AVIATION NEWS UK

Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity from 2027 as the airline continues expanding its onboard digital passenger experience strategy.

Riyadh Air has launched sales for its new Manchester service, with Boeing 787-9 flights scheduled to begin between Riyadh and Manchester from July 2026.

British Airways’ plans to introduce free Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet have reportedly slowed as airlines prioritise aircraft availability during the busy summer season.

SunExpress has suspended several UK routes and reduced frequencies on others for Summer 2026

IndiGo to end Manchester flights as Norse aircraft returns to Europe operations

European Cargo Limited has entered administration after ceasing operations in May 2026. Joint administrators were appointed on 3 June, raising uncertainty over the future of the airline’s Airbus A340 freighter operations and planned UK cargo expansion.

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 & 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 sh

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 a