The incident occurred early in the morning of June 20, 2024. 

The activists, identified as Jennifer Kowalski and Cole Macdonald of British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil, gained access to the private airfield at around 05:00 local time.

Just Stop Oil recorded how the two activists managed to get into the airport and pull off their stunt, and shared it on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

The video shows the activists using an angle grinder to cut through the metal fence that leads to the private runway. They then cover at least two parked private jets with orange paint, before hugging each other in front of the camera.

Just Stop Oil captioned the post, 鈥淛ust Stop Oil paint private jet hours after Taylor Swift lands鈥�. 

The group said that it is demanding an 鈥渆mergency treaty鈥� to end fossil fuels by 2030.

However, a Stansted Airport representative told media outlets that Swift精东影业 private jet was not at the airport when the incident occurred.

In a press release by Just Stop Oil, Kowalski, a former sustainability manager, said that she felt she had to take 鈥渄esperate measures鈥� to be heard. 

Kowalski is quoted as saying: 鈥淥ver the years, I鈥檝e had to realize that even working in sustainability provides me with essentially no ability to make the necessary changes to prevent the complete collapse of our natural systems. I have to take desperate measures to make my voice heard.鈥� 

The pair were later arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and interference with the use or operation of national infrastructure.

Climate activists paint private jet orange at Germany精东影业 Sylt Airport: video

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• Airport

byRytis Beresnevicius

2023-06-07

According to the UK Home Office, a wider system network issue was detected at 19:44 local time and a 鈥渓arge scale鈥� contingency response was activated within six minutes. All e-gates were back online shortly after midnight.

The Home Office also said there was 鈥渘o indication鈥� of malicious activity behind the outage and border security was not compromised.

E-gates use facial recognition to check a traveler精东影业 identity and allow them to enter the country without having to be processed or spoken to by a Border Force officer.

During the outage, airport staff resorted to manually processing passengers. The incident came at a peak travel period with many travelers returning home from a long weekend. 

A number of passengers took to social media to upload photographs and video footage of the almost-five hour ordeal and the chaos experienced at airports across the country. 

Airports affected by the outage were London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), London-Gatwick Airport (LGW), London-Stansted Airport (STN), Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Birmingham Airport (BHX), Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bristol Airport (BRS). 

ATC outage in the UK causes flight disruptions on flights from/to the UK

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• Airport

byRytis Beresnevicius

2023-08-28

According to Ryanair, the SAF, which will be supplied to the airline at Stansted Airport (STN) in the United Kingdom (UK), is enough fuel to power 200 flights to Madrid.听听

The latest purchase is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement between Ryanair and Shell signed in 2022 to provide the airline with 360,000 tons of SAF between 2025 and 2030. 

Ryanair says this volume of SAF could save up to 900,000 tons in CO2 emissions. 

As well as using SAF, Ryanair is investing heavily in new technology aircraft, including a $22 billion investment in Boeing 737-8200s which reduce CO2 emissions by 16%, and a further $40 billion for 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft which reduce CO2 emissions by 20%. 

The carrier is also working with in the Ryanair Sustainable Aviation Research Centre to advance its decarbonization commitments.听

鈥淩yanair continues to lead the way in sustainable aviation. As demonstrated today at Stansted, by using SAF, the latest engine technologies and electric ground handling equipment, we are making significant investments to decarbonize our operations and achieve our commitments of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and 25% less CO2 emissions per passenger/km by 2031,鈥� said Ryanair精东影业 Director of Sustainability and Finance, Thomas Fowler. 

Fowler added: 鈥淥ur partners at Shell and MAG are key enablers of these goals, and today精东影业 announcement of Ryanair精东影业 purchase of 1,000 tons of SAF from Shell is testament to that. We will continue to work with our partners across the network to make every Ryanair flight as environmentally efficient as possible.鈥濃��

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• Airlines

byLuke Peters

2024-03-26

The Airbus A319-132 aircraft, registered JY-AYP, touched down at STN on March 3, 2024, after departing Queen Alia International Airport in Amman (AMM).听

From March 6, 2024, the oneworld Alliance member will also commence flights to Manchester Airport (MAN) in another first for the carrier.  

Flights between STN and AMM will run every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, while flights between Manchester and the Jordanian capital will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.听听

鈥淲e are delighted to add another exciting destination to London Stansted’s network, giving our passengers even more choice with a world-class airline. The route will give tourists the opportunity to visit this wonderful country and see the golden triangle, which includes the Wadi Rum desert, Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, and Aqaba, a popular diving site on the Red Sea,” Simon Gorrighan, Stansted精东影业 Aviation Director, said.听听

Royal Jordanian already operates flights from London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amman. 

鈥淥ur new route to London Stansted will make it easier than ever for tourists from the UK to discover Jordan精东影业 incredible wonders. Promoting and driving tourism to the Kingdom is a key focus of our new corporate strategy鈥攁s is our emphasis on further developing Amman as the primary gateway to the Levant by offering improved connectivity to our broader network,鈥� Royal Jordanian’s Chief Commercial Officer, Karim Makhlouf, said in December 2024.  

As well as expanding into new markets, Royal Jordanian is also focused on adding to its fleet with plans to increase from 24 to 40 aircraft within the next five years.听

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byIan Molyneaux

2024-03-04

With services commencing on May 18, 2024, scheduled weekend flights will be offered to Nice (NCE), Florence (FLR), and Ibiza (IBZ). All the new flights will be operated by British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer using its fleet of Embraer 190s. These aircraft feature both Club Europe (business class) and Euro Traveller (economy) cabins.听

鈥淚 am delighted to welcome back British Airways to London Stansted and very much look forward to the launch of their scheduled flights from the airport in May next year,鈥� said Ciaran Brannigan, London-Stansted精东影业 Commercial Director.  

鈥淟ondon Stansted serves more European destinations than any other UK airport and these new services to Ibiza, Florence, and Nice are strong additions to our route network, which now covers over 190 destinations across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.鈥�

鈥淚鈥檓 sure these routes will be very popular with passengers from across London, Cambridge, and the growing East of England region who are looking to head off on their holidays next summer. We look forward to working closely with British Airways to build a strong working relationship and ensure these new flights are a success,鈥� he added.听

Next summer’s return of British Airways to Stansted marks the carrier resuming regular scheduled flights at the airport for the first time since before the global pandemic. The airport, located to the northeast of London, becomes the fourth London airport to be served by the carrier after Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), and London City (LCY) airports.

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On Saturdays, BA7016 departs Stansted at 14:15 and arrives in Florence at 16:30 

On Sundays, BA7017 departs Stansted at 06:30 and arrives in Florence at 08:45 

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On Saturdays, BA7308 departs Stansted at 09:35 and arrives in Ibiza at 12:05 

On Sundays, BA7309 departs Stansted at 12:50 and arrives in Ibiza at 15:15 

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On Saturdays, BA2332 departs Stansted at 09:20 and arrives in Nice at 11:20 

On Sundays, BA2333 departs Stansted at 06:55 and arrives in Nice at 08:55 

Note – All times shown are local time. 

In addition to the three scheduled destinations, the airline will also operate a weekly Sunday charter between Stansted and Calvi (CLY) this summer on behalf of tour operator Corsican Places.听

Agadir also joins for summer 2024 

In addition to the three new services from London-Stansted, British Airways has also announced that it will start services to Agadir (AGA) in Morrocco from London-Gatwick Airport. 听听

The four-times-weekly flight will be operated by British Airways鈥� Gatwick short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, from March 31, 2024.鈥疉gadir joins Marrakech (RAK) as British Airways鈥� second Moroccan destination. 

鈥淎gadir is a coastal destination that enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year, so we know it will see strong demand from our leisure customers and particularly those seeking holiday packages,鈥� said Tom Stoddart, CEO of BA Euroflyer. 鈥淚t offers beaches, golf courses, and water sports alongside the opportunity to experience cultural landmarks, such as Agadir Kasbah.鈥� 

Like the Stansted flights, passengers have the choice of two cabins on every flight.

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• Airlines

byLuke Peters

2023-12-04

Almost 2.6 million passengers passed through the airport during the month, surpassing the airport精东影业 previous record, which was set back in 2018.  

The airport, often referred to as 鈥淟ondon精东影业 third airport鈥� (after Heathrow-LHR and Gatwick-LGW), has explained that due to the popularity of the facility精东影业 extensive European route network, alongside the autumn half-term getaway, ensured that it saw more 28,000 more passengers in October 2023 than in October 2018. The total passenger number was also up 9.7% on the same month last year.听

The three most popular countries during the month were Spain, Italy, and Germany, while the busiest routes were to Dublin, Istanbul, and Edinburgh.听

Looking at the wider picture, the number of passengers using the airport in the 12 months ending October 2023 stands at 27.6 million, representing an increase of 27% over the previous year. 

Operational performance during October was stable, with 96% of passengers passing through security in 15 minutes or less. The average queue time for security was just over five minutes during the busiest periods of the day.  

鈥淎fter a very busy and positive summer season at London Stansted, we have seen the rapid growth in passenger numbers continue into the autumn as we recorded our busiest October ever,鈥� said the airport精东影业 Managing Director, Gareth Powell. 鈥淲e know our position as the number one UK airport for destinations to Europe, coupled with the ease and efficiency of using the airport, helps make Stansted the natural choice for so many passengers from London to Cambridge, and right across the wider eastern region.鈥� 

He added: 鈥淎s has been the case all year, our extensive and unique route network continues to be extremely popular with many overseas visitors seeking convenient and great value direct access to the UK.鈥� 

Looking ahead 

In October 2023, the airport also received planning permission to extend its terminal building. 

Stansted精东影业 owners (MAG) said that the extension will transform the airport experience, improving every step of a passenger精东影业 journey, from check-in on departure through to when they arrive at immigration.听听

The work will also provide capacity to accommodate forecasted passenger growth towards the airport精东影业 approved limit. 

鈥淲e also achieved a very significant milestone last month as we secured planning permission to extend our terminal building,鈥� Powell said. 鈥淭his project will help transform the airport journey while maintaining the simple, efficient, and reliable experience we know our passengers really value when they choose to fly from Stansted.鈥� 

鈥淎s we enter a new phase of growth in the years ahead and serve more passengers each year than ever before, they can be confident our plans will build on this success and make every airport journey even better in the future,鈥� he added. 

The bulletin was published on November 11, 2023, to raise awareness of the potential issue, only discovered while the aircraft was in flight.  

News of an aircraft suffering damaged windows first surfaced in October 2023, when the (BEA) in France declared that the AAIB was investigating an incident in which three windows had become 鈥渕issing and loose鈥�.听

The latest information from the explains how the incident occurred.听

In its bulletin, the AAIB detailed that the Titan Airways Airbus A321-253NX, registered G-OATW, was on a 鈥渕ulti-day charter away from base with a flight crew consisting of three pilots, an engineer, a load master and six cabin crew鈥�. There were also nine passengers on board, all employees of the tour operator.听听

The aircraft left London Stansted Airport (STN) on October 4, 2023, at around 11:50 am local time, heading to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida.  

According to the report, once the seat belt signs had been switched off, the load master at the rear of the plane 鈥渘oticed an increased cabin noise as he approached the overwing exits and his attention was drawn to a cabin window on the left side of the aircraft鈥�. 

He could see that the window seal was flapping, and the windowpane appeared to have 鈥榮lipped down鈥�. He described the sound as 鈥渓oud enough to damage your hearing鈥�. 

Flying at just under 14,000 feet, the third pilot and engineer checked the window, and the decision was made to return to STN. 

After only 36 minutes in the air the A321 landed, and when the plane was inspected two further cabin windowpanes were found to be 鈥渕issing and a third was dislodged鈥�. However, the cabin remained pressurized throughout the flight.听

What caused the damaged windows?听

The AAIB believes that the damage was caused on October 3, 2023, when high power lights were shone through the windows during a filming exercise designed to create the illusion of a sunset.  

鈥淭he lights were first shone on the right side of the aircraft for approximately five and a half hours, with the light focused on the cabin windows just aft of the overwing exits. The lights were then moved to the left side of the aircraft where they illuminated a similar area on the left side for approximately four hours,鈥� the AAIB said. 

On close inspection of the windows, the AAIB discovered that the 鈥渇oam ring material on the back of the cabin liners was found to be melted in the areas adjacent to the windows that were damaged or missing鈥�. 

In total, four of the aircraft精东影业 windows were found to be damaged.  

鈥淭he windows appear to have sustained thermal damage and distortion because of elevated temperatures while illuminated for approximately four to five and a half hours during filming activity the day before the flight,鈥� the AAIB observed.  

The AAIB concluded that it was likely that the lights had been positioned less than ten meters away from the plane. 

The concern for the future is that there could be 鈥渕ore serious consequences鈥� if window integrity is lost at a higher altitude.  

The AAIB investigation now continues with the support of the BEA, the aircraft manufacturer, and the aircraft operator to understand how a similar occurrence could be prevented from happening.听

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• Aircraft

byIan Molyneaux

2023-11-02

Details surrounding the incident were released by the (BEA) in France.听听

According to the BEA, the aircraft climbed to approximately 10,000ft, where the flight crew noticed excessive cabin noise.  

The decision was subsequently made to return to London-Stansted Airport (STN) as a safety precaution. 

An inspection of the Airbus A321 discovered the windows missing and loose plus a damaged left stabilizer.听

The BEA described the episode, which happened on October 4, 2023, as a 鈥渟erious incident鈥� which will undergo a full investigation.听

In a statement on October 15, 2023, Titan Airways said: 鈥淭he crew became aware of increased noise in the cabin and an issue with one of the windows. The pilot did not declare an emergency and landed the aircraft safely, according to normal operating procedures. Emergency services at the airport were not activated.鈥�

The airline added: 鈥淭he 21 staff members on board, who were being positioned for their next scheduled flight, were unaffected and disembarked the aircraft in the normal way. Following the landing it was discovered that the outer panel in 3 of the windows was missing. The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities and an investigation is now taking place.鈥�

The two-and-a half-old Airbus A321, registered G-OATW, was due to land later that day at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida.  

The BEA said: 鈥淚n the climb at approximately 10,000ft, crew noticed excessive cabin noise and aircraft executed a turn back to London Stansted. It was discovered that 3 windows were missing and loose, and damage to LH stabilizer.鈥� 

According to Aviation Safety Network, the aircraft was formally used by the British government for 18 months in a VIP configuration.听

Kenya Airways says rumors that unlicensed pilot flew its planes are 鈥榝ake news鈥�

• Airlines

byIan Molyneaux

2023-10-15

It is the first time that, Titan Travel, part of the Saga Travel Group in the United Kingdom (UK), has waved off a private jet holiday but plans to do more in the future.听听

The holidaymakers, three pilots and five cabin crew members left on September 13, 2023, for their first stop off in Rome, Italy.  

The trip will come to an end in in Istanbul on October 5, 2023, but along the way the passengers will take in the cultures of Montenegro, Jordan, India, and Uzbekistan.  

The group of holidaymakers will experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures, many of which will be exclusive to the group. 

These will include a visit to the Vatican before it opens, cruising in the breathtaking Bay of Kotor, visiting iconic Petra and sitting under the stars in Wadi Rum desert.  

In India there will be a tour of the Palace of the Winds, game drives in search of tigers and dawn views of the Taj Mahal. 

The group will also dine overlooking Uzbekistan精东影业 beautiful city of Samarkand and explore Istanbul精东影业 highlights before a farewell dinner to remember. 

Also, on board throughout are three expert tour managers and an aviation specialist operations director. 

The flight times range between one hour and 16 minutes and five hours and 53 minutes.  

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted that our inaugural private jet tour has taken to the skies, and we wish all our guests an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. They were in high-spirits as they boarded, looking forward to the next 23-days and nine cultural destinations from Petra to the Taj Mahal and Samarkand. We can鈥檛 wait to hear all their stories when they return,鈥� John Constable, Saga Travel Group精东影业 CEO, said.  

Titan is repeating the private jet tour in September 2024, and also has a 21-day round-the-world tour that departs in November 2024 and takes in Rio de Janeiro, Easter Island, Fiji, Sydney, Siem Reap, Agra, Delhi and the Maasai Mara. 

According to Titan Travel精东影业 website the will cost around 62,000 (拢49,995).听听

Constable added: 鈥淭he Captivating Cultures private jet tour has proved incredibly popular and was 70% sold within two months of opening for sale, so we are hosting another one next year, along with a round-the-world option. There精东影业 also a 2025 Spice Route launching on sale in the coming weeks, which we鈥檝e already had significant pre-registrations for.鈥� 

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• Aircraft
• Business Aviation

byIan Molyneaux

2023-09-13

Footage of the fight was shared on social media where it was claimed that one of the passengers is American and the other British. 

The ugly scenes reportedly occurred on a flight from Malta to London-Stansted Airport (STN) as passengers attempted to separate the two men.听听听

According to a witness tempers flared after one man refused to let the other pass through the aisle. 

鈥淭he British man wouldn’t let the American man pass through to get to his window seat and then some words and swears were exchanged before a scuffle broke. The flight was delayed two hours everyone was annoyed,鈥� the witness told the .听

In the video one of the men fighting can be seen grabbing the neck of the other passenger as people shout for the two men to 鈥渃alm down鈥�.听

During the European summertime thousands more people fly to reach their holiday destinations. 

With increased numbers of travelers, the aviation industry is placed under more strain which can result in flight delays or cancellations. 

These frustrations can lead to more unruly behavior during the summer season as passengers experience increasingly stressful situations.听听

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鈥楧umb ways to fly鈥�: FAA ridicule out of control passengers in scathing video

• Airlines

byIan Molyneaux

2023-06-27