Lufthansa Technik will invest a three-digit million-dollar sum to build a second aircraft maintenance facility in the Philippines, at Clark International Airport in Pampanga. The new 157,000-square-metre site will have capacity for up to nine widebody aircraft and is expected to create around 1,200 highly skilled jobs, with operations scheduled to begin in 2028. Announced […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JunArmenia has signed its first-ever contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145 multi-purpose helicopters, marking a significant step in the country’s rotorcraft modernisation programme. The agreement was concluded during the state visit of Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan and has now entered into force. The helicopters will be used primarily for transport missions. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban18 JunDutch King Willem-Alexander has completed his first flight as pilot of Airbus A321neo for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, marking a symbolic transition in the airline’s fleet modernisation programme. The flight took place on the scheduled KLM services KL1373 and KL1374, operated with aircraft registration PH-AXC. The King, who is a licensed pilot and regularly flies […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunHong Kong International Airport recorded strong growth in May 2026, handling 5.34 million passengers, up 10.2% year-on-year, while flight movements increased 3.6% to 33,655. Cargo volumes also rose by 3.0% to 435,000 tonnes. Passenger growth was driven primarily by a surge in transfer and transit traffic, alongside rising visitor numbers. Demand peaked during China’s Labour […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunA pilot was critically injured on Saturday afternoon, June 13th, after a light aircraft crashed near the airfield of Overboelare, a district of Geraardsbergen in East Flanders, Belgium. The accident occurred at approximately 14:10 local time in the Kortelakestraat area, not far from the local aerodrome and close to the River Dender. According to Belgian […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth17 JunAirbus has delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Designated the CT-153 Juno in Canadian military service, the twin-engine helicopter will be used to train future rotary-wing pilots. The aircraft is equipped with Airbus’ […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunVietnam Airlines has launched a new non-stop service between Hanoi and Amsterdam, establishing the first-ever direct air connection between Vietnam and the Netherlands and further expanding the airline’s European network. The inaugural flight departed Hanoi on 16 June carrying nearly 300 passengers aboard an Airbus A350 and arrived at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol after a journey […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunQantas has announced that it will begin operating the world’s first non-stop flights between Sydney and London from October 2027, marking a historic milestone in long-haul aviation and bringing an end to stopovers on the iconic Kangaroo Route. The service will be operated under Qantas’ long-awaited Project Sunrise programme using specially designed Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunBrussels Airport and aerospace group Safran have launched construction of a major new maintenance facility dedicated to aircraft engine modules, marking a significant expansion of their existing partnership at the airport site. The new 15,000 m² extension at Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels will focus on modular maintenance of CFM LEAP engine components, allowing parts […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunMalta International Airport maintained its strong growth trajectory in spring 2026, ranking among the best-performing airports in Europe and surpassing one million passengers in May. According to a recent report from Airports Council International, Malta International Airport recorded a 13.5% increase in passenger traffic in April, placing it among the strongest performers within the EU+ […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunThe Irish Government has taken a major step towards removing the long-contested 32 million annual passenger cap at Dublin Airport, approving legislation that would allow future expansion of the country’s main international gateway. Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has secured Cabinet approval for the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Bill 2026, which would give the minister authority […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunLOT Polish Airlines has opened ticket sales for a new seasonal route linking Warsaw and Tromsø, giving travellers direct access to one of the Arctic’s most popular winter destinations. The new service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 1 December 2026 until 13 February 2027. Flights will be operated by Boeing 737 […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunEurowings and the Government of the Balearic Islands have agreed to deepen their cooperation to strengthen Mallorca as a year-round tourism destination and create more stable employment outside the peak summer season. As part of this strategy, Eurowings will significantly expand its winter operations from 2026/27, basing six aircraft in Palma during the winter months—double […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunEmirates has launched what it describes as the world’s most comprehensive airline travel insurance product, combining expanded insurance protection with direct operational support from the airline during travel disruptions. Developed in partnership with Travel Guard, the new Comprehensive Travel Cover includes traditional benefits such as trip cancellation, baggage delay or loss compensation, unlimited medical expenses, […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban17 JunA NetJets-operated Cessna Citation Latitude crashed onto a busy highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and several others injured in a dramatic accident that quickly turned into a large-scale roadside rescue effort led by passing motorists. The aircraft, a Cessna 680 Citation Latitude registered N523QS, was operating a flight from […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth17 JunIndustrial action at ground handling company Aviapartner has resumed at Brussels Airport after mediation talks between management and trade unions failed to produce an agreement on Tuesday. According to Belgian media reports, part of the workforce stopped work again following the unsuccessful negotiations. The renewed strike action comes just one day after a wildcat strike […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth17 JunThe new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) officially opened to commercial passengers on 15 June 2026, marking the launch of a secondary airport for the Greater Montreal region and the start of operations at the new YHU passenger terminal. The milestone was celebrated with a traditional water-cannon salute for the inaugural Porter Airlines flight from MET […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunRyanair has sharply criticised new EU passenger-rights regulations, arguing that they will force airlines to advertise higher fares by including the cost of a second cabin bag, even though the airline says more than half of its passengers travel without one. The carrier claims the revised rules will prevent airlines from prominently advertising their lowest […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunQatar Airways has announced a major expansion of its Summer 2026 schedule, restoring service to 26 destinations and rebuilding its network to more than 160 destinations worldwide. The move marks a significant step in the airline’s post-disruption recovery and strengthens connectivity through its hub at Hamad International Airport. The expansion includes the resumption of routes […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban16 JunFrance has launched a major upgrade programme for its A400M fleet, awarding Airbus Defence and Space a contract through OCCAR and the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) to develop new multi-mission capabilities under the Parallel Mission System (PMS) programme. The upgrade will transform the Airbus A400M Atlas from a tactical airlifter into a platform capable […]
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