ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has received certification from both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X business jet. The company has also been approved by the aviation authorities of Bermuda, Aruba and Guernsey, while its Dassault MRO […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 JulA Corendon Airlines flight from Brussels Airport to Hurghada, Egypt, was forced to return to Brussels on Sunday after the crew detected a technical problem shortly after departure. Flight XR5401, operated by Airbus A320 with Lithuanian registration LY-LGA, departed around three hours behind schedule before turning back while over southern Germany. The aircraft landed safely […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 JulAir Canada has introduced the Air Canada City Shuttle, a new premium coach service connecting downtown Montréal with Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in partnership with The Landline Company. Operating 37 daily departures, the shuttle links the Palais des congrès de Montréal with the airport for CAD 9 one way (plus taxes). Using dedicated high-occupancy vehicle […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 JulBrussels Airlines has partnered with renowned Belgian mixologist Manuel Wouters and Filliers Distillery to launch “Heritage”, a new signature aperitif now served exclusively in Business Class on the airline’s long-haul flights. Developed over 10 months, the liqueur is inspired by Belgian traditions and combines Belgian apples, Pica pears, elderflower and locally produced grain spirit. Designed […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 JulBoeing is investing $1 billion to establish a new 737 MAX final assembly line at its Everett, Washington, facility, expanding production capacity to meet strong global demand and reduce its backlog of more than 4,300 outstanding orders. The new “North Line” becomes the fourth active final assembly line for the 737 MAX programme and will […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 JulAstronomy enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to witness the solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 from the air, thanks to a unique eclipse flight organised by Urania Public Observatory in cooperation with the University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Brussels Airlines. The special evening flight will take participants aboard an Airbus A320 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulNorway’s airport operator Avinor handled nearly 5 million passengers in June 2026, a decrease of 1.8% compared with the same month last year. Despite the weaker summer start, passenger traffic remains on a positive trajectory, with 25.9 million travellers recorded during the first half of the year, up 2.1% year-on-year. The June decline was mainly […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulLiège Airport is moving ahead with plans to extend its contingency runway as part of a broader infrastructure strategy designed to protect the future growth of one of Europe’s most important air cargo gateways. The project concerns runway 04L/22R, the airport’s secondary runway, which is set to be lengthened to provide greater operational flexibility and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulBrussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) is preparing for what is expected to be an unprecedented 11-week closure in 2028 as its sole runway undergoes a complete reconstruction, a project that will temporarily bring commercial flight operations to a standstill. The airport has not yet announced the exact dates of the closure, but the extensive works […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulAir France has opened its first branded lounge at London Heathrow Airport, providing premium customers with a new 750 m² facility in Terminal 4 ahead of flights to Paris and beyond. Open daily from 05:00 to 22:00, the lounge accommodates nearly 150 guests and is available to La Première, Business (excluding Business Light), Flying Blue […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulAir France has unveiled a new collection of comfort kits for passengers travelling on long-haul flights in La Première, Business and Premium cabins, featuring updated designs, sustainable materials and premium skincare products. In La Première, passengers will receive an elegant leather gift box available in Air France’s signature red or pearl grey. Developed in partnership […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulAn Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered C-GEOJ carrying 156 passengers and six crew members veered off the runway after landing at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport on a flight from Los Angeles, prompting the temporary closure of one of the airport’s two runways. Flight AC774 landed safely but departed the paved surface while exiting the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulNorwegian has fulfilled its promise to British Airways after England defeated Norway 2–1 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the match, the two airlines agreed to a light-hearted wager on social media: the losing carrier would temporarily replace its Instagram profile picture with the winner’s logo. Following England’s victory, Norwegian […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulA Flamingo Air Cessna 402C Utiliner III registered C6-FLX crashed while approaching San Andros Airport (SAQ) in the Bahamas, killing all 10 people on board, including nine passengers and the pilot. The aircraft had departed Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) near Nassau on a short domestic flight when it reportedly encountered difficulties and crashed into […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulEthiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new passenger service between Addis Ababa and Mauritius, further expanding its African network and strengthening connectivity across the continent. The new route, launched on 12 July 2026, will operate three times a week, linking Mauritius with Ethiopian Airlines’ hub in Addis Ababa and providing onward connections to destinations across Africa, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban12 JulA Danish court has fined KLM DKK 3 million (€400,000) after ruling that one of the airline’s radio advertising campaigns gave a misleading impression of the environmental benefits of flying with the carrier. The case centred on a 2023 advertisement broadcast thousands of times on Spotify and Danish radio stations, which promoted KLM’s use of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 JulBOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with AJet, the low-cost subsidiary of the Turkish Airlines Group, for five new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, will be delivered in 2028 from BOC Aviation’s existing orderbook. The addition of the fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft will support AJet’s ongoing fleet modernisation […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 JuleasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) takeover offer from US private equity firm Apollo, after it submitted a £7.15-per-share proposal that surpassed rival Castlelake’s £6.90-per-share bid. The higher offer has prompted easyJet’s board to withdraw its support for Castlelake’s proposal, setting the stage for a competitive bidding process for the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban10 JulA Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to return shortly after departure on Friday after a cabin window became dislodged in flight, resulting in a cabin depressurisation and leaving one passenger injured. Flight FR1879, operated by Malta Air using a Boeing 737-800, carrying registration 9H-QEU, departed Thessaloniki before turning back and […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth10 JulDutch rail operator Arriva plans to launch new international services connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Belgium and Paris, with operations targeted to begin in February 2028, or as soon as possible thereafter. The proposed network includes two routes: Amersfoort–Paris, via Utrecht, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Breda, and The Hague–Paris, via Rotterdam and Roosendaal. Both services would […]
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