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European airport passenger traffic slows in first half of 2026 as geopolitical tensions weigh on growth

European airports welcomed 2.6% more passengers during the first half of 2026, but growth lost significant momentum in the second quarter as the conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel patterns and prompted airlines to adjust capacity, according to new figures released by ACI EUROPE. Passenger traffic across Europe’s airport network rose 2.6% year-on-year in […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group submit rival bids for stake in TAP Air Portugal

Two of Europe’s largest airline groups have formally entered the race to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group each submitting bids to Portuguese state investment company Parpública as part of the carrier’s privatisation process. Both groups say their proposals go well beyond a financial investment, presenting long-term […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

Two Delta aircraft receive collision alerts during go-around at Atlanta Airport

Two Delta Air Lines aircraft came into close proximity at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday evening after a landing was aborted, triggering onboard collision avoidance alerts in both cockpits. The incident involved Delta Flight DL1568, a Boeing 737-900ER registered N937DZ operating from Pittsburgh to Atlanta, and Delta Flight DL2472, an Airbus A321 registered N333DX […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

US-Bangla Airlines orders 21 Boeing aircraft in $1.5 billion fleet expansion

Bangladesh’s largest private airline, US-Bangla Airlines, has announced plans to acquire 21 Boeing aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, marking one of the country’s largest private aviation investments as the carrier accelerates its international expansion. The order comprises 15 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and six Boeing 737-800s, with deliveries scheduled to be […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

flydubai expands Italy network with more flights to Naples and Milan

flydubai is strengthening its presence in the Italian market by increasing frequencies to Naples and Milan-Bergamo, responding to growing travel demand and further enhancing connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Italy. The Dubai-based carrier has increased its Dubai–Naples service to daily flights from 27 July, while services to Milan-Bergamo will increase to twice daily […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

LOT Polish Airlines marks 80 years of flights to Paris, Stockholm and Prague

LOT Polish Airlines is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its direct services from Warsaw to Paris, Stockholm and Prague, three routes that have remained integral to the Polish flag carrier’s European network since their launch in 1946. The first post-war international service departed Warsaw for Paris on 4 July 1946, followed by Stockholm on 9 […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 8.5% in June

Global air cargo demand continued its strong momentum in June 2026, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reporting an 8.5% year-on-year increase in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), while available cargo capacity grew by 4.4%. The stronger demand pushed the global cargo load factor up by 1.7 percentage points to 46.9%, indicating that demand continued to […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

China Southern Airlines increases Perth–Guangzhou flights to daily service

China Southern Airlines will increase its Perth–Guangzhou service to daily flights during the 2026/27 northern winter season, providing a significant boost in capacity between Western Australia and China. The additional frequencies will operate from 1 December 2026 to 10 March 2027, coinciding with the busy Chinese New Year travel period. During the 14-week seasonal expansion, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

Syensqo secures long-term advanced materials supply deal with Airbus

Belgian advanced materials specialist Syensqo has signed a new multi-year supply agreement with Airbus, extending its long-standing partnership across the European aerospace manufacturer’s commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter programmes. Under the agreement, Syensqo will continue supplying a broad portfolio of high-performance aerospace materials, including prepregs, resin transfer moulding (RTM) resins, structural adhesives and primers. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban29 Jul

TAP Air Portugal adopts lighter aircraft paint to cut fuel use and emissions

TAP Air Portugal is introducing a new lightweight aircraft paint technology across its fleet as part of its strategy to improve operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint. Following successful trials on two Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline will gradually roll out AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings’ Aerobase UPD paint system fleet-wide. The new formulation reduces the […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

LOT Polish Airlines upgrades long-haul Business Class experience

LOT Polish Airlines has introduced a series of enhancements to its long-haul Business Class product, focusing on passenger comfort, premium service and showcasing Polish brands. The upgrades include redesigned amenity kits, new skincare products, improved headphones and an expanded rollout of traditional Boles?awiec pottery on board. The refreshed Business Class amenity kits now feature a […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

FAA orders inspection of Boeing 737 MAX passenger seats after installation issue

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and corrective action on 453 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the United States after discovering that passenger seats may have been installed incorrectly. According to the FAA, certain passenger seat assemblies were not properly secured to the seat tracks, creating […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

Airbus completes A350-1000ULR’s longest-ever test flight for Qantas’ Project Sunrise

Airbus has successfully completed the longest development flight ever performed by an A350-1000ULR, as part of the flight-test programme for Qantas’ Project Sunrise, which will introduce non-stop services from Australia to Europe and North America from 2027. The specially instrumented test aircraft, MSN707, flew from Toulouse to Melbourne on 23 July before returning a few […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

Emirates Skywards members can now redeem miles for rail travel across Europe

Emirates has expanded its Skywards loyalty programme by launching Skywards Rail, enabling members to redeem their miles for train journeys to more than 12,000 destinations across Europe. The new platform gives members access to rail services operated by more than 40 train operators in 12 European countries, allowing them to book domestic, international and high-speed […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

beOnd launches direct all-premium flights from six European cities to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea

Premium leisure airline beOnd has announced a major expansion of its European network with the launch of direct flights from six major European cities to Red Sea International Airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia, further improving access to one of the world’s fastest-growing luxury tourism destinations. Beginning in December 2026, the airline will introduce three weekly […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

easyJet adds three new UK winter routes, including return of Kosovo flights

easyJet has expanded its winter schedule with three new routes from the United Kingdom, including the relaunch of flights to Kosovo for the first time in several years. The airline says the additions will provide more travel options while strengthening both international and domestic connectivity. The headline route is a new London Luton–Pristina service, launching […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban28 Jul

SEPLA condemns Ryanair captain’s dismissal over safety-based decision

The Spanish Airline Pilots’ Union (SEPLA) has strongly criticised Ryanair’s dismissal of a Barcelona-based captain, arguing that the pilot was penalised for making operational decisions intended to ensure flight safety rather than maximise productivity. According to SEPLA, the captain exercised the authority granted under European aviation regulations by using Commander’s Discretion to complete a flight […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban27 Jul

Qantas and Australia Post extend century-long partnership as freight operations begin at Western Sydney International

Qantas and Australia Post have extended their historic air freight partnership by another ten years, reinforcing a collaboration that began with Qantas’ first commercial flight in 1922. The renewed agreement is designed to meet the growing demand for next-day e-commerce deliveries across Australia and internationally. The announcement coincides with the launch of Qantas Freight’s first […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban27 Jul

Zadar Airport officially opens €17 million terminal to support future growth

Zadar Airport has officially inaugurated its new €17 million departing passenger terminal, doubling terminal capacity and increasing the airport’s annual handling capability to three million passengers. Although the opening ceremony took place on 24 July, the new facility has already been in use for more than a month. The terminal is the largest investment made […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban27 Jul

Stowaway boards Austrian Airlines aircraft at Košice Airport after overnight security breach

Austrian Airlines flight OS654 from Košice to Vienna was delayed by around two hours after a man gained unauthorised access to Košice International Airport, boarded a parked Embraer E195 aircraft (tail number OE-LWI) and fell asleep inside. According to local reports, the Slovak man, believed to be in his 50s, entered the nearly empty terminal […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban27 Jul