A380

Serious lorry and car crash leaves two in hospital in Plymouth

Two people have been taken to Derriford Hospital after a serious crash between a lorry and a car on a major route near Plymouth.
The A380 between Kingsteignton and Newton Abbot has been closed southbound since just after 9am today (Tuesday, April 16) w…

First ZEROe engine fuel cell completes powers on test

In late 2023, the ZEROe teams successfully powered on the iron pod, the future hydrogen-propulsion system designed for Airbus’ electric concept aircraft, marking a key milestone on the path to achieving hydrogen-powered flight.
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Emirates Group announces record six-month financial result

The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever six-month financial result.
The Group is reporting a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion (US$ 2.7 billion), surpassing its record half-year profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion) last y…

Gatwick runway forced to close after plane makes emergency landing

The runway at Gatwick Airport was forced to close on Tuesday evening (July 12) after a plane had to make an “emergency landing” due to a “gear fault”. The plane, an Emirates A380, landed on the runway safely however a problem with the gears meant the p…

Live: Traffic at a standstill on M5 near Tiverton

It’s the end of the working week and as the weekend edges ever closer, roads across the county are set to fill up. There are reports of some delays across Devon due to roadworks and crashes.
The A38 is currently shut at Ashburton due to a collision inv…

Construction starts on new boarding gates at Manchester Airport

Lead contractor Mace has commenced building an additional pier at Terminal 2, part of the airport’s £1.3bn transformation programme.
This second pier will help increase capacity and help futureproof the airport by providing 12 gates that allow passenge…

Cathay Cargo Upgrades Mail-Handling Capability

Dark/Light Mode (11/04/23)  Cathay Cargo has upgraded its integrated mail platform with a digital solution that provides greater transparency for post offices and the track-and-trace visibility their customers expect.
With Cathay Mail, the airline is …