Home » News » UK - England

News from UK - England

An-225 in new colours visits East Midlands.

October 24th 2009, 18:13 CET, 550 views

At the start of August 2009, after under going a major overhaul "Mriya" was newly painted in a more modern style livery. She arrived at EMA on October 23rd and has been photographed the next day, across three of the airfields heavy stands on the western cargo apron....

Saudi Arabian Airlines lease a former Iron Maiden

October 20th 2009, 12:55 CET, 307 views

The Astraeus aircraft used by rock group Iron Maiden G-OJIB has been leased by Saudi Arabian Airlines.The aircraft was painted at Norwich and was photographed by AP Full member Maarten-sr as it landed at Gatwick....

Air Midwest - New Nigerian airline

October 15th 2009, 20:52 CET, 266 views

The new airlines Boeing 737-500 was captured by Allan leaving the paintshop still wearing it's British Airways registration G-GFFH. According to it's website the airline also operate a 737-200....

Flybe Dash-8 in emergency landing at Manchester

September 25th 2009, 23:07 CET, 2590 views

On Friday Morning 25th September 2009, there was an emergency landing at Manchester UK of Flybe Dash8 Q400 G-JECU. The emergency took place at some time before 9.30 am when a coach load of passengers were seen travelling across the runway to the main terminal. At 10.07 the attached photos of the...

Recent Delivery flights through Birmingham International

September 13th 2009, 20:46 CET, 289 views

This last week has seen a number of intresting flights passing through the Airport. The main ones being the visit's of the two A380's. One from Airbus Industries that did an approach flyby and the other being the EK one operateing the lunchtime service on the 09/09/09.Also on the...

Emirates A380 visit marks Bimingham International 70th Anniversary

September 9th 2009, 19:42 CET, 376 views

On Wednesday 9 September 2009 an Airbus A380 of Emirates is scheduled to operate their lunchtime service from/to Dubai in place of the usual Boeing 777-300ER – the schedule for the day is:Arrive Birmingham 1235 - flight EK 039 from DubaiDepart Birmingham 1505 - flight EK 040 to DubaiThe Emirates...

British Airways first Airbus A318

September 3rd 2009, 21:10 CET, 674 views

British Airways new A318 aircraft was seen practicing the 5.5 degree approach at RAF Lyneham. The aircraft is shortly to enter service at London City Airport.Airbus A318 G-EUNA is the first of two uniquely configured aircraft which will be used to operate its new Business Class-only long-haul six...

World Aerobatic Championship - Silverstone

September 3rd 2009, 06:05 CET, 245 views

The World Aerobatic Championships were held at Silverstone this year, with the overall winner being awarded to French pilot Renaud Ecalle flying an Extra 330SC,F-TGCI. Second place went to Russian Alexander Krotov flying a Sukhoi 26M3, RA-00665 and third went to Frenchman. Francois Le Vot flying...

First 737-700 for Turkmenistan Airlines

September 1st 2009, 22:40 CET, 258 views

Turkmenistan's Airlines first 737-700 passed through BHX on delivery today on a fuel stop before continuing onto its homebase of Ashgabat.The aircraft was only on the ground for a short time while the aircraft was re-fueled.Photographer Terry Fletcher was on hand to catch it....

Birmingham Internationals New International Pier is now Operational.

August 23rd 2009, 22:24 CET, 414 views

The construction of the International Pier, which started in June 2008 at a cost of £45m, is the single biggest investment the Airport has made in over 20 years, and will replace the current out-dated facility constructed in 1984 on Terminal One.The building will provide enhanced air-bridged...

Page 1 of 6