German carrier LEAV Aviation will launch a new nonstop service between Cologne Bonn Airport and Aleppo on 17 August, establishing the first direct air connection between the two cities. The route will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Saturdays, using an Airbus A320-200, with a flight time of approximately four hours. Return services from Aleppo […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 AugEmbraer reported record second-quarter revenue of $2.2 billion in 2026, up 23% year-on-year, as higher aircraft deliveries and strong performances across its business divisions boosted results. Adjusted EBIT reached $296.9 million, representing a margin of 13.3%, while adjusted net income increased to $218.6 million, compared with $158 million a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 AugA major fire broke out at a car park near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Tuesday afternoon, sending a huge column of black smoke into the sky and causing disruption around the airport. The fire started at around 3:00 p.m. local time in Louvres, in the Val-d’Oise department, approximately 10 kilometres from the airport’s […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth11 AugForty-two families from Dilbeek, Lennik and Roosdaal are taking the Belgian state to court over increased aircraft noise caused by flights approaching Brussels Airport. The families, united in the citizen group Bruegelvogelvrij, oppose the increased use of the approach route to runway 07L, known locally as the “Crucke route”. They say aircraft now pass over […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth11 AugA 22-year-old woman was arrested at Brussels Airport after allegedly attempting to remove two suitcases containing around 51 kilograms of cocaine from the airport’s baggage hall. The woman, from Anderlecht, was arrested on July 31, according to VRT NWS and Het Laatste Nieuws. She was not a passenger on the flight that brought the suitcases […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth11 AugNorway’s Avinor airports handled 5.14 million passengers in July 2026, an increase of 1.1% compared with the same month last year, with international travel providing the strongest growth. International passenger numbers reached 2.78 million, up 1.7%, while domestic traffic increased by 0.6% to 2.31 million passengers. Commercial aircraft movements remained broadly stable at 53,836, a […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 AugUS President Donald Trump was reportedly secretly transferred from Air Force One to a military Boeing C-32A while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month, following intelligence about a possible Iranian missile attack against his aircraft. According to reports by The Washington Post and CBS News, Trump was publicly seen boarding Air Force One […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 AugairBaltic has unveiled a far-reaching new business plan aimed at restoring its financial health, including a one-third reduction of its Airbus A220-300 fleet, a more concentrated network centred on Riga, increased reliance on ACMI operations and a major recapitalisation. The Latvian carrier stresses that its current flight schedule and passenger bookings remain unaffected. The plan, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban11 AugLufthansa Group will launch its new Starlink-powered high-speed inflight internet on 19 August, beginning with a Lufthansa Airbus A320neo and starting a fleet-wide rollout that will eventually cover around 850 aircraft. The new Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi uses Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network, providing sufficient bandwidth for services such as video streaming, cloud-based work and other data-intensive […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 AugAir France will transport Pope Leo XIV during his first official visit to France, scheduled from 25 to 28 September 2026, continuing the airline’s long tradition of operating special flights for pontiffs. An Airbus A321 will be dedicated to the papal delegation, carrying Pope Leo XIV, accompanying cardinals and accredited journalists. The aircraft will feature […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 AugLatvian carrier airBaltic is stepping up efforts to reduce costs and improve the profitability of its network, cutting routes and frequencies not only from Lithuania but elsewhere in its European network. The measures come as the airline faces high fuel costs, substantial debt and a continuing need for additional financing. The latest changes affect airBaltic’s […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 AugKLM will introduce a new catering concept called Grand Café KLM on its European network from October, offering passengers greater choice through a combination of complimentary refreshments, pre-ordered meals and onboard purchases. Under the new service, passengers will be able to pre-order meals before departure, with options including poke bowls and Caesar salads. Additional food […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 AugA 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday morning has damaged several airports and forced the temporary suspension of commercial flights while authorities carry out safety inspections. According to Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics Authority (Aerocivil), the earthquake struck at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre in the department of Chocó at a reported depth of 96 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 AugA SWISS Airbus A330-300 operating from Zurich to Boston was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Dublin after smoke was detected on board, reportedly caused by a power bank. Flight LX52, operated by Airbus A330-300 HB-JHN, departed Zurich Airport at 18:11 on Sunday, August 9, bound for Boston Logan International Airport. During the flight, […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth10 AugA newly delivered Airbus A220-300 operated by Croatia Airlines was diverted or forced to return to Zagreb three times in a single day last week following an unspecified technical issue. The aircraft, registered 9A-CAU, had joined the Croatian flag carrier’s fleet just eleven days earlier. According to EX-YU Aviation News, the aircraft was operating a […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth10 AugHundreds of Biman Bangladesh Airlines passengers faced an ordeal lasting almost 40 hours at Rome Fiumicino Airport after their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (registered S2-AJY) made an emergency landing following a technical problem. Flight BG306, carrying 259 passengers from Toronto to Dhaka, departed Toronto Pearson on Thursday evening and arrived in Rome after about 8 hours […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban9 AugPassengers aboard a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 (tail number N555NW) were evacuated using emergency slides at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after the crew reported fumes in the flight deck shortly after takeoff. Delta flight DL2204, bound for Orlando with approximately 200 passengers and six crew members, departed Atlanta shortly before 07:30 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban9 AugA 28-year-old Portuguese pilot was killed on Saturday morning when his single-seat aircraft crashed at Portimão Aerodrome in southern Portugal. The accident occurred within the airport perimeter, with emergency services alerted at around 09:50 local time. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, died in the crash. No damage outside the aerodrome […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban8 AugA medical evacuation aircraft that crashed in mountainous terrain in New Mexico in May, killing all four people on board, experienced GPS interference linked to military jamming shortly before the accident, according to a preliminary investigation by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Beechcraft C90 King Air registered N249CP, operated by Generation Jets […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban8 AugThe Belgian authorities have blocked the planned acquisition of Ostend-based helicopter operator NHV Group by GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), citing concerns over national security, strategic interests and the company’s potential involvement in Belgian military helicopter maintenance. The proposed transaction, announced in December 2025, would have seen GDHF acquire NHV Group from French private equity firm […]
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