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 JulBrussels 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 JulLiege 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 JulA 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 JulSTARLUX 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 JulKARACHI – 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 JulNorway’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals has prompted both Scandinavian carriers to add special non-stop flights from Oslo to Miami, allowing hundreds of supporters to attend the national team’s clash with England. SAS has scheduled a dedicated round-trip service using a 266-seat Airbus A330. The flight will depart Oslo on 10 July […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulFinnair continued its strong recovery in June 2026, carrying 1.19 million passengers, up 9.0% compared with the same month last year. Growth was recorded across all major markets except the Middle East, where services have remained suspended since late February due to the regional security situation. The airline increased overall capacity by 5.1%, driven primarily […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulU.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (CBP AMO) has ordered 10 additional Airbus H125 helicopters from Airbus to support border security, law enforcement and public safety missions across the United States. The new aircraft will be built at Airbus’ helicopter manufacturing facility in Columbus, Mississippi, and will bolster CBP AMO’s fleet modernisation […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulNATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system as its preferred solution to replace the Alliance’s current airborne surveillance capability. At the NATO summit in Ankara, Türkiye, Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that formal negotiations will begin with Saab AB for the potential acquisition of up to ten GlobalEye systems. No […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulSeven NATO member states have launched a High Visibility Project aimed at creating a future Multinational Airbus A400M Fleet, marking a major step towards strengthening Europe’s strategic airlift capabilities. Announced during the NATO Summit Defence Forum in Ankara, the initiative brings together Belgium, Croatia, France, Poland, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Inspired by the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulEmbraer has received Type Certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for several members of its E-Jets family, including the E190, E195, and the E195-E2, clearing the way for airlines in India to operate the aircraft. The certification expands Embraer’s presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The E175 had already […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulThe European Parliament on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of the European Union’s air passenger rights legislation, bringing an end to more than 13 years of negotiations aimed at modernising one of the bloc’s most important consumer protection frameworks for air travel. The revised legislation updates Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, which governs passenger rights in […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth7 JulBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) welcomed 2.28 million passengers in June 2026, a slight 0.2% decrease compared with the same month last year. The airport’s busiest day was 26 June, when 87,535 travellers passed through its terminals. During the first half of 2026, BER handled 11.9 million passengers, representing a 1.2% decline compared with the first […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban7 JulTUI has announced that it will end all commercial flight operations from Antwerp Airport (Deurne), with its final flight scheduled for spring 2027. The decision will bring to a close more than a decade of TUI operations from Belgium’s second-largest city. Over the past year, TUI had already significantly reduced its network from Antwerp, cutting […]
Aviation24.be•Maarten Van Den Driessche7 JulGround handling company Alyzia is facing the threat of industrial action at Brussels Airport after Belgian trade union ACV Voeding en Diensten filed a strike notice, alleging anti-union practices and unsafe working conditions. According to the union, an employee was dismissed on 9 June, the same day she had been appointed as a union representative. […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth7 JulA renewed eruption of Mount Etna has caused significant disruption to air traffic in eastern Sicily, forcing the cancellation of most arriving and departing flights at Catania Airport until at least 10:00 local time on Tuesday. The volcanic activity intensified over the weekend, with the volcano ejecting both lava and large quantities of volcanic ash. […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth7 JulTo mark World Chocolate Day, Emirates has revealed the impressive scale and craftsmanship behind its onboard chocolate offering, with passengers consuming more than 64 million pieces of premium chocolate and 26 million handcrafted chocolate desserts each year across the airline’s global network. The Dubai-based carrier loads around 750 tonnes of luxury chocolates onto its aircraft […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban6 JulThe Norwegian Group carried 2.8 million passengers in June, with Norwegian transporting 2.4 million passengers and regional carrier Widerøe contributing a record 404,000 passengers. Norwegian increased capacity by 8% year-on-year, while its load factor declined to 83.6%, down 4.8 percentage points from June 2025. The airline operated an average of 93 aircraft during the month […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth6 JulBritish low-cost carrier easyJet has announced that it has reached an “agreement in principle” on the key financial terms of a takeover proposal from U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake, in a deal that would value the airline at more than £5 billion (est. €5.8 billion). The announcement, made on Sunday, marks the first official confirmation that […]
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