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Runway GirlBecca Alkema

Britten-Norman flies first Islander built wholly in the UK since 1968

Britten-Norman’s BN2B Islander serial 2317 made its first flight on Sept. 3, marking the first Islander built wholly in the UK since 1968. The milestone advances the manufacturer’s production-reshoring effort, with delivery expected in the coming weeks and a second aircraft already in production at Bembridge.

2026-09-12T10:50:41.346359-07:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

Military aircraft flight plan reportedly triggered UK air traffic control outage

By Air Data News: Anomalous flight-plan data preceded the NATS failure that caused widespread disruption flight plan associated with a British military aircraft reportedly triggered the air traffic control system failure that caused widespread disruption across the United Kingdom this week, according to the Financial Times .

2026-09-11T23:51:29.790527-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

25 Years After 9/11: How Airline Security Changed—and What Is Changing Again

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Today marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks, a date that will forever be etched into the psyche of countless people, including many who work in this industry.

2026-09-11T00:37:22.614675-07:00