Summary

Stornoway Airport hosts charity event in remembrance of the Iolaire. Stornoway Airport was honoured to host a special charity event on 10 January, bringing the local community together in quiet reflection and remembrance on the anniversary of the Iolaire tragedy.

Direct flights to Dublin return from Inverness. Direct flights between Inverness and Dublin are set to return, and with new airline partner Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, launching a new service from 21 May 2026.

Wick - Aberdeen flights recommence. Representatives from the Highland Council, HIAL, Air Charter Scotland, local businesses and the Caithness community attended an launch event yesterday at Wick John O'Groats airport.

Context

These developments affect aviation connectivity, airspace management, and surface access to airports. Readers interested in Scottish aviation heritage may find parallels in the industrial and operational history documented in our research volumes.