London Gatwick Sees a Record 43.2 Million Passengers in 2024
More airlines flew from London Gatwick than ever before in 2024, with significant growth in long-haul services across China, Africa, India, and the Middle East.
Airport
Emergency
British Airways 777 London to Bangkok Declares Emergency
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
British Airways flight BA2231, a B777-200ER bound for Bangkok, has declared an emergency and is returning to London Gatwick.
Manufacturer
Boeing Whistleblower’s Family Sues Over His Death
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
The family of former Boeing employee turned whistleblower John Barnett have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US plane manufacturer.
Airline
Etihad and Ethiopian Joint Venture: New Flights Between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have entered a joint venture which will see the introduction of new flights between Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa later this year.
Incident
JetBlue A220 Returns to Boston, Reporting Hydraulic Problem
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
A JetBlue Airbus A220-300 outbound to Denver, CO made a precautionary return to Boston after reporting hydraulic problems on 18 March 2025
Incident
LATAM Cargo 767 Loses Part of Engine Cowling on Takeoff in Miami
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
A LATAM Cargo B767-300F freighter lost a part of an engine cowling during its takeoff from Miami International Airport on 17 March.
Airline
Virgin Australia Initiative Inspires Future Female Aviation Workers
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
Virgin Australia has launched its inaugural Future Aviators program, aiming to ignite a passion for aviation careers in the next generation of female leaders.
Airport
Heathrow Third Runway Faces Airline Backlash Over Service Concerns
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
A group representing airline operators have expressed concern over Heathrow Airport's third runway plan, citing airport service and operational inefficiencies
Airport
Stansted’s Future: Local Residents Weigh in on Ambitious Growth Plans
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
A public consultation into Stansted Airport's proposed growth plan has seen responses from almost 3,000 residents, with a majority supportive of the expansion.
Airline
Ryanair Strengthens Transatlantic Ties with Boeing in Seattle Visit
- by Len Varley
- March 20, 2025
As a result of Ryanair’s over $40bn investment in Boeing aircraft, Ireland is Boeing’s biggest customer in Europe, supporting over 30,000 USA jobs.