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Belgian Trappist beer gift pack featuring all five breweries launches at major travel hubs

Travellers departing Belgium can now take home a unique Belgian souvenir: a gift pack bringing together beers from all five recognised Belgian Trappist breweries for the first time. Available at Brussels Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport and the Brussels-South Eurostar terminal, the “100% Belgian, 100% Trappist” box contains five iconic beers: Chimay Bleue Orval Rochefort […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

IATA’s 2025 World Air Transport Statistics reveal premium travel growth, Asia’s dominance and a shifting global fleet

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, providing a comprehensive overview of global airline activity in 2025, including passenger demand, aircraft utilisation, busiest routes, market trends and financial data. Based on information from 1,315 airlines, including more than 250 international carriers contributing specific data, the report […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

Loganair honours former chairman Scott Grier by naming ATR 72 in his recognition

Loganair has named one of its newest ATR 72 aircraft after former chairman and long-serving executive Scott Grier, recognising his pivotal role in transforming the airline into the UK’s largest regional carrier. Grier joined Loganair in 1976 as financial manager before becoming managing director in 1983. During his 36-year career, he led the airline through […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

Groupe ADP cuts 2026 Paris traffic forecast after weak first half

Groupe ADP has lowered its 2026 passenger traffic forecast for Paris airports after weaker-than-expected growth during the first half of the year, citing the impact of the Middle East conflict, higher fuel prices and operational constraints. The group handled 179.2 million passengers across its airport network in the first six months of 2026, a marginal […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

TCAS prevents potential mid-air collision between Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787 over Atlantic

A potential mid-air collision between an Iberia Airbus A321XLR registered EC-OLE and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner registered EC-ODH over the Atlantic Ocean was averted on 10 July 2026 after both aircraft received Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisories (RAs), prompting immediate evasive action. According to The Aviation Herald, Iberia flight IB140, operating […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

United offers free flight changes for passengers avoiding proposed Trump-named airport

According to some reports, United Airlines is allowing passengers booked to or from Palm Beach International Airport to change their flights free of charge if they wish to avoid the airport after it has been renamed to “Donald J. Trump Palm Beach International Airport.” On July 9, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) was officially renamed […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

Airlines for Europe criticises EU ETS reform over decarbonisation funding

Airlines for Europe (A4E) has criticised the European Commission’s proposed reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that it will increase costs for passengers without ensuring that ETS revenues are reinvested in aviation decarbonisation. A4E said the EU had chosen to extend a regional emissions pricing system to address what it considers a […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban17 Jul

Embraer delivers first C-390 Millennium to Czech Air Force 20 months after contract signing

Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force, marking a major step in the modernisation of the country’s military airlift capabilities and strengthening its contribution to NATO operations. The delivery ceremony took place at Prague Kbely Air Base on 16 July 2026, just 20 months after the signing […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Air France unveils redesigned La Première lounge at Paris-CDG with enhanced luxury experience

Air France has reopened its redesigned La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, introducing a more private and refined experience for its first-class passengers as part of the airline’s strategy to elevate its premium offering. Located in Terminal 2E, the redesigned lounge covers more than 1,000 square metres and has been developed by Air […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

South African Airways and Turkish Airlines launch codeshare partnership to expand global connectivity

South African Airways (SAA) and Turkish Airlines have officially activated their new codeshare agreement on 15 July 2026, strengthening connections between Africa, Türkiye and major international markets. Under the agreement, Turkish Airlines will add its TK flight code to SAA-operated routes from Johannesburg and Cape Town to destinations including Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Boeing backs ThinkYoung STEM School to inspire next generation of innovators

Boeing has partnered with ThinkYoung to support the 2026 ThinkYoung STEM School in Brussels, reinforcing its commitment to developing future talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The programme welcomed 64 students aged 12 to 18, including 32 girls, and expanded its curriculum this year to include space innovation alongside its established focus on […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

FAA proposes $255,000 fine against United Airlines over alleged drug-testing violations

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $255,000 against United Airlines for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing regulations. According to the FAA, United allowed a flight attendant to perform safety-sensitive duties on 47 flights between May 2024 and July 2025 without completing the required return-to-duty process. The agency […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

EU backs Bertrand Piccard’s hydrogen-powered round-the-world flight project

The European Commission has announced its official support for Bertrand Piccard’s Climate Impulse project, which aims to complete the first non-stop, around-the-world flight in a hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2030. The European Union’s backing is symbolic rather than financial, recognising the initiative’s contribution to climate action, technological innovation and European industrial competitiveness. European Commission Executive Vice-President […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to test fuel-saving and noise-reduction technologies on 787

Boeing, Lufthansa Group and Rolls-Royce have partnered to flight-test new technologies designed to improve aircraft fuel efficiency and reduce community noise as part of Boeing’s 2026 ecoDemonstrator Explorer programme. The flight tests, which begin later this month in Glasgow, Montana, will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft is […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Poland intercepts Russian military aircraft for third consecutive day over Baltic Sea

Polish fighter jets were scrambled for the third day in a row to intercept three Russian military aircraft operating over the Baltic Sea, according to Defence Minister W?adys?aw Kosiniak-Kamysz. The latest incident involved two Russian Su-30 multirole fighter jets and an Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft, with the latter flying approximately 30 kilometres off the Polish coast. […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Ryanair launches largest-ever winter schedule with 1,700 routes

Ryanair has unveiled its largest-ever Winter 2026 schedule, offering 80 million seats across 1,700 routes in 35 countries, including more than 140 new routes. The expanded programme provides additional travel options for the 2026/27 winter season, covering popular winter sun destinations, ski resorts, Christmas market cities and European city breaks. According to the airline, the […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Lorenza Maggio appointed new CEO of Brussels Airlines

Lufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the new Chief Executive Officer of Brussels Airlines, succeeding Dorothea von Boxberg, who will leave the airline at her own request on 31 August 2026. The appointment remains subject to approval by the Board of Directors of SN Airholding. In addition to leading Brussels Airlines, Maggio will also […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban16 Jul

Poland scrambles fighter jets for second consecutive day to intercept Russian aircraft

Poland deployed fighter jets for the second consecutive day to intercept Russian military aircraft operating over the Baltic Sea, amid heightened tensions between NATO and Russia. Defence Minister W?adys?aw Kosiniak-Kamysz said two Russian Su-30SM2 multirole fighters from Kaliningrad were conducting what he described as “aggressive surveillance” of NATO air defence integration exercises. In response, Poland […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban15 Jul

KLM and Dutch Defence deepen partnership with pilot reservists and SAF cooperation

KLM and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have expanded their strategic partnership one year after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening the Netherlands’ resilience through closer civil-military cooperation. A key development is the deployment of six KLM pilots as reservists with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, where they will fly the F-35 while […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban15 Jul

Miles & More to become Lufthansa Group Miles & More by end of 2026

Lufthansa Group will rebrand its Miles & More loyalty programme as Lufthansa Group Miles & More by the end of 2026, aligning it more closely with the group’s recently introduced umbrella brand and reinforcing its role as the group’s unified loyalty platform. The rebranding forms part of a broader strategy to develop the programme into […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban15 Jul