Transavia will continue its expansion at Brussels Airport with the launch of a new route to Porto, offering three weekly flights from 14 December 2026. The new service will operate every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, providing passengers in Belgium and the south of the Netherlands with another direct connection to one of Portugal’s most popular […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5 AugSomon Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, marking both a major milestone in the airline’s fleet modernisation programme and the arrival of the first Boeing 737 MAX to operate in Tajikistan. The aircraft is the first of two Boeing 737-8s being leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and forms part of Somon […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugSaudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas will launch a new twice-weekly service between Brussels Airport and Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia, from 5 October 2026, further strengthening air links between Belgium and Saudi Arabia. The new route will operate twice a week and is expected to serve both religious travellers heading to one of Islam’s holiest cities […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAmsterdam Schiphol Airport has opened its largest Privium lounge to date, offering premium travellers a new space to work, relax or refresh before departing on Schengen flights. The new Privium ClubLounge South, which opens on 6 August, is located near the B, C and future A gates and covers more than 800 square metres, accommodating […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugCondor has officially launched a daily nonstop service between Frankfurt and Tel Aviv, further expanding its international network and strengthening air links between Germany and Israel. The inaugural flight landed at Ben Gurion Airport on 1 August 2026, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial reception attended by airline representatives and senior aviation officials. The […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugColombia has signed a contract with Embraer for the acquisition of two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft, becoming the 13th country worldwide and the second in Latin America, after Brazil, to select the military airlifter. The agreement, signed with the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC), includes the aircraft, mission equipment, a comprehensive support and services package, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugPolish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Ilyushin Il-20M reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Tuesday in the second such incident this week, as Warsaw accused Moscow of testing NATO’s readiness through increasingly frequent surveillance flights near the Alliance’s borders. A pair of Polish Air Force F-16s, operating under NATO air policing duties, intercepted the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugWizz Air has officially opened its newest Italian base at Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport, launching operations with two based Airbus A321neo aircraft and announcing the arrival of a third aircraft just weeks later in response to stronger-than-expected demand. The new base was inaugurated on 3 August during a ceremony attended by Palermo Mayor Roberto Lagalla, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugCopenhagen Airport handled 3.453 million passengers in July 2026, a 3.6% increase compared with the same month last year, as strong outbound holiday demand and growing inbound tourism continued to boost traffic during the peak summer season. According to the airport, two-thirds of travellers were international passengers, while Danish residents travelling abroad or returning home […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAustrian Airlines reported a first-half Adjusted EBIT loss of €93 million for 2026, as soaring fuel prices and route suspensions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed heavily on the carrier’s financial performance despite continued strong passenger demand. The Lufthansa Group airline said its result deteriorated by €50 million compared with the first half of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugBrussels Airport welcomed 20 aviation enthusiasts on Tuesday for the ninth edition of its annual Spotters’ Day, offering participants exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unique opportunities to photograph aircraft from locations normally inaccessible to the public. The event proved more popular than ever, with more than 220 people entering the competition for one of the limited […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAeroméxico transported 2.157 million passengers in July 2026, with international demand continuing to perform well despite a slight year-on-year decline in overall traffic. The Mexican flag carrier reported a 1.5% reduction in capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), compared with July 2025, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) declined by 1.9%. As a result, the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugSwiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported a slight decline in first-half earnings as sharply higher fuel prices offset continued strong demand for air travel, particularly in premium cabins. The Lufthansa Group carrier posted an Adjusted EBIT of CHF 189.3 million for the first six months of 2026, down 3.0% from CHF 195.1 million a year […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugOman Air has significantly expanded its cargo network by launching five new routes within a single week, boosting connectivity across Asia and strengthening access to key regional trade markets. Operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the expansion includes new services from Muscat to Singapore, Tashkent, Sochi and Abu Dhabi, as well as a new […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugEurowings carried more than 10 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining strong operational reliability and high customer satisfaction despite weather disruption, strike action and the impact of the Middle East conflict on its network. The Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline operated around 75,000 flights to more than 150 destinations, achieving a regularity […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugLufthansa Cargo delivered a strong first-half performance in 2026, reporting a 47% increase in Adjusted EBIT as robust demand, particularly on Asian routes, and continued capacity growth drove higher revenues and profitability. The cargo carrier generated €1.92 billion in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 16% from €1.65 billion in the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugMishu, the cat who disappeared at Brussels Airport after arriving from Romania, has been found alive after 17 days. The emotional reunion was reported by Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) on Tuesday morning. Mishu disappeared at Brussels Airport after travelling with his owner, Camelia, from Romania. After the flight, the family was handed an […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 AugThe Lufthansa Group remained profitable in the second quarter of 2026 despite a sharp increase in fuel prices, reporting an Adjusted EBIT of €383 million as robust passenger demand and strong performances from Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa Technik helped offset significantly higher operating costs. Group revenue increased 8% year-on-year to €11.1 billion, driven by continued […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAn aircraft maintenance engineer who was dismissed after a 17-minute delay involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Brisbane Airport has won an unfair dismissal case in Australia. Mohammad Israfel Khan was employed by Heston MRO, which provides maintenance services to Singapore Airlines and other airlines. On November 2, 2025, Khan was troubleshooting recurring fault […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 AugBrussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of €70 million for the first six months of 2026, as higher fuel costs, the Ebola outbreak in East Africa and disruptions caused by strikes weighed on the airline’s financial performance. At the same time, the Belgian carrier is scaling back its previously announced long-haul expansion plans for […]
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