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Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News July 17, 2020

British Airways retires 747 early due to coronavirus crisis

(Reuters) – British Airways, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747s, will retire its entire jumbo jet fleet with immediate effect after the COVID-19 pandemic…

Military Aviation News January 28, 2020

Fighter Jets fly from British Carrier in Home Waters for the First Time in a Decade

British F-35B Lightning jets have flown from the decks of HMS Queen Elizabeth in UK waters, the first time fighter jets have operated from a…

Civilian aviation news November 4, 2019

British Airways owner snaps up Spanish rival Air Europa for 1bn euros

The parent company of British Airways and Iberia, International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), has bought rival Spanish airline Air Europa for 1 billion euros (£860…

Civilian aviation news March 20, 2017

British Airways new Sister.. LEVEL airline

British Airways has a new baby sister. Introducing Level, a low-cost, long-haul airline welcomed into the world last week by BA’s parent group IAG, which…

Civilian aviation news January 6, 2017

48-hour walkout announced by British Airways cabin crews

A group of British Airways cabin crew on Tuesday announced a 48-hour walkout for later in January, in an ongoing pay dispute which saw the…

Civilian aviation news August 15, 2016

BA sparks fury by cutting meals for economy-class passengers on long haul flights

British Airways has cut its food service and will no longer provide two meals to economy travellers on flights under eight and a half hours. The apparent…

EXTRA NEWS, General Aviation News May 2, 2016

Fighter Jets Intercept British Airways Flight

A British Airways flight was intercepted by fighter jets over Hungary after the passenger plane lost contact with air traffic controllers. Hungarian authorities reportedly issued…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 30, 2015

Qatar Airways takes $1.7 billion stake in British Airways: owner IAG

(Reuters) – Qatar Airways has bought a stake worth about 1.15 billion pounds ($1.7 billion) in the owner of British Airways and Iberia, aiming…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News January 27, 2015

Aer Lingus backs takeover, needs Irish government support

(AP) — Aer Lingus said Tuesday it supports a takeover bid by British Airways parent IAG, putting the Irish national airline with its trademark…

Military Aviation News, Spotters News August 21, 2014

Iconic British Aircraft Fly Together

On Thursday, 21 August, RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire was the scene for a unique gathering of bomber aircraft tracing 70 years of development in the…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News August 8, 2014

British Airways suspends flights over Iraq

(AFP) British Airways (BA) suspended flights over Iraq on Friday as the US launched air strikes against Islamic militants fighting in the north of the…

Civilian aviation news July 14, 2014

IAG orders 20 A320neo Family aircraft

Aircraft are intended for operation by British Airways 14 July 2014 International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted 20 A320neo options into a firm order for…

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