Astronomy enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to witness the 12 August 2026 partial solar eclipse from above the clouds, as Urania Public Observatory and ASL Group have announced an exclusive VIP eclipse flight departing from Liège Airport. The two-hour charter flight, operated by an Embraer ERJ-135 private jet, will depart on the evening of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2 AugTwo Bell firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a major wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens, on Sunday, killing two crew members and highlighting the dangers faced by aerial firefighting crews during Greece’s severe wildfire season. The helicopters, each carrying a two-person crew, had taken off from Elefsina Air Base to assist efforts against the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2 AugAir Congo is preparing to expand its European network with a new direct service between Kinshasa and Paris, just weeks after launching its first-ever European route to Brussels. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier announced the new Kinshasa–Paris connection on Saturday, 1 August, describing it as a new destination that will bring people, families […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth2 AugA Belgian-Luxembourg Airbus A400M Atlas has demonstrated its ability to operate from an unconventional landing site by landing on a public road in Sweden. The impressive manoeuvre was carried out as part of a military exercise and shows how the A400M can be used from improvised landing areas away from conventional air bases. Footage (*) […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth2 AugFlight attendants at Canadian airline WestJet have gone on strike on Sunday, August 2, after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement. The strike involves approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The walkout began at 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time after a 72-hour […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth2 AugA Cessna Caravan C-208 crashed on Saturday, August 1st, while flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru. The aircraft was carrying 13 people at the time of the accident — 11 passengers and two pilots. The Cessna Caravan was operating a sightseeing flight over the famous Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth2 AugThe Lufthansa Group has unveiled a series of senior management appointments across three of its airlines, with new chief executives and operational leaders taking up their roles during the autumn of 2026. The most significant change sees Edi Wolfensberger appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss from 1 October 2026, succeeding Bernd Bauer, who is leaving […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugA Florida evangelist has been barred from flying with Alaska Airlines after delivering an unsolicited religious message to passengers aboard a delayed flight before take-off from Orlando. Whitney Lynn, an Orlando-based Christian preacher, stood up during the delay on a San Diego-bound flight (AS708 operated by Boeing 737 MAX 9 registered N709AL) and addressed fellow […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugSWISS has confirmed that the smoke incident aboard flight LX16 from Zurich to New York on 28 July 2026 was caused by a headphone charging case that became trapped inside a passenger seat and was damaged, leading it to overheat and emit smoke. The aircraft diverted safely to Bangor International Airport in Maine as a […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugCondor will expand its North American network in summer 2027 with the launch of a daily nonstop service between Frankfurt and Chicago O’Hare, operating from 14 May to 12 September 2027. The new seasonal route strengthens the airline’s presence in the United States and provides passengers with direct access to one of North America’s largest […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugNorse Atlantic Airways has announced the early termination of its ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement with IndiGo, with the partnership ending on 1 November 2026. The decision, reached by mutual agreement, follows ongoing geopolitical challenges that have made long-haul operations between India and Europe less commercially viable. The airline cited persistently high fuel […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 AugRussia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has revoked the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of regional carrier Izhavia, forcing the airline to suspend all commercial passenger flights. According to the regulator, the decision follows repeated safety violations and the airline’s failure to address deficiencies identified during inspections. Without a valid AOC, Izhavia is no longer permitted […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth31 JulA Malaysian pilot has been arrested in Indonesia after allegedly smuggling more than 70,000 ecstasy pills into the country while operating a scheduled passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. Indonesian authorities said the 39-year-old pilot, identified only by his initials MS, was detained at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport after customs officers discovered approximately 26 […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth31 JulAir traffic controllers at Brussels South Charleroi Airport have filed a strike notice that is due to take effect on 12 August, Belgian air navigation service provider Skeyes confirmed on Thursday. According to Skeyes, the industrial action stems from a demand by the unions representing air traffic controllers at Charleroi for a 60% increase in […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulAirbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 tactical transport helicopter to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking a major milestone in the modernisation of France’s special operations aviation capabilities. The new variant of the NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) has been specifically developed for special forces missions. France has ordered 18 NH90 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulSeven people have been killed after a firefighting helicopter crashed during a training flight in western Argentina, shortly before it was due to be deployed to combat major wildfires in the neighbouring province of La Rioja. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the rugged Ischigualasto Natural Park in San Juan Province. According to emergency […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulANA Holdings has approved the purchase of eight additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its previous order for the next-generation regional jet as it continues to strengthen Japan’s domestic aviation network. The new order builds on ANA’s 2025 commitment for 20 E190-E2s—comprising 15 firm orders and five options—and will support the expansion of the airline’s ACMI […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulGlobal air passenger demand fell 1.7% year-on-year in June 2026, marking a slowdown driven largely by weaker domestic travel in China, the United States and Japan, as well as the continued impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total capacity declined by 1.3%, while the global […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulKLM Group posted improved financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 8% year-on-year to €6.9 billion and its operating result improving by €92 million to €68 million. Despite the stronger performance, the airline says the results remain insufficient to secure its long-term financial future. According to CEO Marjan Rintel, cost-saving measures […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JulLOT Polish Airlines is expanding its long-haul Asian network with the launch of a new year-round service between Warsaw and Hanoi, Vietnam. Ticket sales have opened, with the inaugural flight scheduled for 31 March 2027. The new route will operate three times a week, with departures from Warsaw on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and return […]
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