Atlantic Star announces cancellation of planned October services

The team at Atlantic Star have taken the decision to cancel the proposed October 2016 services between the UK and St.Helena. “Whilst we regret having to take this decision, we have done so against the background of continued uncertainty regarding flight operations on to runway 20 at St.Helena. Runway 20 faces into the prevailing trade … Read more

Unite warns of possible strike disruption at Southampton Airport

Summer holiday flights from Southampton airport would be disrupted, if firefighters take strike action over adverse pensions’ changes proposed by the airports’ owner, AGS. The firefighters, members of Unite, the country’s largest union, are likely to be joined by firefighters from Prospect in balloting for industrial action. Without the firefighters being on duty, the airport, which … Read more

American Airlines plane evacuated at Heathrow Airport

An American Airlines plane, an Airbus A330, scheduled to operate flight AA731 between London Heathrow and Charlotte Douglas International Airport, has been evacuated at Heathrow Airport with passengers seen escaping down an emergency slide. Flight information (source: Google) Video footage taken by passengers on other planes shows the emergency slide being used at the rear … Read more

Airways and NATS confirm cooperation agreement

Airways New Zealand and UK-based NATS have today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) setting the foundation for collaboration between the two air navigation services providers (ANSP). The deal aimed at enhancing air traffic management (ATM) capabilities will allow the exchange of information and expertise and opens the way for collaboration on planning and research. … Read more