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beOnd expands European network with new premium flights to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea

Premium leisure airline beOnd has announced a major expansion of its network with new all-business-class services linking six European cities to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport from late 2026. Starting in December, the airline will operate three weekly flights from London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Moscow Sheremetyevo and Zurich, alongside twice-weekly services from […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Aerolíneas Argentinas unveils largest fleet renewal in a decade with 20 new aircraft

Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced its largest fleet renewal programme in more than ten years, confirming the addition of 20 new aircraft between 2027 and 2031 as part of a major modernisation strategy unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow. The plan includes six Airbus A330-900neos, eight Boeing 737 MAX 10s and six Boeing 737 MAX 8s, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX diverts to Milan after crew medical emergency

A LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (registered SP-LVO) operating flight LO6212 from Palma de Mallorca to Warsaw was forced to divert to Milan Malpensa Airport after a crew member suffered a medical emergency shortly after departure. The aircraft changed course around 50 minutes into the flight after the captain requested medical assistance. Following […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Farnborough Airshow 2026 concludes with $84.7 billion in deals and focus on future talent

Farnborough International Airshow 2026 concluded with its sold-out Pioneers of Tomorrow public day, welcoming families, students and aviation enthusiasts to explore aircraft, technology and career opportunities across the aerospace sector. Visitors enjoyed flying displays, interactive exhibits and hands-on STEM activities, while the Careers Fair brought together leading organisations including BAE Systems, Babcock, Safran, the Royal […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

KLM and Delta launch WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 with Euronext opening bell

KLM and Delta Air Lines officially marked the start of WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 by ringing the opening bell at Euronext Amsterdam, highlighting their role as official partners of the global event, which runs from 25 July to 8 August. Representatives from both airlines, including KLM’s LGBTIQ+ employee network, attended the ceremony to celebrate diversity, inclusion […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Schiphol reports record infrastructure investment as quieter aircraft continue to reduce noise

Royal Schiphol Group invested a record €801 million in the first half of 2026 to modernise its airports, improve passenger facilities and support long-term growth, while reporting a stable underlying net profit of €215 million despite geopolitical and operational challenges. The group handled 37.3 million passengers across Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam The Hague airports, a […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

British investment firm Attestor set to take full ownership of Condor, eyes future airline partner

Investment firm Attestor is expected to acquire the remaining 49% stake in German leisure airline Condor from the German government by 30 September, giving it full ownership of the carrier, according to a Reuters source. Attestor has held an option to purchase the government’s stake since 2021, when it acquired a 51% share after helping […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Lufthansa Group opens Hangar One aviation experience at Frankfurt Airport

The Lufthansa Group will officially open its new Hangar One visitor and conference centre at Frankfurt Airport to the public on 1 August, offering an interactive exhibition celebrating 100 years of aviation and Lufthansa history. Covering more than 6,000 square metres, the facility features multimedia displays, aviation artefacts and two historic aircraft: a Junkers Ju […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Sabena Engineering named European F-16 maintenance partner by Lockheed Martin

Sabena Engineering has signed a letter of intent with Lockheed Martin to become the dedicated European maintenance partner for F-16 fighter aircraft, including the latest Block 70/72 variant. The agreement was announced during the Farnborough International Airshow. The partnership combines Lockheed Martin’s technical expertise with Sabena Engineering’s maintenance infrastructure in Belgium, creating a regional support […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban24 Jul

Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR departs on non-stop test flight from Europe to Australia

Qantas has begun the first non-stop test flight of its Airbus A350-1000ULR from Europe to Australia, marking a major milestone for the airline’s Project Sunrise programme. The specially configured ultra-long-range aircraft, which will eventually operate non-stop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, departed Airbus’ Toulouse facility on Thursday morning and is expected to […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

United Boeing 767 returns to Newark after mid-Atlantic hydraulic fault

A United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER was forced to return to Newark Liberty International Airport after a backup hydraulic system failure occurred during a flight from Newark to Geneva on 20 July. The flight experienced delays before departure due to conflicting load-sheet calculations, which initially raised concerns about the aircraft’s weight and balance. After updated figures […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Russian military aircraft crashes during training flight near Moscow; pilot escapes unhurt

A Russian military aircraft crashed during a routine training flight in the Moscow region on Thursday after suffering an apparent technical malfunction during take-off, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued unharmed. The unarmed aircraft came down in an unpopulated area, with authorities reporting no casualties or damage […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

NTSB rebukes Ryanair CEO over comments on ongoing Boeing 737 engine failure investigation

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has criticised Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary for publicly suggesting that a preliminary investigation into a Boeing 737-800 engine failure pointed to foreign object damage. The safety agency stressed that the investigation remains ongoing and that it has not ruled out aircraft age or maintenance-related factors. The incident occurred […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet sets new speed record

Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has set a new speed record on a flight from Los Angeles to Farnborough, completing the journey in 8 hours and 46 minutes ahead of its debut aerial display at the Farnborough International Airshow. Despite unfavourable tailwinds, the aircraft reached a top speed of Mach 0.93, beating the previous record […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Secret deal commits Flanders to subsidise Antwerp and Ostend airports until 2039

A confidential agreement between the Flemish government and French airport operator Egis has revealed that Flanders has committed to subsidising Antwerp and Ostend airports until at least 26 October 2039, despite plans to reduce public support. The document, accidentally published on the Flemish Parliament’s intranet, outlines the settlement of a long-running financial dispute between both […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Emirates rejects first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft over outdated design

Emirates has rejected the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft from its order of 270 jets, with airline president Sir Tim Clark saying they are too outdated to justify the extensive modifications needed to meet the latest design standards. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Clark said the aircraft, originally built in 2019 and ordered at […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jul

Embraer and Saab plan production of 20 additional Gripen fighters in Brazil

Embraer and Saab have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) establishing a framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen fighter aircraft at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto (GPX) industrial complex in São Paulo, Brazil. Under the agreement, Embraer would assemble the aircraft, complementing Saab’s existing final assembly line in Linköping, Sweden, and increasing overall Gripen […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Airbus U030 Flexrotor begins maritime surveillance missions for European agency

Airbus Helicopters’ U030 Flexrotor tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) has entered operational service in Europe, supporting maritime surveillance missions for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) in the Baltic Sea. The deployment follows a €30 million framework contract awarded to Airbus Helicopters by EMSA in December 2025 to provide remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) services […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

Eurowings expands Berlin network with new winter routes and strengthens SunExpress partnership

Eurowings is expanding its presence at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with several new routes for the 2026/27 winter schedule. The German leisure carrier will launch twice-weekly services from Berlin to Porto and Bilbao, while flights to Lisbon and Sarajevo will be added in December. The airline said the new services build on routes that proved […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul

flynas expands Airbus order with 25 additional aircraft

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas has placed an order for 25 additional Airbus aircraft, comprising five A330-900s and 20 A321neos, further expanding its all-Airbus fleet. The latest agreement increases flynas’ total commitment to 20 A330neos and 56 A321neos, bringing its overall firm Airbus order book to 235 aircraft. The airline currently operates 67 Airbus aircraft, […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban22 Jul