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Air Canada flight diverts to Boston after pilot medical emergency; passengers assist during onboard crisis

An Air Canada regional flight operated by PAL Airlines as flight AC7664 was forced to divert to Boston after the captain suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, prompting an unexpected and highly unusual onboard intervention. The De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 registered C-GPOE was travelling from Newark to Halifax with 61 passengers when the captain […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

U.S. Space Force awards Boeing up to $2 billion contract to extend secure global military communications

Boeing has been selected by the U.S. Space Force for a contract worth up to $2 billion to develop the next phase of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension (MUOS SLE) programme, aimed at strengthening secure military communications worldwide. The programme includes the development and delivery of two new narrowband communications satellites, with […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

U.S. Space Force

Flanders seeks to reduce subsidies for regional airports as long-term future comes under scrutiny

The Flemish government is preparing to gradually reduce public subsidies for Antwerp Airport, Ostend-Bruges Airport and Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport, raising fresh questions about the long-term viability of the region’s smaller airports. According to reports, Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder is drafting new subsidy agreements aimed at reducing the airports’ dependence on government support. The three […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

Ryanair revises family seating policy to align with industry practices

Ryanair has announced changes to its family seating policy, bringing it more closely into line with standard practices adopted by other European airlines. Under the revised policy, effective for bookings made from 25 June, families who choose not to reserve seats in advance will receive complimentary seat assignments after check-in, with parents and children still […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

Lufthansa Cargo opens first phase of €600 million Frankfurt cargo hub modernisation

Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated the first and most significant phase of its ambitious LCCevo infrastructure programme at Frankfurt Airport, marking a major milestone in its plan to create Europe’s most modern air cargo hub by 2030. The newly completed ALPHA phase covers approximately 80,000 square metres and forms part of a €600 million investment aimed […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

Brussels Airport named Europe’s best cargo airport at AFLAS Awards

Brussels Airport has been recognised as the Best Airport in Europe at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the continent’s leading air cargo hubs. The award, presented in Shanghai by the industry publication Air Cargo News, recognises excellence across the global logistics sector, including airports, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

Breeze Airways expands network with three new cities and 11 additional routes

Breeze Airways has announced a significant expansion of its network, adding three new destinations and 11 new nonstop routes as it continues its strategy of serving underserved markets across the United States. The airline is introducing new services to and from several cities, with notable growth centred on Vero Beach, Trenton and Dayton. Among the […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban25 Jun

Neptune Aviation launches next-generation airtanker programme with first Airbus A319

Neptune Aviation Services has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, marking the start of a next-generation airtanker programme that will make Neptune the first operator to deploy the A319 in aerial firefighting missions. The aircraft, a former Braathens passenger plane, has been delivered to Commercial Jet‘s maintenance facility in Dothan, Alabama, where it will […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Condor returns to Windhoek as German airlines expand capacity to Namibia

Condor will resume flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek in summer 2027, reintroducing a route that was previously operated by the airline between 2014 and 2021. The new service will launch at the end of June 2027 and operate three times weekly, with departures from Frankfurt on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays using the carrier’s modern Airbus […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

ASL Airlines Belgium launches new Liege–Karaganda (Kazakhstan) freighter service

ASL Airlines Belgium has inaugurated a new direct cargo route linking Liege Airport and Sary-Arka Airport in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, further strengthening air freight connectivity between Europe and Central Asia. The new service, which commenced on 16 June 2026, is operated five times per week using a Boeing 747-400F. The route is designed to support Karaganda’s […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Eurowings unveils new corporate identity to reflect value airline strategy

Eurowings has introduced a comprehensive new corporate design aimed at better reflecting its evolution from a traditional low-cost carrier into a European value airline focused on comfort, flexibility and a more relaxed travel experience. Built around the brand promise “More ease for everyone“, the redesigned identity features a simplified and more digital-friendly design system intended […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Airbus faces new regulatory scrutiny as EASA orders A380 wing inspections

Airbus is facing renewed regulatory attention after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft following the discovery of cracks in a critical wing structure component. The inspections focus on the wing mid-spar, an essential structural element within the wing box that distributes flight loads. Of the affected aircraft, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

A380

Cathay Group reports double-digit growth in passenger and cargo traffic in May

The Cathay Group recorded strong growth across both its passenger and cargo businesses in May 2026, with Cathay Pacific and HK Express carrying more than 3.3 million passengers, up 14% year-on-year, while Cathay Cargo transported over 150,000 tonnes of freight, an 11% increase. Cathay Pacific saw passenger numbers rise by 17% compared with May 2025, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Cathay Group

Air Europa opens first sub-Saharan African route with new Johannesburg service

Spanish carrier Air Europa has launched its first scheduled route to sub-Saharan Africa, introducing a three-times-weekly direct service between Madrid and Johannesburg. The new route, inaugurated on 24 June 2026, is designed to strengthen tourism, trade and business links between Southern Africa, Europe and Latin America. Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the service connects […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Dreamliner

ACI EUROPE honours Europe’s top airports for innovation, sustainability and passenger excellence

At the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress in Prague, the winners of the 2026 Best Airport Awards were announced, recognising airports that excel in operational efficiency, passenger service and environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Among the category winners, Helsinki Airport received the Digital Transformation Award for its advanced operational platform now deployed across 20 airports, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jun

Belgium receives first Airbus H145M helicopter as fleet expands to 20 aircraft

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H145M military helicopter to the Kingdom of Belgium, marking the beginning of a major fleet modernisation programme for both the Belgian Armed Forces and the Federal Police. The delivery follows a procurement contract signed in 2024 through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), under which Belgium ordered a […]

Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth24 Jun

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

U.S. authorities seize more than 300 drones near World Cup venues

U.S. authorities have seized more than 300 drones operating near venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since the tournament began, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Strict temporary flight restrictions are in force on match days, prohibiting all aircraft operations—including drones—within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums unless specifically authorised […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun

World Cup

Discover Airlines expands Munich–Windhoek service to five weekly flights

Discover Airlines will increase its service between Munich and Windhoek from three to five weekly flights starting in April 2027, responding to strong and sustained demand for the route. The airline will add new Monday and Thursday frequencies, bringing its Munich–Windhoek schedule to five weekly flights operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Combined […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun

TUI Boeing 787 diverts to Rhodes following technical issue

A TUI fly Netherlands Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered PH-TFM operating flight OR191 from Mombasa to Amsterdam on 22 June made a precautionary diversion to Rhodes International Airport on Monday after the crew reported a possible technical problem during the flight. According to flight-tracking data, the aircraft departed from its planned route and diverted to Rhodes, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun

Six killed in Bolivian Air Force Cessna crash during civic mission

A Bolivian Air Force Cessna 210L Centurion registered FAB-409 crashed on 21 June in the Tres Cruces area of Sayari in the Cochabamba department, killing all six people on board. The aircraft had been operating a civic support mission on a domestic flight between La Paz and Cochabamba when it lost contact with air traffic control. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun

Brazilian Air Force