In the 30 years since its first commercial flight, easyJet has become a formidable force in the European low-fare airline arena. From the humblest of beginnings, the carrier is now...
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This week the UK regional carrier Eastern Airways sent a shockwave across the industry by terminating all operations and announcing its intention to apply for administration. We asked Piotr Grobelny,...
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The collapse of Iceland’s PLAY Airlines this week left thousands of travellers stranded and around 400 workers facing unemployment. The drama caught many in the industry off-guard but, as the...
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Regional fully electric and hybrid-electric aviation isn’t quite here yet, but it’s coming, and these aircraft manufacturers are working hard to make it soon. Grace Hardy speaks to some of...
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Porter Airlines is a Canadian regional airline providing impressive levels of service while remaining in the economy fare market. Grace Hardy interviews CEO Michael Deluce. This article, “Reasonable and refined”...
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CFM International’s LEAP engine family promised impressive fuel efficiency and superior performance. But as the early units approach their first performance restoration shop visits, have they delivered on value,...
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On AI Appreciation Day 2025, Rob Munro takes a personal look at how the rise of Artificial Intelligence will impact the low fare and regional market over the next five...
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Virtual reality is emerging as a popular pre-simulator component in pilot training programmes globally, but does it offer real-world benefits? Joanna Bailey investigates its effectiveness. This article, “ Game-changer or...
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The proposed D328eco, set to go into production in 2027, has raised eyebrows among regional aviation experts, but could the new kid on the block really create a “platform to...
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The Airbus A321XLR’s arrival, marked by wall-to-wall media coverage and much talk of “game changer” status, is enthusing airline executives to the point of hyperbole. “The future of travel is...
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In-flight connectivity on low-fare airlines and regional carriers is becoming more prevalent. Bernie Baldwin reports on how and why the market has shifted. " From 'nice to have' to 'must...
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Philippines low-fare airline Cebu Pacific is on a growth path, with massive fleet and network developments under way – and sustainability at the root of its plans. Emma Kelly reports...
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Fuel-efficient open fan engines have been tried before, but noise issues proved to be a barrier to adoption. Now, with the help of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, such drawbacks...
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The global pilot shortage has intensified pressure on the industry to train pilots quickly while maintaining high standards. Keith Mwanalushi finds out how training providers are rising to the challenge....
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This article, written by Rob Munro, was shortlisted for the Best New Aerospace Journalist at the 2025 Aerospace Media Awards. In recent years, the UK’s largest regional carrier, Loganair, has...
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New training academies are popping up around the world as airlines and MROs seek to address the maintenance technician recruitment and retention challenge. Emma Kelly looks at some of the...
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Engine manufacturers and MRO companies each provide maintenance for propulsion systems. Bernie Baldwin reports on the processes which enable both competition and collaboration. This article was originally published in the...
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High-end in-flight entertainment (IFE) has traditionally been the preserve of full-service long-haul routes. But, as low-fare carriers increasingly set their sights on longer routes and acquire the aircraft to operate...
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Alton Aviation Consultancy’s Directors, Joshua Ng and Alan Lim, explore the low-fare carrier (LFC) landscape in APAC regions, India and China as ‘twin engines of growth’ – with optimistic aviation...
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Wide-ranging developments are taking place that will determine the future of aircraft propulsion systems – including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), electric, hybrid and hydrogen technologies. Ian Harbison reviews their progress...
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