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+ COMMENT: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Over 230 delegates from the UK, Europe and beyond gathered at The Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, for the debut (Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Investor Conference during 27-28 February. It has to be the future of air travel.
+ Heathrow and lost property - a precautionary tale
Ever lost something at Heathrow – or forgot something on an incoming aircraft?
+ Britten-Norman problems
According to the Isle of Wight Island Echo website the UK’s oldest aircraft manufacturer is about to call in a receiver.
+ Business Aviation gathers in London
The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) Annual Conference and AGM takes place 7 March. Last minute bookings are being taken.
Air Peace signs for Gatwick
Nigerian airline Air Peace is to begin operating flights between Gatwick and Lagos from next month. Some of the flights will be operated by Norse Atlantic Airways.
Amman from Manchester and Stansted airports
Royal Jordanian to inaugurate services.
Boom Supersonic first flight
Baby Boom, a development aircraft for the Boom Overture, has made its maiden flight (22 March 22). The March issue of TNU has been updated.
British Airways at Gatwick
Head for Points has produced a fine review of British Airways' revised activities at Gatwick. During the peak of the pandemic there was talk of the airline walking away from the South London airport.
BT Tower to become a hotel
Don’t rush to make a booking, but the BT Tower, a London landmark since 1965, is to re-open as a hotel. No opening date has been given for the 620ft structure which dominates the landscape south of the Euston Road.
Eastern Airlines secures Charles de Gaulle slots
Working in conjunction with Air France/KLM, Humberside Airport based Eastern Airlines will for the summer season (starts 31 March) switch to the Air France main hub at Charles de Gaulle from its current Paris Orly flights from East Midlands and Southampton airports.
Flights to Israel
El Al continues to fly twice daily (except Saturday) from Heathrow to Tel Aviv and also Luton. Availability in Economy is limited and expensive unless booked far ahead.
Gatwick to recruit apprentices
South London’s Gatwick Airport has launched an engineering apprenticeship programme for this year, with applications now open. You will have to be quick with a closing date of 4 March 2024.
Global Airlines
In this day and age of advanced technology it is difficult to keep a secret. Global Airlines has taken to the sky for the first time, as spotted by Flightradar 24.
Guernsey to Europe via LCY
Aurigny is to launch twice daily flights to London City Airport (LCY) from Guernsey on 31 March. The route will provide a London alternative to the airline’s current operations via Gatwick and Stansted.
Heathrow to Paris Orly
IAG’s Vueling will arrive at Heathrow Terminal 4 on 7 April.
Hotel occupancy - London figures
Book early if you require hotel accommodation in London this summer. You will find it cheaper, and with a much better selection.
London - The world's busiest airline city
Which is the world’s most active aviation centre?
Malta airline news
Ryanair is to introduce Malta from Norwich, its latest UK airport on its route map.
New CEO for Loganair
Luke Farajallah is the new boss of “Scotland’s Airline”. He succeeds Jonathan Hinkles who has stood down.
Norse Atlantic Update
Norse Atlantic Airways plans to grow at a “steady pace” after announcing an extension to the subleases for four of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
RAF Museum faces access difficulties
Colindale Station closures.
ON TOUR: With Viking into the Aegean
In the latter part of January TNU’s Editor-in-Chief and wife joined Viking Saturn on a seven-night cruise from Istanbul to Athens, the ship night-stopping at both the boarding and departing ports.
CRUISING: March 2024 - Viking Saturn and Galataport Istanbul - A review
As noted elsewhere in this issue, in late January TNU's Editor-in-Chief and wife joined Viking Saturn at Istanbul's impressive new cruise terminal for a seven-night Aegean cruise finishing at Athens (Piraeus).
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