BBC insists Planespotting Live not just for geeks
The BBC has announced a plane-spotting show – pledging it is not just for “aviation geeks”.
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Moray aviation heritage centre acquires exciting new exhibit
An aviation heritage centre has added a new helicopter to its collection.
Footage shows hole in roof after electric glider crashes into Connecticut house
No major injuries were reported after a one-person electric glider crashed into the roof of a house in Connecticut, US, on Tuesday.
Glasgow and Edinburgh worst for flight delays in Scotland – but Aberdeen is just two minutes behind
Edinburgh and Glasgow have been found to be the worst Scottish airports for flight delays.
Troubled Bristow sells Eastern Airways
Troubled US aviation giant Bristow has sold Eastern Airways to the regional carrier’s chief executive and founder.
Paraglider pilot airlifted to hospital with suspected broken leg after crashing into hill
A paraglider pilot was airlifted to hospital with a suspected broken leg after crashing into a hillside in Aberdeenshire.
Holiday makers warned over post-Brexit travel
Peers have raised concerns the UK Government has advised airlines to put disclaimers on tickets dated after Brexit Day to protect against compensation claims.
Helicopter pilot took a sharp turn to avoid colliding with a plane in the Highlands, probe hears
A helicopter pilot took a sharp turn to avoid a plane colliding with him over Caithness, an official probe has heard.
Moray student struck down with life-changing condition battles the odds to create new aviation software
A Moray student who was struck down with a life-changing condition half-way through his degree has created a new interactive exhibit at Kinloss RAF museum.
Scotland’s first aviation maintenance apprenticeship gives young chance to carve out career on planes
Scotland’s first aviation maintenance apprenticeship programme is now accepting applications.
Plane bound for Shetland nearly stalls mid-air
The pilot of a plane carrying 33 passengers was forced to take emergency action after the aircraft nearly stalled mid-air as ice rapidly formed on its wing.
VIDEO: The Canadian helicopter that is carrying nine tonne grid pylons in Moray
Moray residents are used to seeing aircraft of all shapes and sizes in the air above, usually during military training exercises at the region’s RAF base in Lossiemouth.
Intrepid adventurer stops off in Buchan during bid for solo flight across Atlantic
A Belgian adventurer landed at a north-east airfield during a bid to fly his homemade aircraft to the United States.
Cold War relic is latest addition to Morayvia’s collection
A relic from the Cold War has landed in Moray.
Bond Aviation brothers create major airline group
The brothers who owned helicopter firm Bond Aviation have created a major new regional airline group with an expected turnover of £200million and almost 1,000 staff members.
Defence chiefs under fire for fatal Tornado crash
Defence chiefs stood accused last night of a catalogue of failures which led to one of the darkest days in the history of RAF Lossiemouth.
Business high fliers boost for easyJet
Budget airline easyJet posted a smaller-than-expected winter loss today as the carrier benefited from flying a record number of business passengers.