Gordon Smith
Finnair reveals A321 retirement plans
This spring, Finnair is retiring four of its oldest jets. All of those leaving the fleet will be Airbus A321 examples, three of which are officially the oldest aircraft in the Finnish flag carrier’s current roster. Key Aero reveals where they're heading next
BREAKING: Headaches for British Airways as Russia bans UK aircraft from its airspace
There are new headaches for British Airways this morning as Moscow has banned UK aircraft from its airspace. Key Aero examines the importance of Russian skies to UK operators and investigates the alternatives
Ukraine crisis: Where and how has airspace been closed?
After weeks of increasing tension in the region, Ukraine’s civilian airspace was officially closed this morning (February 24). Military action by Russian forces against targets across the eastern European nation sparked the move by regulators in Kyiv, who said there was a “high risk” to safety
How you can fly to John O' Groats from April
The most northerly airport on the UK mainland will soon be reconnected to the scheduled airline network - Key Aero has the story
Storm Eunice: The wildest diversions and go-arounds so far
As Storm Eunice brings record-breaking wind and torrential rain to southern parts of the UK, we round-up some of the most epic go-arounds and diversions from British airports
Exclusive: Wizz Air UK boss sets out summer strategy
The head of one of the UK’s fastest-growing airlines has revealed her market forecast for the all-important summer season.
Etihad snaps up A350 Freighters ahead of passenger launch
Momentum is building behind Airbus' new flagship freighter. Key Aero has all the details behind this latest deal
Airline pilots give verdict on favourite airports
It isn’t just passengers who have best-loved airports – pilots often do, too. From hubs to hilltops, in their own words we hear why certain airfields stand out from the crowd.
Iceland’s lesser-known Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports
This Nordic island nation is pulling out all the stops to attract and sustain new international operators at its lesser-known airports. Gordon Smith gives us the low-down.
UK airline boss offers stark warning ahead of half-term travel surge
Today marks an end of inbound testing to the UK for most vaccinated travellers, with many airlines reporting a sharp rise in leisure bookings. But Wizz Air UK boss Marion Geoffroy has offered a stark warning to carriers ahead of a half-term travel surge