The role of private aviation in Welsh air travel today

Burkina Faso's Kangala Air pivots to business aviation

Kangala Air Express (KAE, Ouagadougou) appears to have suspended scheduled operations with its two ATR72-500s grounded due to operational difficulties, reports the African aviation site NewsAero. XT-AMI (msn 722) was last tracked via ADS-B data to have landed at Ouagadougou more than a year ago, on March 13, 2024, while XT-FAT (msn 708) was not trackable, according to ch-aviation research. The booking engine for Kangala Air Express's scheduled f…

The role of private aviation in Welsh air travel today

Wales might not be the first country you think of when it comes to private aviation, but you’ll be surprised to find that it does play a nuanced role in the nation, especially in Pembrokeshire. While Wales isn’t home to many private airports or billionaire jet-setters, private flights play a vital role in the Welsh aviation economy. This article explores the state of private aviation in Wales, its implications for Pembrokeshire residents, and ho…