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TUI: Belgian last-minute travellers become more selective as summer bookings rebound

Belgian travellers are taking a more deliberate approach to booking last-minute summer holidays in 2026, according to new data from TUI Belgium. The tour operator reports that customers are increasingly comparing prices, hotel reviews, flight durations and weather conditions before making their final choice. Demand for sun destinations has been boosted by Belgium’s unsettled spring […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

TUI Group

Ryanair secures Michael O’Leary as Group CEO until 2032

Ryanair Holdings has confirmed that Group CEO Michael O’Leary will remain at the helm of the airline group until April 2032, ending months of negotiations with both the executive and the company’s major shareholders. Under the new six-year agreement, O’Leary will continue to receive what Ryanair described as a modest annual salary and a capped […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

KLM Airbus A321neo suffers tail strike during landing in Lisbon on KL1583 flight

On 16 June 2026, a KLM Airbus A321-252NX registered PH-AXB, operating flight KL1583 from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, experienced a tail strike during landing on runway 02 in Lisbon. The aircraft involved was a relatively new Airbus A321neo in KLM’s short- to medium-haul fleet. The incident occurred during the landing phase, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

French bee expands long-haul network with new Maldives and Sri Lanka routes from Paris-Orly

French bee is adding two new Indian Ocean destinations to its network, launching flights to Malé and Colombo from Paris–Orly starting 19 December 2026. The new services will operate seasonally until 2 May 2027 and are designed as flexible triangular routes linking Paris, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, with a mix of direct and combined […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Air Arabia expands Syria network with new daily Sharjah–Aleppo service

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Aleppo on 4 July 2026, further expanding its presence in the Syrian market. The new route will operate seven times weekly using the airline’s Airbus A320-family fleet. Flights will depart Sharjah at 08:00 and arrive in Aleppo at 10:35, with the return service leaving Aleppo […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Poll finds strong local support for London Heathrow third runway expansion

Heathrow Airport says a new survey shows significant local backing for its proposed third runway, with 68% of residents living around the airport supporting expansion plans. The poll, conducted by Savanta among more than 9,000 people, found the highest level of support in Slough, where 82% of respondents backed the project. Support was largely driven […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Ostend-Bruges Airport unveils upgraded dining area and expanded VIP lounge ahead of summer rush

Ostend-Bruges Airport has completed a major refurbishment of its food and beverage area and VIP lounge, aiming to enhance passenger comfort ahead of the busy summer travel season. The renovated F&B zone, operated by Erasmus Catering, features a redesigned layout, modernised interior, and an expanded range of food and beverage options. The airport has also […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Transavia expands Cape Verde network with new Praia service and more Sal flights

Transavia is strengthening its Cape Verde programme for the 2026/27 winter season by launching flights to the capital, Praia, and increasing capacity to Sal. The airline will operate four weekly direct flights to Sal during the winter season and add a weekly service to Praia via Sal. During the Christmas holiday period and in spring, a […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Brussels Airport tests world-first mobile air filter to cut tarmac emissions

Brussels Airport and Safran Aero Boosters will begin a three-month trial of a large mobile air filtration system designed to reduce fine and ultrafine particle pollution around airport operations. Installed near the tarmac from 22 June until the end of September, the 12-metre-long prototype draws in ambient air, filters out particulate matter, and releases cleaner […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban19 Jun

Cocaine shipment bound for Europe seized at Liberia airport before Brussels Airlines flight

Liberian authorities have intercepted approximately 240 kilograms of cocaine at Monrovia’s Roberts International Airport in one of the country’s largest-ever drug seizures, highlighting the continued use of West African airports as transit points for narcotics destined for Europe. The cocaine, valued at more than US$19 million (around €17 million), was discovered on 8 June among […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Deadly attack on Niger’s main airport Niamey kills 35, highlights ongoing security threat

At least 35 people were killed on 18 June after heavily armed militants attacked Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger’s largest airport and a key military installation. According to Niger’s defence ministry, the dead included 22 attackers, 11 soldiers and two civilians. The assault began shortly after dawn prayers, with residents reporting explosions and gunfire […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

United unveils Patriotic aircraft livery and marks military pilot hiring milestone

United Airlines has introduced a special “Stars and Stripes” aircraft livery to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States while celebrating the success of its military pilot recruitment programme. The new red, white and blue design will appear on a Boeing 787-10 (N91007) and a Boeing 737-800 (N78285), both built in the United States. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

United

easyJet adds 13 new winter routes across the UK, expanding regional connectivity

easyJet has announced 13 new winter routes from eight UK airports, expanding its network across Europe, North Africa and the Nordic region while strengthening regional connectivity. The new services include routes from London Luton to Kittilä and Strasbourg, London Southend to Edinburgh, Birmingham to Copenhagen, Manchester to Cairo, Liverpool to Reykjavik and Kittilä, Newcastle to […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

China Eastern launches direct Shanghai–Zurich service

China Eastern Airlines inaugurated its new direct service between Shanghai and Zurich Airport on 18 June 2026, with the airline’s first flight arriving in Zurich at 07:49. The new route operates three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights depart Zurich at 14:05 and arrive in Shanghai the following morning, while return services leave […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Cathay Cargo strengthens fleet with A330 freighter lease to boost regional capacity

Cathay Cargo is expanding its freighter operations through a new Airbus A330P2F lease agreement signed by Air Hong Kong, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a global air cargo hub. The newly leased converted freighter will be operated by Air Hong Kong, which is part of the Cathay Group and the city’s first all-cargo airline. The […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Cathay Group

Air China launches new direct Milan Malpensa–Beijing Daxing service, strengthening Italy–China air links

Air China has launched a new direct route between Milan Malpensa Airport and Beijing, specifically to Beijing Daxing International Airport, marking a further expansion of its Italy–China network. The new service operates daily using Airbus A330-300 aircraft and makes Milan Malpensa the first Italian airport to offer direct connectivity to Beijing Daxing, one of China’s […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

La Compagnie extends New York–Nice Business-Class route into Winter for the first time

La Compagnie will operate its New York (Newark)–Nice service year-round for the first time, extending the route into the 2026/2027 winter season. The move reflects sustained demand for premium leisure travel between the United States and the French Riviera, as well as growing interest in an all-business-class transatlantic product. The airline will run the route […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Broader aviation industry coalition calls for stronger enforcement of EU airport noise rules

Five additional transport and aviation organisations have joined the Athens Declaration & Call for Action, strengthening industry pressure on European authorities to ensure the consistent application of the EU’s Noise Balanced Approach framework for airport noise management. The new signatories are CLECAT, European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), European Express Association (EEA), CANSO Europe and Aerospace, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation

airBaltic makes Vilnius–Berlin route a year-round service

airBaltic will extend its direct flights between Vilnius and Berlin into the 2026/27 winter season, making the route a permanent year-round connection between the Lithuanian and German capitals. During the winter schedule, the airline will operate up to two weekly flights, on Thursdays and Sundays, catering to leisure travellers, business passengers and those visiting friends […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun

Ostend-Bruges Airport upgrades passenger experience with new hospitality area and expanded VIP lounge

Ostend-Bruges Airport has unveiled a fully renovated hospitality zone and an expanded VIP lounge ahead of the summer holiday season, reinforcing its focus on passenger comfort and convenience. The hospitality area, originally upgraded in 2017, has undergone a complete redesign featuring a new layout and interior aimed at creating a more comfortable and premium environment. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban18 Jun