Simple Flying

UK aviation

latest

British United Airways Custom Thumbnail
Once The UK's Largest Private Airline: A Brief History Of British United Airways

British United Airways has an important place in the development of the UK's airline industry.

By  and
British Caledonian Boeing 747 at Gatwick.
The Story Of British Caledonian Airways

The carrier was designed to take on state-owned monopolies like British European Airways (BEA) and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).

By  and
Just outside of the entrance to the Aberdeen Airport terminal.
Top 5: The UK Airports With The Longest Average Delays

London Heathrow is not among the airports topping the list for longest average delays.

By 
A Bristol 188 on display in a museum.
A British Airways Airbus A380 about to land at London Heathrow Airport.
Analysis: The 5 Busiest Airports In London & What You Need To Know About Them

While Heathrow is well-known as the busiest hub in London, which facilities also serve an essential role in the city's connectivity with the world?

By 
Avro Tudor
Britain's First Pressurized Airliner: The Story Of The Avro Tudor

The type went through an ambitious but short production run.

By  , , and
Go Fly Boeing 737 In Faro
Throwback: When easyJet Gatecrashed The Launch Of British Airways' Low-Cost 'Go' Subsidiary

easyJet was determined to make noise when its competitor took to the skies.

By  and
Avro Vulcan
Why Did The Avro Vulcan Bomber Use A V-Shaped Wing?

This bomber took advantage of an innovative design.

By 
A Private Jet On The Runway At London Luton Airport.
5 Surprising Statistics About Private Aviation In The UK

The UK's private and business aviation industry is fascinating.

By 
British Airways Airbus A320 (registration G-MIDX) at the terminal in Heathrow Airport
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Says UK Will Not Raise Airport Taxes

The Prime Minister revealed the plan as part of his 'watering down' of climate goals for the UK.

By 
R.E.8 Imperial War Museum
RAF
Robbie Clarke: The Story Of The RAF's First Black Pilot

Clarke was one of 15,600 Black Caribbean volunteers who enlisted to fight during World War I.

By 
British Caledonian Boeing 747
35 Years On: When British Airways Took Over British Caledonian

Looking back at what caused the move to be made.

By 
London Heathrow Airport Aerial View
British Airways Boeing 777-236(ER) G-RAES
Get Ready: The UK Airport Border Force Strike Begins On Friday

Passengers have been warned of long queues until the end of the year.

By 
British Airways Chinook
36 Years Ago Today: The UK's Deadliest Helicopter Accident

Looking back at the cause of the crash.

By 
London Heathrow Airport
Liz Truss Supports Expansion At London Heathrow Airport

The project continues to draw support and criticism.

By 
BEA Vickers Vanguard
How Undetected Corrosion Downed A BEA Vickers Vanguard 51 Years Ago Today

The turboprop was flying from London Heathrow to Salzburg Airport when it crashed.

By 
Vickers Viscount Leaving Northolt Aerodrome
How RAF Northolt Served Commercial Aircraft During London Heathrow's Construction

Famed for its military operations, RAF Northolt was also a commercial stronghold between 1946 and 1954.

By 
Ringway Airport 1938 at Manchester -  De Havilland Dragon Rapide in the frame
84 Years Since Its Opening: Manchester Airport's Early History

Manchester Airport's early history of modest beginnings would propel the airport to become an international airport after World War II.

By 
easyJet Airbus A320
UK Airlines Are Offering Big Bonuses To Recruit Crew Amid Shortages

Several UK airlines have had to cancel thousands of flights as a result of crew shortages.

By 
See more articles +