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Putting a name to a plane

Something new for 2026 includes creating individual and unique nameplates for each of our aircraft. The first two aircraft to receive this honour is G-BXLA and G-BXLB. Named Alfie and Barnaby respectively. Going forward all British Atlantic aircraft will be adorned with its very own unique identity and nose art. This is something we are incredibly excited about, as we cherish each individual aircraft in our fleet.

Hello, lima alpha

On 6th August 2025. We received our first aircraft to shortly enter service. G-BXLA is our first Airbus A321neo and will not be the last. These aircraft are to be the backbone of our fleet and the workhorse of our network. The very first inaugural official flight is set to take place in September from Manchester to Newark, designated BAX1. G-BXLA will be operating the New York route for most of its runtime with us...

History

The double sunrise

On 12th November 1919, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith and his brother Sir Keith Macpherson Smith along with their crew Sergeant W.H 'Wally' Shiers and Sergeant J.M 'Jim' Bennett got into their Vickers Vimy and set off to make history in what would become known as The Great Air Race, they would become the first pilots to fly from the United Kingdom to Australia, receiving a knighthood for their remarkable achievement by His Majesty...