Copenhagen Airport welcomed 3.17 million passengers in June, making it the busiest June in the airport’s history. Passenger numbers increased by 46,000 compared with June 2025, while 7 June set a new single-day record with 121,722 travellers passing through the terminals. Southern Europe remained the most popular holiday region, with Spain leading the way at […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 JulAir Arabia has expanded its network by launching direct flights between Sharjah and London Gatwick while resuming daily services to Aleppo, Syria. The new London Gatwick route began on 5 July with a daily Airbus A321LR service. From 10 July, the airline will increase the route to twice daily, significantly boosting capacity between the UAE […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 JulDutch leisure airlines Corendon and TUI fly Netherlands have proposed an alternative solution to the Dutch government’s plans to replace its Boeing 737-700 BBJ (registration PH-GOV), arguing that the aircraft could remain in service for many more years while saving taxpayers around €100 million. The proposal comes just days after reports that the Dutch government […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 JulTravellers heading to Brussels South Charleroi Airport from today face fewer public transport options after Walloon public transport operator TEC discontinued two of its three Airport Express bus services. The A2 route from Fleurus railway station and the A3 route from Luttre railway station were withdrawn on 4 July after failing to attract sufficient passenger […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban4 JulA KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 remains grounded at Göteborg Landvetter Airport after suffering a bird strike during departure from Linköping City Airport, Sweden on the morning of Saturday, July 4. The aircraft, registered PH-NXL, departed Linköping at around 06:00 local time on its scheduled service to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with 122 passengers on board. Shortly […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth4 JulOman Air is significantly expanding its international network with the launch of five new routes in July 2026, marking one of its largest single-month network additions to date and bringing its global destinations to 49. The expansion begins on 2 July with new direct services from Muscat to Singapore and Sochi, followed by flights to […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 JulNASA has launched an experimental mission to attempt an unprecedented orbital “rescue” of the Swift observatory, a car-sized space telescope that is gradually losing altitude and could otherwise re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the coming months. The mission, led by U.S. company Katalyst Space Technologies, uses a robotic spacecraft called LINK, launched on a Pegasus XL […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 JulLuxair has inaugurated direct flights between Helsinki and Luxembourg, introducing a new twice-weekly connection that further expands Helsinki Airport’s European route network. The first flight departed on 2 July, with the new service operating every Monday and Thursday. The route is flown using the Embraer E195-E2, making it the first regular scheduled operation of the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban3 JulAzerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will launch a new non-stop service between Baku and Brussels on 8 May 2027, further expanding its European network. The route will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays—providing direct links between the capitals of Azerbaijan and Belgium. AZAL said the new service is intended to strengthen business, tourism […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulEmirates SkyCargo has become the first airline cargo division to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft, marking a key milestone in its fleet expansion strategy. The first aircraft, registered A6-EBK, entered commercial service with a debut flight from Hong Kong to Dubai, carrying more than 100 tonnes of cargo. The converted freighter offers […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulSwedish defence company Saab has signed a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft for Ukraine, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine’s future air combat capability. The deal, valued at approximately SEK 24.6 billion, is scheduled to be booked in Q3 2026, with deliveries planned between 2029 and […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulA LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was forced to divert on Tuesday (30 June) after its transponder mistakenly squawked the internationally recognised 7500 hijacking code, triggering a major security response. The flight, LO155, was operated on behalf of LOT by a Bulgarian Electra Airways Airbus A320 registered LZ-EAB. According to the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulBOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines for eight new Airbus A321neo aircraft from its order book, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. The aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines and are expected to support STARLUX’s continued expansion across its regional network. BOC Aviation Chief Commercial Officer Paul […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulThe Belgian Air Force has officially revealed the livery that will adorn its future fleet of 18 Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft, marking another milestone in the country’s ambitious pilot training modernisation programme. The unveiling took place at Beauvechain Air Base in the presence of representatives from the Belgian Air Force and Swiss manufacturer Pilatus […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulNorse Atlantic Airways will operate a one-off direct flight from Oslo to New York to allow Norwegian fans to attend their country’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Brazil on 5 July, following Norway’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. The airline said it immediately redeployed aircraft and crew after Norway secured qualification, with the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulEurowings is celebrating newly crowned Germany’s Next Top Model winner Aurélie Carina, who also works as a flight attendant for the airline, by featuring her on the cover of the summer edition of its in-flight magazine WINGS. Breaking with the magazine’s tradition of showcasing nature photography, Eurowings dedicated the cover to its employee following her […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban1 JulHeston Airlines is marking its fifth anniversary with a transformation from a start-up operating a single aircraft into a global ACMI and charter carrier serving multiple continents. Launched in June 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lithuanian airline began operations with one aircraft and a team of six employees. It has since grown to a […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JunSchiphol Airport has selected dnata, KLM and Viggo as its three preferred ground handling providers under a new regulated operating model that will significantly restructure baggage and aircraft handling at the airport. The decision reduces the number of handling contractors at Schiphol from six to three and marks the end of the current open-market system. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JunLOT Polish Airlines reported one of its strongest financial years in 2025, combining record passenger traffic, solid profitability, and the launch of its largest fleet modernisation programme to date. The carrier transported 11.7 million passengers in 2025, up 9.4% year-on-year and the highest figure in its history. Revenue rose to PLN 10.2 billion (EUR 2.4 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban30 JunLOT Polish Airlines has reported one of the strongest financial performances in its history, ending 2025 with a net profit of PLN 350 million (€82 million) and carrying a record 11.7 million passengers. The Polish flag carrier generated PLN 10.22 billion (€2.4 billion) in revenue during the year, while operating profit (EBIT) reached PLN 422 […]
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