France has launched a major upgrade programme for its A400M fleet, awarding Airbus Defence and Space a contract through OCCAR and the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) to develop new multi-mission capabilities under the Parallel Mission System (PMS) programme. The upgrade will transform the Airbus A400M Atlas from a tactical airlifter into a platform capable […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunChallenge Group is expanding its intercontinental air cargo network with two new direct freighter routes from Liège Airport to Mumbai and Shanghai, strengthening connectivity between Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Starting 2 July 2026, the company will introduce services operated by the Boeing 777-300ERSF: Liège (LGG) – Mumbai (BOM): upgraded from 3 weekly Boeing 767 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunEU institutions have reached a long-awaited political agreement on a revision of EU air passenger rights and airline liability rules, aimed at strengthening and simplifying protections while updating enforcement mechanisms. The deal was concluded between the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament. The reform reinforces existing rights for passengers facing denied boarding, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunKLM Royal Dutch Airlines has unveiled a new naming theme for its incoming Airbus A350 fleet, with the first aircraft to be named after Rembrandt’s famous painting The Night Watch. The airline expects to receive its first Airbus A350 at the end of August 2026. The aircraft, currently undergoing final preparations in Toulouse, is scheduled […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunEmirates has resumed operating two daily flights between Brussels and Dubai, increasing capacity and offering passengers greater flexibility and connectivity through its global network. Both daily services are now operated by retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring Emirates’ latest cabin products across all four travel classes. The upgraded aircraft include: First Class with enhanced privacy and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunNorwegian Air Shuttle has agreed to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG), bringing together major Nordic travel brands including Ving, Spies, Tjäreborg, Globetrotter and Sunclass Airlines with Norwegian and Widerøe. The deal will create a vertically integrated Nordic travel group spanning airlines, package holidays, hotels and travel retail. Together, the businesses will serve approximately 30 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunA U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on 15 June 2026, killing all eight people on board in the deadliest B-52 accident in more than four decades. The aircraft was conducting a routine test mission in support of a radar modernisation programme when it went down at […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunEtihad Airways will begin direct flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi on 21 October 2026, creating a new air link between the Grand Duchy and the Middle East while providing convenient onward connections to Asia, Australia and North America. The new service will operate four times per week—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights will depart […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunAfter a ten-year hiatus, the Belgian Air Force’s BAF Days will make their grand return on June 27 and 28, 2026, at Florennes Air Base in the province of Namur. Considered the most important aeronautical event organised in Belgium in 2026, this air show hopes for more favourable weather conditions than its previous edition in 2016. […]
Aviation24.be•Benoit Denet15 JunA Tupolev Tu-22M3 has crashed during a training flight in Russia’s Irkutsk region in Siberia, according to reports citing the Russian Defence Ministry. The aircraft was reportedly approaching landing when it went down, with video footage circulating from sources linked to Russian security services showing the bomber in a steep descent before impact and a […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunIberia has launched its new direct service between Madrid and Toronto, with the first flight achieving a load factor of over 95%, underscoring strong demand for the new transatlantic route. The airline will operate the service five times weekly throughout the summer season, offering more than 37,000 seats between the two cities. Passengers travelling via […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunLatvian carrier airBaltic and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement that will take effect on 1 July 2026, enhancing travel options between Israel, the Baltics and Northern Europe. Under the partnership, EL AL will place its flight code on airBaltic’s services between Riga and Tel Aviv, as well as on connecting […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunPoland has welcomed its first three F-35A Husarz fighter jets on home soil, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the Polish Air Force and its transition to fifth-generation combat aviation. The arrival ceremony brought together Polish government and military leaders, U.S. representatives, allied officials and industry partners. Lockheed Martin described the delivery as […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunRomanian airline DAN AIR has marked the first anniversary of its flights to Syria, having carried more than 30,000 passengers between Bucharest and Damascus since becoming the first European Union carrier to resume direct scheduled services to Syria after a 14-year absence. The route achieved an average load factor of 88%. Building on this success, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunAvincis, Europe’s largest aerial emergency services operator, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for up to 15 additional H145 helicopters. The aircraft will be deployed mainly in the Nordic countries, Italy and Spain, supporting helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) as well as offshore transport missions. The order forms part of Avincis’ fleet modernisation strategy […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban15 JunA wildcat strike by ground handling agent Aviapartner is disrupting air traffic this Monday morning, June 15. Around 15 flights have been affected, with delays ranging from one to two hours. The exact reason for the walkout remains unclear, but it is not the first — and likely not the last — instance of social […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth15 JunTwelve people have died after a skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Airport in the U.S. state of Missouri on Sunday. According to local authorities, the single-engine turboprop Pacific Aerospace P750 aircraft departed at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time. Shortly after becoming airborne, the aircraft reportedly made a left turn before crashing into […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth14 JunSix people have died after two helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, triggering a major fire when the aircraft crashed into the parking area of an electric vehicle dealership. According to the Rio de Janeiro Military Fire Department, the helicopters collided over the city’s western zone before falling to […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth14 JunThe Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that their Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) units were activated twice on Friday, deploying JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft operating in the Baltic Sea region near Swedish airspace. According to an official press statement, the incidents took place over both the southern and northern […]
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