A Saudi Aramco Leonardo AW139 helicopter (registration HZ-AL65) crashed near Ras Tanura in eastern Saudi Arabia on Sunday morning, killing all 14 people on board, according to the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The accident occurred at approximately 06:00 local time. Saudi authorities confirmed that all of the victims were Saudi nationals. The cause of the […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunEleven people were killed on Sunday when a civilian aircraft carrying parachutists crashed shortly after take-off in the town of Tomblaine, near Nancy in northeastern France. The Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter aircraft (registration D-FIPS), operated by a skydiving school, had departed from Nancy-Essey airfield (ENC/LFSN) and was carrying the pilot, five instructors and five student […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunAerCap has delivered the first of three Airbus A321neo aircraft to Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), marking the introduction of the type into the carrier’s fleet. The handover took place at Airbus’s delivery centre in Hamburg. The delivery is part of a broader 2024 leasing agreement covering three A321neo and three A320neo aircraft. AZAL has already received […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunBelgian aviation executive Dieter Vranckx has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), further strengthening his influence within the Lufthansa Group. The appointment follows the departure of outgoing chairman Reto Francioni, who chose not to seek re-election. Vranckx, currently Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group and a member […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunA Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission in Poltava Oblast overnight on June 27 after contact with the aircraft was lost, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The pilot successfully ejected and was quickly located by search-and-rescue teams before being transported to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment. His […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunThe Dutch government is facing an expensive setback as its official state aircraft, the PH-GOV, may need to be replaced after only eight years of service—far earlier than the expected lifespan of at least 20 years. According to reports from The Hague, the premature replacement is being driven by KLM’s transition from Boeing to Airbus […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunSevere thunderstorms across south-east England and parts of Europe caused widespread disruption at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports on Saturday, delaying more than 900 flights and forcing dozens of cancellations. According to flight tracking data, more than 474 flights at Heathrow and 439 at Gatwick were delayed, with some disruptions stretching for up to 11 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunA United Airlines Boeing 737-700 (registration N54711) carrying 106 passengers and five crew members narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Friday, prompting a Federal Aviation Administration investigation. The crew of flight UA1513 from Key West (EYW) reported spotting a circular drone, estimated to be about three […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban28 JunChina Eastern Airlines has announced plans to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $9.35 billion at list prices. The aircraft will be delivered progressively between 2029 and 2033 under an agreement signed in Shanghai. The airline noted that the actual price paid will be lower than Airbus’s January 2025 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 JunFor aviation enthusiasts, the distinctive silhouette of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 remains one of the most recognisable sights in the skies. While passenger operations disappeared years ago, the tri-jet continues to thrive in the cargo world, largely thanks to FedEx Express. And the good news for avgeeks is that the aircraft will remain in service […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 JunA small Sunward SA 60L Aurora aircraft registered B-12PP reportedly struck CITIC Tower—also known as China Zun and the tallest building in Beijing—on Friday afternoon, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of the skyscraper. Initial reports and social media footage showed debris falling from the 109-storey tower, including what appeared to be parts of […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 JunMiddle East Airlines has inaugurated a new direct service between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Beirut, further strengthening air connectivity between Germany’s capital region and the Middle East. The new route operates four times weekly, with flights on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays using an Airbus A320 configured to accommodate up to 180 passengers. The schedule […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 JunBoeing recently welcomed a Belgian delegation to its manufacturing facilities in Renton, Washington, after the Belgium national football team selected the city—home of the Boeing 737 production line—as its base camp. The visit brought together Belgian Ambassador Frédéric Bernard, Consul General Sophie Hottat, senior Belgian officials and representatives of the Royal Belgian Football Association. Discussions […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban26 JunA spectacular video showing a Boeing 777 freighter in Qatar Airways Cargo colours performing an extremely low pass over a runway in Texas has gone viral on social media, sparking debate over whether the footage was genuine and whether the aircraft was being operated by Qatar Airways. Flight tracking data analysed by Flightradar24 confirms that […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth26 JunA Cirrus ST22T light aircraft that crashed at Warsaw Babice Airport has left two people dead and two bystanders injured after the aircraft went down and caught fire shortly after landing on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft registered SP-GOS, coming from Wroclaw, reportedly crashed around 13:00 local time while attempting to land, veering off the runway […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JunSmartwings is expanding its scheduled network from Prague for the 2026/2027 winter season, adding new direct services to Venice and Bergen as part of a broader European network growth strategy. The airline will begin operating flights to Venice on 22 October 2026, with four weekly rotations designed to strengthen its presence in the Italian leisure […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JunAn Air Canada regional flight operated by PAL Airlines as flight AC7664 was forced to divert to Boston after the captain suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, prompting an unexpected and highly unusual onboard intervention. The De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 registered C-GPOE was travelling from Newark to Halifax with 61 passengers when the captain […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JunBoeing has been selected by the U.S. Space Force for a contract worth up to $2 billion to develop the next phase of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life Extension (MUOS SLE) programme, aimed at strengthening secure military communications worldwide. The programme includes the development and delivery of two new narrowband communications satellites, with […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JunThe Flemish government is preparing to gradually reduce public subsidies for Antwerp Airport, Ostend-Bruges Airport and Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport, raising fresh questions about the long-term viability of the region’s smaller airports. According to reports, Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder is drafting new subsidy agreements aimed at reducing the airports’ dependence on government support. The three […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban25 JunRyanair has announced changes to its family seating policy, bringing it more closely into line with standard practices adopted by other European airlines. Under the revised policy, effective for bookings made from 25 June, families who choose not to reserve seats in advance will receive complimentary seat assignments after check-in, with parents and children still […]
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