Alan Dron

Europe & Middle East Correspondent, Air Transport World

London, UK

Summary

Based in London, Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World.

A daily newspaper journalist in the UK and Middle East for 15 years, he then joined the UK's most successful corporate publishing company before setting up his own company in 2004. He has worked with ATW since 2014.

Articles

By Alan Dron
A United Airlines Boeing 767-300, en route from Houston, Texas to London Heathrow, was diverted to Ireland’s Shannon Airport early on Aug. 31 after hitting turbulence, injuring passengers and crew.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
It has a wingspan of almost 72.4 meters—four meters greater than that of a Boeing 747-8I—yet it weighs just 2,300 kg.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The runway was last refurbished in 1999, and has a natural lifespan of around 12–17 years.
Safety, Ops & Regulation