Austrian Airlines reported a first-half Adjusted EBIT loss of €93 million for 2026, as soaring fuel prices and route suspensions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed heavily on the carrier’s financial performance despite continued strong passenger demand. The Lufthansa Group airline said its result deteriorated by €50 million compared with the first half of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugBrussels Airport welcomed 20 aviation enthusiasts on Tuesday for the ninth edition of its annual Spotters’ Day, offering participants exclusive behind-the-scenes access and unique opportunities to photograph aircraft from locations normally inaccessible to the public. The event proved more popular than ever, with more than 220 people entering the competition for one of the limited […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAeroméxico transported 2.157 million passengers in July 2026, with international demand continuing to perform well despite a slight year-on-year decline in overall traffic. The Mexican flag carrier reported a 1.5% reduction in capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), compared with July 2025, while revenue passenger miles (RPMs) declined by 1.9%. As a result, the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugSwiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported a slight decline in first-half earnings as sharply higher fuel prices offset continued strong demand for air travel, particularly in premium cabins. The Lufthansa Group carrier posted an Adjusted EBIT of CHF 189.3 million for the first six months of 2026, down 3.0% from CHF 195.1 million a year […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugOman Air has significantly expanded its cargo network by launching five new routes within a single week, boosting connectivity across Asia and strengthening access to key regional trade markets. Operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the expansion includes new services from Muscat to Singapore, Tashkent, Sochi and Abu Dhabi, as well as a new […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugEurowings carried more than 10 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, maintaining strong operational reliability and high customer satisfaction despite weather disruption, strike action and the impact of the Middle East conflict on its network. The Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline operated around 75,000 flights to more than 150 destinations, achieving a regularity […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugLufthansa Cargo delivered a strong first-half performance in 2026, reporting a 47% increase in Adjusted EBIT as robust demand, particularly on Asian routes, and continued capacity growth drove higher revenues and profitability. The cargo carrier generated €1.92 billion in revenue during the first six months of the year, up 16% from €1.65 billion in the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugMishu, the cat who disappeared at Brussels Airport after arriving from Romania, has been found alive after 17 days. The emotional reunion was reported by Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) on Tuesday morning. Mishu disappeared at Brussels Airport after travelling with his owner, Camelia, from Romania. After the flight, the family was handed an […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 AugThe Lufthansa Group remained profitable in the second quarter of 2026 despite a sharp increase in fuel prices, reporting an Adjusted EBIT of €383 million as robust passenger demand and strong performances from Lufthansa Cargo and Lufthansa Technik helped offset significantly higher operating costs. Group revenue increased 8% year-on-year to €11.1 billion, driven by continued […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 AugAn aircraft maintenance engineer who was dismissed after a 17-minute delay involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Brisbane Airport has won an unfair dismissal case in Australia. Mohammad Israfel Khan was employed by Heston MRO, which provides maintenance services to Singapore Airlines and other airlines. On November 2, 2025, Khan was troubleshooting recurring fault […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 AugBrussels Airlines reported an adjusted EBIT loss of €70 million for the first six months of 2026, as higher fuel costs, the Ebola outbreak in East Africa and disruptions caused by strikes weighed on the airline’s financial performance. At the same time, the Belgian carrier is scaling back its previously announced long-haul expansion plans for […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 AugA Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350-900 bound for Tokyo Haneda made a precautionary return to Copenhagen Airport on Monday after the crew shut down one of the aircraft’s engines following an in-flight indication of low oil pressure. Flight SK983, operated by Airbus A350-941 registered SE-RSF, departed Copenhagen at 13:04 local time for the scheduled 12-hour […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugAtlas Air Worldwide has completed its previously announced strategic investment in Icelandic ACMI and charter operator Air Atlanta, strengthening its global widebody operations through a long-term partnership between the two companies. Under the agreement, Atlas has acquired a 49% minority stake in Air Atlanta. In addition, Titan Aviation Holdings, Atlas Air Worldwide’s aircraft leasing subsidiary, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Boeing 737-7, granting an amended type certificate that clears the smallest member of the 737 MAX family for commercial service after nearly a decade of regulatory review. The FAA also updated Boeing’s Production Certificate and Production Limitation Record, allowing the manufacturer to begin production and prepare […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugAn Iberia Airbus A320 was immobilised on the runway at Split Airport after a nose-gear malfunction during landing, forcing the temporary closure of the airport and disrupting operations on one of the busiest weekends of the summer season. The incident involved flight IB945 from Madrid-Barajas to Split, which landed on runway 23 at approximately 16:22 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugIndia’s largest airline, IndiGo, has officially welcomed Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the beginning of a new chapter as the carrier pursues ambitious international expansion plans. Walsh, whose appointment was announced in March, formally assumed the role on 3 August 2026. He succeeds at a pivotal time for IndiGo, which has […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugA passenger on a Ryanair flight from Milan Bergamo to Brussels South Charleroi has challenged the airline’s explanation for the diversion of the service to Ostend-Bruges Airport, presenting correspondence from the Walloon airport authority that appears to contradict Ryanair’s account of the incident. The case concerns Ryanair flight FR4523 on 27 July 2026, which was […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugDiscover Airlines will continue expanding its Nordic network in 2027 with the launch of seasonal services to Savonlinna and Kajaani, giving travellers even more opportunities to explore Finland throughout the year. The Lufthansa Group leisure carrier will become the only airline offering nonstop flights from Frankfurt to both destinations. The new routes will increase Discover […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 AugSpain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility is preparing to officially rename Palma de Mallorca Airport as Palma–Mallorca, following a campaign to better reflect local linguistic conventions and the airport’s role as the gateway to the entire island. According to the ministry, a draft ministerial order has been prepared to implement the name change, with […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2 AugSaudi Arabia’s SAL Logistics Services Company has completed the acquisition of Aviapartner Liège, marking the company’s first operational expansion outside the Kingdom and establishing a strategic foothold at one of Europe’s leading air cargo hubs. The acquisition, valued at SAR120 million (US$31.4 million), was completed in cash using SAL’s internal resources after receiving all required […]
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