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Fog Disrupts UK Airports, Causing Delays and Cancellations
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Fog Disrupts UK Airports, Causing Delays and Cancellations

Fog Causes Major Disruptions at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Other UK Airports Dense fog continues to disrupt air travel across the UK. The fog, which began affecting airports on Friday, has led to significant delays and cancellations. Air traffic control provider Nats has imposed temporary restrictions at major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, due to poor visibility. Travelers should check flight statuses regularly as delays are expected to last throughout the day. Flight Cancellations and Delays Impact Thousands of Passengers At Heathrow, 20 flights have been cancelled, and 29 others have been delayed by Saturday morning. Gatwick faces similar problems, with 26 delayed flights and one cancellation. Fog continues to cause delays, as visibility issues make it difficult for plan...
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Boeing to eliminate 17,000 jobs in response to worker strike and financial setbacks
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Aviation

Boeing to eliminate 17,000 jobs in response to worker strike and financial setbacks

Boeing is set to cut 17,000 jobs—10% of its workforce—as the company grapples with multiple challenges. In an email to staff on Friday, CEO Kelly Ortberg announced that the layoffs will affect executives, managers, and employees across the organization. Ortberg explained that the reduction is necessary to "align with our financial reality" following a strike by 33,000 workers on the U.S. West Coast, which has halted production of the 737 MAX, 767, and 777 jets. Additionally, Boeing will delay the launch of its 777X plane to 2026, a year later than planned, and cease production of the cargo version of the 767 by 2027, once current orders are fulfilled. "While we are facing short-term challenges, we are making strategic decisions for our future and have a clear plan to restore the c...
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London City Airport’s attempt to overturn Saturday flight restrictions fails, but the passenger cap is increased.
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Aviation

London City Airport’s attempt to overturn Saturday flight restrictions fails, but the passenger cap is increased.

London City Airport (LCA) has lost its bid to overturn the ban on Saturday afternoon flights, but it has been granted permission to increase its annual passenger capacity. The airport, located in Newham, east London, had sought to extend the current Saturday curfew from 12:30pm to 6:30pm, hoping to accommodate more flights during the weekend. However, the government has decided to uphold the existing restrictions, citing strong opposition from local residents and campaigners. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about noise and disruption in the surrounding communities, which have long opposed any extension of flight operations into Saturday afternoons. Campaigners argued that maintaining the curfew was essential for preserving the quality of life for those living near the airport, an...
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SmartSky Halts Connectivity Network Operations
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Aviation

SmartSky Halts Connectivity Network Operations

After investing years and hundreds of millions of dollars into developing an air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network aimed at rivaling industry leader Gogo, SmartSky Networks announced today that it has "ceased business operations effective August 16, 2024." The company attributed the shutdown to a lack of additional financing in a statement posted on its website. SmartSky’s service had promised faster connectivity than Gogo’s original ATG network. The network became operational at the end of 2021 and into early 2022, following years of delays as SmartSky built a network of towers across the U.S. Despite the setbacks, installations in turboprops and business jets began to increase as more supplemental type certificates were approved for SmartSky. Using its patented "beamforming" tec...
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Global Business Aviation Usage Surges Post-Pandemic
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Global Business Aviation Usage Surges Post-Pandemic

Global business aviation activity last month surged by 29% compared to the same period in pre-pandemic 2019, as reported by Jefferies Equity Research. The aircraft management segment led this growth, with a 38% increase in activity from 2019, followed by private flight departments, which experienced a 36% rise. Referencing data from WingX, the investment firm highlighted a 31% increase in the fractional and charter segments since July 2019. Notably, Flexjet and flyExclusive saw significant market share gains, with their activity jumping by 158% and 154%, respectively, compared to July 2019. NetJets also saw a 44% increase, while Wheels Up experienced a 20% decline. Although the Asia-Pacific region accounted for only 5% of global business aviation departures over the past year, it r...
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JEDDAH IS BACK ON BRITISH AIRWAYS’ ROUTE MAP
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JEDDAH IS BACK ON BRITISH AIRWAYS’ ROUTE MAP

The airline announced the return of the route at the GREAT FUTURES expo in Riyadh, a key event aimed at enhancing business engagement between the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Available for booking from today, the route will commence on 4 November 2024, offering year-round service to the Saudi Arabian city from British Airways’ hub at London Heathrow. The new flights, operated by the Boeing 787 fleet, will enhance connectivity to the Kingdom, complementing the existing daily service between Riyadh and Heathrow Terminal 5 with four additional flights per week. Addressing the delegation at Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, British Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer, Colm Lacy, stated, “We have a long-standing history of connecting families, friends, and businesses in the Kingdo...
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Emirates FA Cup Title Partnership Extended Until 2028
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Emirates FA Cup Title Partnership Extended Until 2028

The Football Association (The FA) has extended its long-standing global partnership with Emirates for the FA Cup by an additional four years, ensuring that the world’s most iconic domestic cup competition will continue to be known as the Emirates FA Cup until 2028. This new four-year extension, set to commence with the 2024/25 season, further strengthens Emirates' commitment to The FA's flagship tournament, a partnership that began in 2015 and has led to many years of successful collaboration. Each season, more than 700 clubs and 10,000 players across ten levels of the English football pyramid compete in this historic competition, culminating in the Final at Wembley Stadium. During the 2023/24 season, over 96 million viewers tuned in to watch the Emirates FA Cup, with more than eight milli...
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