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#21
Aviation News / Easyjet potential takeover
Last post by angry turnip - Jul 05, 2026, 19:55EasyJet has reached an agreement in principle with a US investment firm over a potential takeover.
I fear this is not good news for European travellers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjxx7ngz51o
I fear this is not good news for European travellers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgjxx7ngz51o
#22
Aviation News / 2 die in light aircraft crash-...
Last post by angry turnip - Jul 01, 2026, 13:14A Cessna A152 Aerobat (G-BRCD) crashed in a field off Mill Lane, High Ongar, Epping Forest, Essex. Both occupants died in the crash.
More here.... https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/573218
More here.... https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/573218
#23
Belfast International Airport / BFS movements 1st July 2026
Last post by rookie - Jun 30, 2026, 22:32Due 1229 from EDI 2Excel aviation Boeing 737-76N G-NEWG as BRO162P. Must be a charter for a team, im assuming, due to its interior configuration?
#24
Military Aircraft (New & Old) / Re: Aircraft retirements annou...
Last post by JasonT1981 - Jun 30, 2026, 20:52A lot being scrapped.
Not alot to replace.
Not alot to replace.
#25
Military Aircraft (New & Old) / Re: Aircraft retirements annou...
Last post by casper - Jun 30, 2026, 19:38They'll be getting in touch with Bristow's (Helicopters) when they want something moved at this rate 
#26
Military Aircraft (New & Old) / Re: Aircraft retirements annou...
Last post by sneaky_nikon - Jun 30, 2026, 19:33Yep all HC6As, which is slightly more than half the fleet.
#27
Military Aircraft (New & Old) / Re: Aircraft retirements annou...
Last post by casper - Jun 30, 2026, 19:29Think it also mentioned some Chinooks as well
#28
Military Aircraft (New & Old) / Aircraft retirements announced...
Last post by sneaky_nikon - Jun 30, 2026, 16:39Announced elsewhere as part of reports on the Defence Investment Plan. Army to retire their Wildcats (no mention of Navy/RM) and RAF to stand down the Shadow R.1. Both for replacement by unmanned platforms.
Both types which we have seen locally on training/ops detachments in the past few years.
Both types which we have seen locally on training/ops detachments in the past few years.
#29
Belfast International Airport / Re: BFS movements 30th June 20...
Last post by rookie - Jun 30, 2026, 13:061137 TUI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-TUIJ as TOM9376 landed BFS 55mins behind schedule. It was due out at again 1200/1225 to Cancun. Nothing showing so I'm assuming it's still delayed?
#30
Belfast International Airport / Re: BFS movements 30th June 20...
Last post by rookie - Jun 30, 2026, 08:36Quote from: angry turnip on Jun 30, 2026, 00:51It`s due at 1042 from MAN, should be TUI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-TUIJ as BY9376.Looks like it'll be delayed. It's only landing at MAN now behind schedule.