<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aviation News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviation News UK is an independent aviation news platform dedicated to covering the latest developments across the UK aviation sector. 
]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:18:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf Air To Resume Manchester &#38; Gatwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulf Air flights have been temporarily suspended due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. From 15th May Gulf Air are to resume operations at Manchester operating up to three times a week, below is the data from the Gulf Air website showing times of arrival &#38; departure. Gulf Air's booking engine alao shows an increase to 5 weekly flights from 24th June, which would be a return to full service from Manchester. (STC) Alongside Manchester, Gulf Air’s booking engine also shows London...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/gulf-air-to-resume-more-flights-to-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa8884cd7f99791e389e79</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:51:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_7d7c5ae3064d44739e8f37a66121b687~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 Expands Paris CDG Network for Summer 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet2 is set to expand its UK- Paris Charles de Gaulle network for Summer 2027,  with the addition of three new UK departures points. The airline will introduce new services from East Midlands, London Stansted and Manchester, joining its existing Leeds Bradford operation and further strengthening its presence on this popular route. From East Midlands (EMA) Jet2 will launch flight on 26th March 2027, operating twice weekly, making jet2 the sole airline operating this route from East Midlands....]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/jet2-expands-network-for-summer-2027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f690454f7ebdc9f6a275ea</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_55948662bbdf4ae58f7828c68f997cb7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways reshuffles its A380 Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Airways has changed two more significant A380 routes. We recently posted an article in relation to British airways removing its Airbus 380 from the LAX routes, since then more changes have occurred. London Heathrow to Singapore will return on the 7th September 2026, the first time BA has sent its Airbus A380 since 2025, replacing a Boeing 787-9. British airways sending the A380 will take Singapore up to 3 daily A380s from London Heathrow joining Qantas and Singapore airlines, making...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/british-airways-reshuffles-its-a380-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f3062e453595efc1f4e511</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_bb89cdc318ad4011aabdc4911153e8b8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Airport submits expansion plans to council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol airport recently submitted its expansion plans to the local council for approval. If the expansion is approved it will allow the airport to handle up to 15 million passengers per annum, operating within a rolling 12 month cap of 99,931 air transport movements and 4,974 night flights between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00. Details included within the planing application show a major expansion with extension of western apron for additional aircraft stands, reconfiguration of central and...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/bristol-airport-submits-expansion-plans-to-council</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f30382453595efc1f4e4e1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:32:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_41d29843484b4fc08c1d2a9a7fcb1a00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_877,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 launches a new executive charter product ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today Jet2 has announced a new executive charter product, with a dedicated 737-800 fitted with 76 business class seats and a minimum of 43 inches of legroom, it will also feature enhanced levels of comfort &#38; more personal space. Customers on board will benefit from a premium on board experience including upgraded catering which can be tailored to specific needs. This is the first time Jet2 have configured an aircraft in this style, signaling a significant development for charter customers....]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/jet2-new-executive-charter-product</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e151ca9e117b67ff82eced</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:35:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_26fc350bc46f4424984ffe9e0e25c1c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[easyJets first base in Africa launches with new routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[easyJets first-ever base in Africa has now started operations]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/easyjets-first-base-in-africa-launches-with-new-routes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dfe05e47c3def1fff09d86</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:21:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_611ef920229a4838a7d93eb5cd817d1a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan International Airlines expands Manchester ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting on July 3, 2026, PIA will introduce a new route connecting Lahore and Manchester. The service will be operated 1 weekly on a Boeing 777. This comes after the airline resumed direct flights from Lahore to London on March 30, ending a six-year pause, following the removal of restrictions on Pakistani carriers. Besides Lahore, PIA has expanded its Islamabad route from 3 to 4 weekly flights at Manchester. PIA also initiated three weekly flights from Islamabad to London, indicating a...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/pakistan-international-airlines-expands-manchester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7bd99a51db32c14c2ddc8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:35:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7c8b2_7aea34d34705447ab4c48d5a28b869bc~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_994,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways Schedule Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to the current situation in the Middle East, British Airways has implemented several changes to its schedule. Beginning on June 1, 2026, BA will enhance its service to Bengaluru by adding a second daily flight, using the B787 and B777 aircraft. Additionally, flights to Nairobi will also be increased to a second daily service. The third daily flight to Mumbai will now operate throughout the season, even though it was not initially scheduled to run in April and May. Additionally, Delhi will...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/british-airways-schedule-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7b15889f9e676eca40185</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:47:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7c8b2_fca461271b0145fea879d4dea52233f4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways removes A380 from LAX Route]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Airways has removed its Airbus A380 from the London Heathrow to Los Angeles route, with the final scheduled for 24th October 2026. This change will see flights operated by BA’s Boeing 777-300ER, alongside American Airlines, who also operate this route on this aircraft, plus its Boeing 787. British Airways has planned this till the 27th March 2027 British Airways B777’s feature the newer club suites, giving the passengers a better experience and comfort during the change. During this...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/british-airways-removes-a380-from-lax-route</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d5369274eeae096e516ae8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:34:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a7c8b2_5747f5f7e711499ba43bc70a09ac9c2b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Daves Disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rounding up the end of storm Dave, here are some notable roundups for diversions and disruptions caused by the storm! RYANAIR FR2548 AGP-LBA diverted to MAN FR6394 BCN-DUB diverted to SNN FR507 BRS-DUB diverted to SNN FR7063 ALC-DUB diverted to SNN FR7055 AGP-DUB diverted to BVA RYR1177 STN-DUB diverted to STN RK905 STN-ORK diverted to SNN FR4410 RHO-DUB diverted to MAN FR9007 REU-ORK diverted to SNN FR7513 PMI-ORK diverted to SNN FR1043 TLS-DUB diverted to MAN FR117 LGW-DUB diverted to LGW...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/storm-daves-distruptions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2ccc3d142869289e653fc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:17:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_26fc350bc46f4424984ffe9e0e25c1c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air China Expands London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air China is launching a new route between Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) and London Gatwick (LGW), with flights starting from 12th July 2026.  This will be the third Air China route launch from London Gatwick, including  Shanghia, Beijing &#38; newly added Chengdu Tianfu.  CA629 TFU 1345-1805 LGW (Fri &#38; Sun) CA629 TFU 1400-1825 LGW (Mon) CA629 TFU 1400-1830 LGW (Wed) CA630 LGW 2020-1400+1 TFU (Mon, Wed, Fri &#38; Sun)   The new added route now means that Chengdu Tianfu will be served everyday between London...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/air-china-expands-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d22129c53e2b8fe12141a9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:46:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_45cc06218ee747c38424c3d73ca1118b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_723,h_284,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic reveals improved Clubhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virgin Atlantic unveils its refreshed Clubhouse at London Heathrow following the first phase of a redesign and refurbishment.   Virgin Atlantic is delighted to unveil its refreshed Clubhouse at London Heathrow following the first phase of a redesign and refurbishment. Enhancing the experience on the ground for Upper Class customers the new space offers a new cinema area, work pods, a new Royal Box VIP area and a refreshed Gallery space bringing together elevated comfort, modern style and a...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/virgin-atlantic-reveals-improved-clubhouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d21fb9535e7bcd269e7683</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:44:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_7afc0ce6c6814e26b4fa58c3c6ad6612~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_486,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aer Lingus closure of  Manchester base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aer Lingus have confirmed they have taken the decision to cease operations at Manchester Airport Manchester–New York operations will cease from 23rd February 2026 and Aer Lingus plans to operate a service from Dublin to Barbados (subject to receipt of necessary approvals) during the months of April and May to reaccommodate affected customers. In October last year,  Aer Lingus cabin crew based as Manchester, rejected a pay rise of nine per cent and a further three per cent next year. This was...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/aer-lingus-closure-of-manchester-base</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cac1f3138134f8172845c3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:21:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_39623dd5c1e24e7f9030952dcd8a7e2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways expands with two routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Airways is expanding its network with the launch of two new short-haul additions to its route map, including Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands.  Tivat in Montenegro, known for its stunning  coastline, dramatic mountain landscapes, and rich cultural heritage .  Flights will operate during the summer season from the 14th May 2026 with 3 weekly flights (Tue,Thu,Sat) According to the Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT), tourist arrivals in 2024 reached 2.6...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/british-airways-expands-with-two-routes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d219e7535e7bcd269e6ea7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:16:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_7f779d11f931442584a24968be5430d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_487,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 to launch Egypt in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jet2  will operate flights to Hurghada from 11 th  February 2027, with flights on sale from the following airports:   Birmingham Airport  – two weekly flights (Tuesday and Saturday) operating from 13 th February 2027.  East Midlands Airport  – weekly Saturday flights from 13 th  February 2027.  Glasgow Airport  – weekly Thursday flights operating from 11 th  February 2027.  Leeds Bradford Airport  – weekly Sunday flights from 14 th  February 2027. This is an exclusive Jet2  route.  London...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/jet2-to-launch-egypt-in-2027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2193f535e7bcd269e6dd5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:13:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_883e1b868324412ca6be7b75b00e78ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_514,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet expands UK routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major Canadian airline Westjet announced 2 new transatlantic routes to the UK, Cardiff and Glasgow .  Both routes will be operated x4 weekly on a Boeing 737 Max8 aircraft with premium and economy seating. This will mark a new airline for Cardiff, while a returning one for Glasgow, the route was operated until 2022. Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Chief Executive Officer, said: Leveraging the extended range capability of our growing share of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft, WestJet is pleased to...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/westjet-expands-uk-routes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d218cd072d140cb958c18e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:11:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_b8e2f4f914674fdeb5f9a31314a1288e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_435,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Islands airlines suspends trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Islands has suspended trading effective on 14 November 2025.  All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled.  A statement released to the media on 14th November:  "After 26 years of serving the Channel Islands, we deeply regret that Blue Islands has this evening suspended its operations," said a spokesperson. "After very constructive dialogue with Government of Jersey in recent months, including what we understood to have been ongoing assessments of the future options,...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/blue-islands-airlines-suspends-trading</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d1799a535e7bcd269d7df5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:51:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_bc7807cb738845458f2759ae068d25a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_435,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet2 to launch from London Gatwick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2:  “Today’s announcement represents an incredibly exciting moment for Jet2. For many years, our ambition has been to provide our differentiated, service led, end-to-end product offering from London Gatwick, and we see this as a once in a generation opportunity to accelerate our growth from the UK’s largest beach and city leisure destination airport.”  “We know all too well how much demand there is amongst customers and independent travel agents for us to operate our...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/jet2-to-launch-from-london-gatwick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d178fccc46c6bc6b9fe1a3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:49:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_1c0ea593ed164e318173b01d93cc764c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_514,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condor opens new UK route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condor is expanding its route network to the UK Starting in April 2026, the airline will connect Frankfurt and London Gatwick with three daily flights. This will make Condor the only airline to connect London Gatwick with Frankfurt since Lufthansa discounted flights in June 2024 Peter Gerber, CEO of Condor, said:  “With London Gatwick, we are adding another exciting metropolis to our city network, offering business travelers and city tourists even more options. The launch of this route is...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/condor-opens-new-uk-route</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d178ab072d140cb957d0ba</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_5b8c4fcd6e724b77b501f82d5c1875e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_754,h_307,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways to introduce new WIFI]]></title><description><![CDATA[British Airways has signed a major deal with Starlink to provide every passenger in every cabin Free WIFI.  The airline will start its Starlink roll out in 2026, this is the latest announcement as part the £7bn transformation programme. Once rolled out starlink will be available on LHR &#38; LGW departing aircraft. Cityflyer has not been involved in the roll out.  Sean Doyle, British Airways’ Chairman and Chief Executive described the addition of Starlink connectivity to the BA fleet as a major...]]></description><link>https://www.aviationnewsuk.com/post/british-airways-to-introduce-new-wifi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d177cc1104be1b5b190c41</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:44:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e04d4b_1241354aa4f142ada2c3825bbad80972~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_473,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aviation News UK</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>