Heathrow is targeting planning approval by 2029 and says the new runway could enter service within the following decade, extending the potential opening window beyond the government's 2035 ambition.

British Airways is preparing to return to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in November 2026, restoring one of its most important Middle Eastern routes after an absence of more than eight months. The Oneworld carrier suspended service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dubai Airport (DXB) at

Aviation News – An automated fire suppression system inside Virgin Atlantic’s engineering hangar at London Heathrow Airport unexpectedly activated during a routine night shift, submerging a multi-million-pound commercial aircraft under a massive blanket of high-expansion foam. ​The incident unfolded during standard overnight maintenance operations within the airline’s primary engineering facility. Virgin Atlantic maintenance crews were conducting scheduled checks when overhead fire safety systems triggered without an apparent active fire, creating an immediate operational disruption at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.

Aviation News – IndiGo and Norse Atlantic Airways have agreed to terminate their long-haul partnership effective 1 November 2026, leading the Indian low-cost carrier to cancel its long-haul services to London Heathrow Airport. ​The two airlines originally established the cooperation to expand IndiGo's international footprint between India and key European destinations. Under the damp lease agreement, IndiGo deployed wide-body aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways to launch long-haul routes into major European aviation hubs.

United Airlines will introduce its premium-heavy “Elevated” Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on four major international routes from George Bush Intercontinental

Shenzhen Airlines will deploy its newly introduced Airbus A350-900 between Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

British Airways has opened an investigation after all three pilots operating a recent flight from Hyderabad, India, to London reportedly became sick with

IAG Cargo will add a third daily London-Delhi service from September 19, expanding UK-India flights to 70 weekly as the UK-India FTA supports trade growth.

Alaska Airlines has entered the transatlantic market with an impressive Boeing 787-9 product, including enclosed Business Class suites, upgraded

Virgin Atlantic is scaling back its fall 2026 schedule from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), removing additional frequencies to four major U.S. cities and

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 operating from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) was intercepted by Hungarian

Emirates is preparing one of its largest-ever Airbus A380 schedules to London, with nine daily superjumbo departures planned between Dubai and the British

Two British Airways Boeing 777-200ERs operating separate U.S.-bound flights returned to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on consecutive days after their

British Airways is investigating after a London-bound flight from Barbados was canceled following allegations of inappropriate crew conduct during a

British Airways is preparing one of its more interesting long-haul schedule reshuffles in years, adding new destinations, restoring former markets, and

Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic passengers arriving at Orlando International Airport endured a long and uncomfortable wait for checked baggage after weather

British Airways is adding a short, sharp burst of Heathrow–Orlando flying this summer, restoring nonstop service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and