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Thousands of commercial airline flights in Europe have reportedly had their GPS data jammed, with suspicions pointing towards Russia amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine conflict. The Baltic Sea region, dubbed “NATO Lake,” has been particularly affected, with tens of thousands of flights experiencing navigational issues...

Wallonia, one of the three regions of Belgium, has decided to ban all forms of arms transit to Israel. This decision has been confirmed by the cabinet of Walloon Minister-President Elio Di Rupo (PS) to Belgian television outlet RTBF and newspaper Le Soir. Di Rupo has signed a ministerial decree that closes a loophole in Walloon...

The French civil aviation authority (DGAC) has mandated airlines to cancel 70 percent of flights at Paris Orly airport on Saturday and Sunday due to a strike by air traffic controllers. The disruption, spanning from 0400 GMT Saturday to late Sunday, impacts one of France’s busiest travel hubs.

The Norwegian airports at Gardermoen (Oslo) and Flesland (Bergen) could face a strike on Monday if mediation in the aviation agreement does not succeed.

This afternoon, American rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for possession of soft drugs. A spokesperson for the Dutch Royal Marechaussee confirmed the arrest of “an American lady” following reports from NU.nl. Minaj also acknowledged the incident on X (formerly Twitter).

Singapore Airlines (SIA Group) has announced its remarkable financial performance for the fiscal year FY2023/24, achieving its highest full-year operating and net profits in the Group’s history. The robust demand for air travel has been a key driver, resulting in record passenger revenue and load factors. Despite facing...

Fokker Next Gen N.V. and airBaltic have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to spearhead the development of a revolutionary liquid hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. With entry into service slated for 2035, this collaboration signifies a significant stride in aviation innovation and underscores airBaltic’s commitment...

The “Digital Testbed Air Cargo” (DTAC) project, spearheaded by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, made waves at Munich Airport with a groundbreaking demonstration of AI and autonomous robots poised to transform air cargo handling. In collaboration with industry partners, including Munich Airport...

Norwegian pilots represented by the Norwegian Pilot Union (NPU) have failed to reach an agreement with the company on a new collective agreement, triggering mediation with a deadline set for May 31. The negotiations, conducted between the pilots, Parat, Norwegian, and NHO, have reached an impasse, raising the spectre of a...

The Emirates Group has unveiled a lucrative profit-sharing plan for its employees following a remarkable financial year ending March 31, 2024. With a record profit of AED 18.7 billion, the Group will distribute a 20-week bonus to its workforce, reflecting its outstanding performance.

On 6 May, a KLM Boeing 777-200ER registered PH-BQB, en route from Amsterdam to Shanghai on flight KL895, made an unscheduled landing at Ankara airport (ESB) due to indications of a cargo fire over the Black Sea.

Emirates announces the expansion of its retrofit programme, aiming to refurbish an additional 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, bringing the total to 191.

Last week at Miami International Airport, officers of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made an unexpected discovery during a routine checkpoint screening: a passenger attempting to smuggle snakes concealed in their pants.

Boeing’s much-anticipated Starliner spacecraft is poised for a significant milestone as it gears up for its Crew Flight Test, scheduled for Monday night at 22:34 ET (Tuesday 02:34 UTC). After years of development and setbacks, this mission marks Boeing’s attempt to catch up with its rival SpaceX in NASA’s Commercial Crew...

Turkish Airlines is engaged in discussions with Boeing and Airbus for a potential order of up to 235 aircraft, as reported by Reuters. The announcement was made during an event in Istanbul, where Airbus and Rolls-Royce were also present.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024, revealing a strong growth trend in global air cargo demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023, marking the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity,...

Embraer has achieved a significant milestone with the delivery of its 1800th E-Jet aircraft to Royal Jordanian Airlines, marking a continued success for the world’s preferred small narrowbody aircraft programme.

A 24-hour strike of airport employees has been announced by the trade unions at Brussels South Charleroi airport, scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Brussels Airlines faced deeper losses in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, largely attributed to recent social unrest and strikes, costing the Belgian airline an estimated 14 million euros.

The European Commission has given the green light to Romania’s plan to provide €95.3 million in restructuring aid to its state-owned airline, TAROM.

skeyes introduces the ‘Digital Tower Test Centre’ at its Steenokkerzeel site, marking a significant advancement in Air Traffic Management. This centre serves as a prototype for the digital control centre being established in Namur, Belgium, in collaboration with Walloon airports operator SOWAER.

Airbus SE released its First Quarter (Q1) 2024 financial results, highlighting several key metrics. The company delivered 142 commercial aircraft, with consolidated revenues reaching €12.8 billion.

A heartwarming moment unfolded aboard a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Krakow when Captain Konrad Hanc proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend, Paula.

The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (IAG), expressing preliminary concerns regarding IAG’s proposed acquisition of sole control over Air Europa Holding, S.L. The Commission’s investigation suggests that the acquisition may lead to reduced competition...

Air China, a major Chinese airline, has placed a massive order for 100 domestically produced C919 jets in a deal valued at $11 billion.