When he made the post, his eighth studio LP was sat at Number 2 behind Royal Blood‘s Dead Company.

But, since his plea, Airplane Mode has flown straight to the top in today’s update, now destined to earn James his third Number 1 album to date – and an eagerly anticipated aeronautical name change.  

James Blunt Airplane Mode Number 1 album update
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The Celebrity Traitors star previously pledged to change his name in 2024 if a reissue of his debut album Back to Bedlam got to Number 1. But, on that occasion, he had to settle for a reputable Number 7 spot.

But it’s still all to play for with Royal Blood just behind at Number 2. If the duo from Brighton can surpass James to claim top spot, they will earn their fifth Number 1 album in a row.

Everything’s looking up for Ryan Ai… – we mean James Blunt – for now, but can he avoid turbulence and touchdown on the Number 1 tarmac come Friday?

Elsewhere, Skepta‘s first project in seven years The Fork and Knife has risen to Number 3, up three places from Monday’s update.  

The current Top 10 could see new entries for Steven Wilson‘s Requiem For A Village (4), O My Beloved from Kings of Leon (5), and George Michael‘s The Faith Tour (7).  

Check back on Friday (November 13) to see if James hits Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart and begins his new career at Ryan Air.

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