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Now that's what we need taking off over Horsforth at 6am
Norwich Airport is poised for a strategic shift as its parent company, Regional and City Airports (RCA), prepares to be acquired by FTSE 100 investment firm ICG. The £200 million deal, expected to close this month, marks the end of an 11-year chapter under the Rigby Group. RCA chief executive Andrew Bell has assured staff that the transition will not impact local jobs or derail existing growth plans.
Passenger numbers at the Norfolk airport have surged by 23 percent in the past year, largely due to Ryanair’s launch of routes to Alicante, Faro, and Malta. Bell confirmed the focus remains on expanding connectivity to destinations in demand.
ICG’s infrastructure team plans to support RCA’s growth across airport, cargo, and executive aviation services. Also included in the sale is the adjacent 115-acre Imperial Park Norwich site, approved for over 120,000 square meters of commercial space.
Norwich Airport currently employs 250 staff and is expected to play a larger role in regional travel under its new ownership.
Passenger numbers at the Norfolk airport have surged by 23 percent in the past year, largely due to Ryanair’s launch of routes to Alicante, Faro, and Malta. Bell confirmed the focus remains on expanding connectivity to destinations in demand.
ICG’s infrastructure team plans to support RCA’s growth across airport, cargo, and executive aviation services. Also included in the sale is the adjacent 115-acre Imperial Park Norwich site, approved for over 120,000 square meters of commercial space.
Norwich Airport currently employs 250 staff and is expected to play a larger role in regional travel under its new ownership.
The Airbus A350-900 is already among the world’s longest-range airliners, but a new engine upgrade could push it further. In April, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency certified the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 Enhanced Performance (EP) for the type, featuring lighter materials, improved aerodynamics, and upgraded turbine cooling. The result is at least a one percent reduction in fuel burn, translating into lower emissions, reduced costs, and potentially longer nonstop flights.
For airlines, even a marginal gain matters. On an 18-hour flight, the EP could save around $1,200 in fuel. The engine is also certified for 50% sustainable aviation fuel and designed to run on 100% SAF in the future. Delta Air Lines became the first carrier to receive an A350-900 equipped with the EP in June, with other operators expected to follow once FAA certification is complete.
While Rolls-Royce’s upcoming UltraFan may eventually surpass it, the EP offers a ready-now efficiency upgrade that strengthens the A350’s position as a leader in long-haul travel.
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For airlines, even a marginal gain matters. On an 18-hour flight, the EP could save around $1,200 in fuel. The engine is also certified for 50% sustainable aviation fuel and designed to run on 100% SAF in the future. Delta Air Lines became the first carrier to receive an A350-900 equipped with the EP in June, with other operators expected to follow once FAA certification is complete.
While Rolls-Royce’s upcoming UltraFan may eventually surpass it, the EP offers a ready-now efficiency upgrade that strengthens the A350’s position as a leader in long-haul travel.
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While Boeing’s 737 MAX family faces ongoing certification delays, one much older 737 continues to defy time. Venezuelan carrier Venezolana still operates a Boeing 737-200 built in 1978, making it over 45 years old. The aircraft, tail number YV3471, began service with the original Frontier Airlines before passing to United, then spending a decade in storage before its return to the skies in 2011.
Once a staple of global fleets, the 737-200 is now a rarity. Known for its “gravel kit” modification, it can operate on rough, unpaved runways, a capability still valued in remote regions. While Canada’s Air Inuit and Nolinor Aviation keep several in charter and cargo use, Venezolana’s jet remains one of the very few flying regular passenger routes.
Age has left its mark, with worn interiors and scarce spare parts posing challenges. Yet for aviation enthusiasts, boarding this veteran airliner offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era of jet travel.
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Once a staple of global fleets, the 737-200 is now a rarity. Known for its “gravel kit” modification, it can operate on rough, unpaved runways, a capability still valued in remote regions. While Canada’s Air Inuit and Nolinor Aviation keep several in charter and cargo use, Venezolana’s jet remains one of the very few flying regular passenger routes.
Age has left its mark, with worn interiors and scarce spare parts posing challenges. Yet for aviation enthusiasts, boarding this veteran airliner offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era of jet travel.
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Finger66
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Yeah with an 0130 arrival from PMI. Just what the doctor ordered
Nice and croaky those engines…and that’s just them being on tickover!
Why you taking pictures of my missus?
LBA4EVER
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First boss man with his dodgy haircut and now her, whats this forum turning into!The flight is LS251 and took off from LBA.
Amazing landing.
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