Plan for island-hopping flights really taking off
Further details have emerged of plans to launch the world’s first electric-powered passenger flights on island-hopping routes in Orkney.
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Loganair announces reduced service plans ahead of second strike day by HIAL controllers
Loganair has announced it is to reduce services for the next round of strike action by air traffic controllers at Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL).
New flights between London Southend Airport and Scotland
Two new Loganair routes between London Southend Airport and Scotland have launched including the first service to Stornoway.
Loganair cancels Stornoway services due to industrial action
A total of six Loganair flights are to be cancelled as a result of the continuing “work to rule” action by HIAL Air Traffic Control staff.
Loganair announces new route from Inverness to the East Midlands
Scotland’s regional airline has launched new routes between Inverness and the East Midlands.
Row erupts as Hial dispute with controllers forces aircraft to take off without local support
The UK's aviation regulator has stepped in after a plane took off from an island airport after air traffic controllers had gone home.
Loganair preparing for impact as air traffic controllers set to strike
Scottish airline Loganair has taken steps to lessen the impact of possible industrial action by air traffic control staff.
Plane makes u-turn after suffering multiple bird strikes
A plane bound for Sumburgh Airport had to return to Aberdeen yesterday morning after suffering multiple bird strikes within a minute of take-off.
Loganair urged to review cancellation strategy
Loganair has been urged to review how they deal with cancellations following a “fiasco” over Western Isles flights.
Flights from Aberdeen axed as airline collapses – but new operator steps in
Flights from Aberdeen were abruptly axed at the weekend after an airline went into administration.
Protestors say proposed Skye aerodrome reopening will ‘subsidise rich people’s flights to the island’
Skye residents have urged agencies to think again over plans to trial the reintroduction of air services to the island’s Ashaig Airport.
Scottish airline gives Clan Cancer Support a festive boost
A Scottish airline has given a cancer charity a helping hand for the festive period.
Advice issued as blizzards to batter Scotland this weekend
Forecasters are warning of the possibility of widespread disruption as the first heavy snowfall of the season arrives this weekend.
Shetland bound airline declares full emergency
An island airport prepared for a serious situation at the weekend when a routine flight reported a problem.
Teen pilot given extra funding to reach new heights
An 18-year-old pilot from Stornoway is reaching new heights after a historic Highland aviation charity provided funding to help send him soaring into his dream career.
Oil worker receives £2,000 fine for aggressive behaviour on Loganair flight
An oil worker who created a rumpus on a Loganair flight and then had to be taken away by police has been fined £2,000 at Lerwick Sheriff Court.
Stornoway airport hits highest monthly record
The number of passengers using the main airport in the Outer Hebrides soared to a new monthly record in October, according to figures released by airline Loganair.
Shetland to Glasgow flight makes emergency landing in Aberdeen
A flight from Shetland to Glasgow made an emergency landing at Aberdeen this afternoon after crew noticed a defect in the aircraft’s windscreen.
Island electric plane service to cost £10m
The boss of the company working with airline Loganair to launch the world’s first electric-powered commercial air services in Orkney has said the project will cost around £10million to get off the ground.
Electric planes taking to the skies in a world first for Scottish island
Scottish regional airline Loganair could be heading for a global aviation first with the introduction of electric-powered planes on its island hopping passenger services in Orkney.
Yarn world map unveiled at Inverness Airport ahead of Loch Ness Knit Fest 2018
A popular knitting festival in Inverness is putting the city on the map with a creative piece of artwork unveiled at Inverness Airport.
Runrig praise fans as Loganair launch more flights to cater for farewell concert demand
Runrig have expressed their gratitude to fans in the Western Isles after demand for their farewell concert was so huge it sparked additional flights.
Heb Celt teams up with Loganair to bring visitors to festival
The Heb Celt festival has teamed up with Loganair for another year, with the airline provider expected to bring many visitors to the festival.
Loganair suffers hit of £9m on island routes
An air fare war on lifeline routes to the Scottish islands has left Loganair nursing annual losses of nearly £9 million.
Loganair to launch flights between Glasgow and Stornoway
Loganair is to bring jets back into the sky for the first time in 30 years between Glasgow and Stornoway with the additional prospect of new European routes to and from the islands from next year.
Orkney Teddy Bear picnic for kids affected by cancer
A group of children whose lives have been affected by cancer have been taken on a mini-adventure to Orkney.
Loganair launch direct air link from Inverness to Bergen
Direct flights from the capital of the Highlands to Norway’s second largest city are now a possibility after Loganair launched three flights a week from Inverness to Bergen.
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.
Shetland dog owners criticise Loganair’s pet price hike
Shetland dog owners have criticised a move by airline Loganair to increase the cost of taking a pet on flights from £10 to £50 without warning.
Boss gives himself P45 as Loganair cuts costs
Loganair finance director David Dishon has made himself redundant after launching a cost-cutting drive at the airline.
First flight in two days finally gets to Stornoway
The first flight to the Highlands and Islands from Glasgow for two days finally took off yesterday after runways were cleared.
Fears mount over price hikes as ‘air wars’ over Glasgow to Stornoway and Kirkwall to Aberdeen routes come to an end
Fears are mounting over possible fare hikes on Loganair flights between island and mainland destinations after rival Flybe announced it will be quitting the routes.