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Monday, 03 August 2026

The Mirror

• Pilot issues 'flying saucer' alert after spotting UFO while landing at GatwickThe pilot of a commercial plane coming in to land at Gatwick Airport reported seeing a "flying saucer" which was terrifyingly just feet away from the aircraft

London Evening Standard

• Warning major London airport 'running out of fuel' sparking fears of summer holiday disruptionPilots have been advised to stock up on fuel at other airports where possible

Manchester Evening News

• Gatwick Airport fuel shortage warning as easyJet and British Airways flights disruptedHolidaymakers heading abroad could face significant disruption after Gatwick Airport issued a warning over jet fuel shortages expected in the coming days.

Yorkshire Post

• Doncaster Sheffield Airport: Consultation opens into airspace plans for reopening of airportA consultation period which could be crucial for plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport has opened today.

My London

• Gatwick Airport faces fuel shortage as easyJet and British Airways warn of flight chaosGatwick Airport has issued a warning to airlines about a potential fuel shortage in the coming days, which is likely to cause disruption to easyJet and British Airways flights

Other Regional Press

• Horsham MP backs independent aviation ombudsmanA call for an independent aviation ombudsman to review flight path decisions is gaining support.

Aviation Industry

• Fuel costs: IAG corrects capacity planning and reports profit declineThe ongoing military conflict involving Iran is having a significant impact on the global aviation industry and is increasingly reflected in the balance sheets of European aviation companies.
• Fueling Aviation's FutureThe FAA has released an updated transition plan that outlines how the industry will move from leaded aviation gasoline to approved unleaded alternatives while maintaining the safety and reliability pilots have long depended on. For aircraft owners, airports, fuel providers, and manufacturers, the roadmap offers a clearer picture of the journey ahead.