The Royal Aeronautical Society is honoured to announce that His Majesty King Charles III has graciously agreed to become our Patron. His Majesty’s patronage underscores the Society’s commitment to the advancement of aeronautical art, science, and engineering around the world. The Society are proud of our longstanding Royal association over the last century. In 1918 King George V awarded the “Royal” prefix to the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, which became the Royal Aeronautical Society. In 1920 Prince Albert, the Duke of York, later King George VI, became the Society’s Patron. Her ..read more

H.M. Senior Coroner for Leicester City & South Leicestershire has resumed the inquests into the deaths of five people who were killed in a helicopter crash at King Power Stadium on 27 October 2018. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha (Chairman of Leicester City Football Club), Eric Swaffer, Izabela Lechowicz, Nusara Suknami and Kaveporn Punpara all lost their lives in this major aviation accident, now five and a half years ago. UK law firm Stewarts’ aviation team, partners Sarah Stewart and Peter Neenan, are instructed by the families of Khun Vichai, Eric and Izabela and have instructed Philip S ..read more

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for the 2024 Hajj Season, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world, streamlining all procedures and providing top-notch services at various service locations. Over 1.2 million seats have been allocated through optimal investment in its fleet of more than 150 aircraft, distinguished by operational efficiency and quality services. This initiative is in line with the directives of Saudi leadership, supported by collaboration with various entities involved in serving Hajj pilgrims. The operational period for the nati ..read more

A Boeing 737 jet suffered a runway excursion in Senegal, injuring at least 10 people, 4 of them seriously with 6 others taken to hospital for checkups.  The aircraft belonged to Transair, operating a charter flight for  Air Senegal was carrying 78 passengers plus a flight crew of 6 at the time of the incident. The jet was headed for the Malian capital Bamako and according to initial reports, the jet left the runway during its take-off run around 1:00am GMT.   Early reports indicate the aircraft may have experienced a hydraulic leak during the acceleration as it co ..read more

Textron Aviation announced the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Australia Certification & Accreditation Service Agency (ACASA), paving the way for the aircraft to serve remote communities, improve regional connectivity in Australia and cater to the region’s diverse aviation needs. This certification comes three months after the first SkyCourier order in Australia was announced at the Singapore Airshow. “The SkyCourier’s incredible performance makes it a reliable business tool for customers all over the world,” said Lannie O’Bannion, se ..read more

British Airways has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements. The airline is committed to delivering a seamless experience for everyone and is dedicated to ensuring that its accessibility offering meets the diverse needs of its customers. The independent panel, comprised of individuals with both visible and non-visible disabilities, met in person for the first-time and will come together every few months to provide invaluable feedback ..read more

The world's largest aviation investors are set to descend on Riyadh next month for the Future Aviation Forum (FAF24), where Saudi Arabia will showcase more than $100 billion in investment opportunities to enable its ambitious Saudi Aviation Strategy (SAS).  The Forum's Investment Showcase from 20-22 May will highlight projects and incentives to attract investment into the Kingdom's booming aviation sector across airports, airlines, ground services, cargo and logistics.  As part of the $100 billion of investment opportunities, airports account for more than $50 billion, new ai ..read more

One of the world’s most respected consumer intelligence organizations is recognizing the extraordinary care and skill of Delta people, the airline’s premium experiences and operational excellence that earns the trust of customers every day. Delta is the top-ranked airline in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study for both First/Business Class and Premium Economy segments –marking the second year in a row for the premium economy segment.  “This is a wonderful reflection of our elevated customer experience, fueled by the unparalleled service of our 100,000 Delta pe ..read more

New research from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that an overwhelming majority of the UK public believe those who create and spread fake news should have their social media accounts banned, with 85% also believing that it should be made illegal.  The survey of 1,121 members of the UK public, commissioned by ID Crypt Global, looked at concerns over the rise of fake news and mass disinformation and the repercussions that should be implemented in order to tackle it.  The survey reveals that 73% of people report being concerned about the growing ..read more

Pilots and technical crews working for Bristow Helicopters supposedly providing essential emergency air service for HM Coastguard are on strike in a battle over pay. Members of the BALPA union have selected strike in a long-running feud with the helicopter company for better pay and conditions which have been frozen for years.  The union claims the striking staff have given years of loyalty to the company during hard times, now the company is doing better,  they should be valued and fairly rewarded. The company, already reeling after the crash of one of its Sikorsky S-92 he ..read more