Flying police cars in the 1997 film The Fifth Element – Alamy It’s a sci-fi vibe: a city of shimmering skyscrapers where futuristic planes glide back and forth along the skyline. But it’s not a galaxy far away, it will be London in two years’ time, according to an article published by the Department for… Read More »
Emma Cuddy, CAA chief aerospace engineer, at the Science Museum – PAUL GROVER/PAUL GROVER Britain could soon become Europe’s first target for space missions, with the UK’s first vertical launch expected to lift off from Shetland this year. However, behind the scenes, an army of ‘Space Inspectors’ ensures that companies stay firmly on the ground… Read More »
A study by US transportation officials found that runway incursions have increased over time – Moment RF We’re only a week away from 2024, but this year is already proving to be a tumultuous year for nervous flyers; Two high-profile incidents raise questions about the safety of flying. On January 2, a Japan Airlines plane… Read More »
The SaxaVord spaceport, located in the Shetland Islands off the north coast of Scotland, has officially become Western Europe’s first licensed spaceport with vertical rocket launch capability. SaxaVord, located on the island of Unst in the northernmost part of the Shetland archipelago, received its license from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Sunday 17… Read More »
Research shows the long-term health of cabin crew may be affected by exposure to polluted air on commercial flights – Getty In the early 2000s, Tristan Loraine was a fitness-obsessed airline captain with a penchant for marathons. However, as his health deteriorated, he began to ask questions about the career he loved so much. “I… Read More »
Everything from fuel costs to state taxes and security fees contribute to your final ticket price – Getty Strikes, illness and harsh weather have negatively affected British air travel in recent years. And now, the Civil Aviation Authority, the industry’s regulator in the UK, has announced that it is increasing air traffic control charges, ostensibly… Read More »