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Thai Airways restores direct Bangkok–Amsterdam service with daily A350 lights

Thai Airways International (THAI) has launched direct flights between Bangkok and Amsterdam, reopening a key connection between Thailand and the Netherlands after the inaugural service departed on 1 July 2026 from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The airline now operates daily non-stop flights between the two cities, offering seven weekly frequencies with the Airbus A350-900. The service operates […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

AirAsia X rebrands as AirAsia Group to build the world’s first low-cost network carrier

AirAsia X Berhad has officially become AirAsia Group Berhad, marking a major step in the airline group’s strategy to create a more integrated low-cost aviation network across Asia and beyond. The name change, approved by shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting on 25 June 2026 and registered with Malaysia’s Companies Commission effective 2 July […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Zakynthos Airport runway closed after Hellenic Air Force F-16 emergency landing

Zakynthos Airport in Greece was forced to close its runway after a Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet made an emergency landing following a reported onboard fire, causing significant disruption for holidaymakers travelling to and from the popular island destination. The runway closure was expected to continue until at least Thursday evening at 19:00., with […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

SWISS considers compensation claim against Skyguide after airspace disruption

SWISS International Air Lines is examining whether it can seek damages from Swiss air navigation services provider Skyguide following a major IT outage that disrupted Swiss airspace operations in June 2026. The review comes after a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), which could have implications for compensation claims related to disruptions […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

United Airlines faces lawsuit over “window seats” without actual windows

A California judge has allowed a class-action lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed after a passenger alleged the airline charged extra for a window seat that had no window. The lawsuit claims United misled customers by selling certain seats as “window seats” during the booking process, even though some aircraft configurations—such as certain Boeing 737s, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Brussels Airlines and Norwegian join World Cup fever with social media banter and friendly rivalries

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinal stage, European airlines are taking the competition beyond the football pitch with playful social media campaigns and friendly rivalry. Ahead of Belgium’s clash with Spain, Brussels Airlines is showing its support for the Red Devils by operating its specially liveried “Trident” Airbus A320 exclusively on flights […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Emirates expands A380 and Premium Economy network across India

Emirates will significantly enhance its India operations from 25 October 2026, introducing its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–Delhi route, making the Indian capital the airline’s third A380 destination in the country after Mumbai and Bengaluru. The expansion also marks the full rollout of Premium Economy on all four daily Dubai–Delhi flights. By the end […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Belgium rises to third place in EU air cargo rankings

Belgium became the European Union’s third-largest air freight market in 2025, handling just over 2 million tonnes of cargo and mail, a 13% increase compared with 2024, according to Statbel. Only Germany (4.8 million tonnes) and France (2.2 million tonnes) processed more air freight, while Belgium outperformed the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy. The country’s strong […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Trump opts for older Air Force One after Turkey visit amid renewed Iran tensions

President Donald Trump departed Turkey aboard the ageing Air Force One rather than the recently acquired Boeing 747 donated by Qatar, a decision that sources familiar with the travel arrangements say was driven by heightened security concerns following the renewed outbreak of hostilities with Iran. According to people briefed on the presidential travel plans, U.S. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban9 Jul

Air Canada appoints Anko Van der Werff as next President and CEO

Air Canada has appointed Anko Van der Werff as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective by the end of January 2027. He will also join the airline’s Board of Directors, succeeding Michael Rousseau, who will retire on 31 August 2026 after 19 years with the company. Van der Werff, currently CEO of Scandinavian […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

NATO Defence Industry Forum highlights stronger role for European defence industry

The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) welcomed the decisions announced at the 2026 NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, highlighting a stronger role for industry in reinforcing NATO’s defence capabilities and supporting Ukraine. Key announcements include the launch of multinational defence initiatives, such as the future replacement of NATO’s AWACS […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Airbus registered 71 orders and delivered 89 commercial aircraft in June 2026

Airbus’ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of June 2026 have been published as shown below. June 2026 deliveries: 89 deliveries to 49 customers 9 A220-300 34 A320neo 39 A321neo 6 A350-900 1 A350-1000 (to Qatar Airways, as featured in the above picture) June 2026 gross orders: 71: 21 A320neo (2 for Scoot, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Ryanair check-in failure causes baggage chaos at Stockholm Arlanda

Passengers travelling with Ryanair faced major disruption at Stockholm Arlanda Airport on Wednesday morning after a problem with the airline’s baggage check-in system caused long queues and widespread delays. Many travellers, despite arriving hours before departure, were unable to check in their luggage in time and missed their flights. One Ryanair flight to Crete reportedly […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Wizz Air to open first bases in Spain: Madrid and Valencia

Wizz Air will open its first operational bases in Spain in Valencia on 2 November and Madrid on 3 November 2026, marking a major expansion in the Spanish market. Each base will be equipped with two Airbus A321neo aircraft. Valencia will offer 23 routes to eight countries, increasing the airline’s capacity at the airport by […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

airBaltic records passenger growth in June and first half of 2026

airBaltic carried 509,700 passengers in June 2026, up 2% year-on-year, while operating 4,535 flights, a 6.2% increase compared with June 2025. The airline’s load factor declined by 2.2 percentage points to 81.9%, reflecting higher capacity across the network. For the first half of 2026, airBaltic transported a record 2.45 million passengers, an increase of 3.9% […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Brussels Airport Company acquires Novotel Brussels Airport property

Brussels Airport Company has acquired the building and land of the Novotel Brussels Airport hotel from Covivio Hotels as part of its strategy to diversify its activities through airport-related investments. The hotel, located less than two kilometres from the airport, will continue to be operated by Essendi and managed under the Accor Group brand, meaning […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Liege Airport reports strong first-half 2026 cargo growth

Liege Airport posted a strong performance in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading air cargo hubs. Cargo aircraft movements increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 14,354, while handled cargo volumes rose by a significantly higher 11.3% to 697,816 tonnes, indicating improved operational efficiency and better aircraft utilisation. Growth moderated […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban8 Jul

Tez Jet MD-83 Suffers Landing Gear Collapse While Lining Up for Departure at Bishkek

A Tez Jet McDonnell Douglas MD-83 sustained substantial damage after its left main landing gear collapsed while the aircraft was lining up for departure at Bishkek Manas International Airport (FRU/UCFM), Kyrgyzstan, on 7 July 2026. The incident prevented the flight from departing, and all occupants evacuated the aircraft safely. According to initial information from the […]

Aviation24.be•Maarten Van Den Driessche8 Jul

STARLUX unveils Sorayama-designed A350-1000 special livery

STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first specially painted aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver, at Airbus’ delivery centre in Toulouse, France. Designed by renowned Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama, the airline describes the aircraft as the world’s largest flying canvas and its first-ever special livery. The aircraft features Sorayama’s signature liquid-metal aesthetic, combining […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban7 Jul

K2 Airways Boeing 737 Cargo Aircraft Goes Missing Off Karachi Coast

KARACHI – A search and rescue operation is underway after a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo aircraft disappeared while approaching Karachi on Tuesday evening, with five crew members believed to be on board. Pakistani aviation authorities have not yet confirmed the fate of the aircraft. Authorities launched the search after K2 Airways Cargo flight KTA1732 […]

Aviation24.be•Maarten Van Den Driessche7 Jul