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The United Kingdom is seeing swathing changes to its aviation industry as a result of Brexit. Here we record the latest goings on relevant to the country as a whole.

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SunExpress Will Need To Stock More Booze For "Hedonistic" Brits On New Routes After Running Dry In 25 Minutes

The airline has made significant moves in the UK market in recent years.

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Throwback: The BOAC Plane That Landed On The River Thames

The feat commemorated 30 years of commercial air transport in the UK.

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What Happened To The UK's Coventry Airport?

It has been more than a decade since the facility saw commercial services.

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The Unlikely Relationship Between BA CityFlyer And Norwich Airport

The carrier's aircraft have something of a presence in East Anglia, despite Norwich not being one of its scheduled destinations.

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The Options For Traveling From Heathrow To Central London By Rail

Different passengers will prioritize different aspects, such as time and cost.

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The Meanings Behind British Airways' Different Aircraft Registrations

The letters used are carefully chosen to represent a variety of different topics

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The UK Airports With The Longest Delays

At most UK airports, delays were, on average, shorter in 2023 compared to the previous year.

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Two British Airways aircraft parked at gates at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
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Wow: Wizz Air Has Now Handled 6 Million Passengers At London Gatwick Airport

The news follows the announcement of a similar milestone at another of the carrier's UK bases.

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British Airways Ditches Paper In Digital Maintenance Log Switch

The move will save the carrier almost a million sheets of paper annually.

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Brussels Will Have Flights From Just 3 UK Airports This Summer

Birmingham service has been cut from the Belgian capital's main airport this summer.

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Whispering Giant: The Story Of The Bristol Britannia

Production of the type lasted just eight years due to the advent of the jet age.

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How A Grass Runway Led To The First Hull Loss Of An Avro 748

The grassy surface couldn't withstand the force of a hard landing.

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Examined: The Shortest Routes From London Heathrow Airport

Despite being the UK's main long-haul hub, there are plenty of shorter flights from Heathrow as well.

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How To Reach London's 6 Commercial Airports By Rail

The UK capital is well connected to its airports.

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Small But Mighty: Which Are The Main Aircraft Types Serving London City Airport?

One particular regional jet family stands head and shoulders above the rest.

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Which Airlines Had The Largest Presence At Southampton Airport In 2023?

More than one million seats were available on flights to and from the facility last year.

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