensuring full traceability of sustainable aviation fuel throughout the supply chain and are now in a position to issue Proof of Compliance documentation to our fuel customers effective for all fuel purchased from 22nd Sep...

OXCCU raises $28m in Series B funding to scale sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon

OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into SAF, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round includes new investors Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, International Airlines Group, Hostplus, and TCVC, alongside continued support from existing backers Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko...

Britten-Norman reaches major milestone in UK-built Islander production

Britten-Norman has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK. Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than 50% of the first new UK-built Islander’s assembly while expanding its workforce and modernising its facilities. Previo...

Air Charter Expo, The ACA’s industry leading exhibition breaks records for number of exhibitors and delegates

The Air Charter Association hosted its annual Air Charter Expo event on Tuesday 09 September 2025 at London Biggin Hill Airport. ACE’25 has seen continued growth, setting consistent record levels for attendees and exhibitors. This year, more than 2,000 delegates registered for the expo, 100+ exhibitors and 20+ aircraft, including a Dassault Falcon 8X (Dassault Aviation), Embraer Praetor...

Prince Aviation inaugural debut at Air Charter Expo 2025

Prince Aviation successfully completed their inaugural participation at the prestigious Air Charter Expo 2025. The centerpiece of Prince Aviation's static display participation was the company's own Cessna Citation XLS+, which served as a showcase for demonstrating the organization's comprehensive service offering and midsize fleet capability. The aircraft...

Zenith Aviation secures Honeywell Channel Partnership with major investment from OPUL

Zenith Aviation has achieved its first OEM accreditation, becoming a Honeywell Channel Partner to provide maintenance support for TFE731 turbofan engines and auxiliary power units under Honeywell’s Maintenance Service Plan. The agreement, secured under new ownership by OPUL, represents a significant investment in facilities, tooling, staff, and training. It is expected to gene...

The Air Charter Association’s Internship Programme highlights importance of aviation industry

The Air Charter Association hosted its 2025 internship training week in August at London Biggin Hill Airport, providing a fantastic opportunity for 15 young people aged 18-25 to access dedicated aviation training and experience practical onsite visits at one of Europe’s busiest business airports. The ACA is grateful to Bombardier, Castle Air, JETEX, London Biggin Hill Airport&...

Flynqy Pilot Training and Aerobility partner to provide accessible aviation at Cornwall Airport Newquay

Aerobility announced a new partnership with Flynqy Pilot Training - a flight training school based at Cornwall Airport Newquay. This exciting collaboration represents a major step forward in making aviation more accessible across the Southwest. Cornwall Airport Newquay provides an ideal base for this partnership, helping to serve a region with limited access to adapted aviation opportuni...

Empowering needs to spread their wings with sky-high career

easyJet is launching a new cabin crew recruitment drive. The new initiative Flight Paths, is targeting young Brits ‘not in employment, education or training’ (NEET) to help their careers take off, and to show how accessible and rewarding a job as cabin crew can be. The airline is set to recruit nearly 1,000 new cabin crew for 2026 as part of its annual recruitment drive, and is encoura...

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