Overview

• London Southend Airport received four easyJet arrivals and an empty Eastern Airways positioning flight on July 16 as part of its phased reopening plan
• Full departures and inbound services are scheduled to return on July 17, and airlines are advising travellers to check real-time flight trackers for updates
• Essex Police recovered the fourth victim’s remains on Wednesday morning, completing the recovery of all four onboard the Beechcraft B200 medical charter
• The AAIB and Essex Police continue their parallel investigation into the cause of the crash that occurred shortly after take-off on July 13
• The airport’s three-day closure forced diversions to Gatwick and Stansted, highlighting Southend’s importance to regional connectivity