Air traffic controllers’ strike in Greece disrupts flights on February 28, 2024
Greece's Union of Air Traffic Controllers, as part of a broader 24-hour strike announced by ADEDY (the Confederation of Greek Civil Servants’ Trade Unions),...
Ukraine says its Air Force downed Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft
Ukraine's military claimed to have destroyed a Russian Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft, as reported by Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk. This marks the second...
Airbus and TotalEnergies forge strategic partnership to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuels
In a significant move towards achieving the aviation industry's net carbon neutrality goal by 2050, Airbus and TotalEnergies have entered into a strategic partnership....
easyJet announced as Official Airline of the Eurovision Song Contest
easyJet has been confirmed as the Official Airline Partner of the Eurovision Song Contest for the next three years. The partnership aims to bring...
27-hour strike of Lufthansa ground staff in Germany from Tuesday at 04:00
The union ver.di, representing around 25,000 Lufthansa employees, has announced a strike scheduled from 04:00 on Tuesday until 07:10 on Wednesday. The strike involves...
Thousands of US and UK flight attendants picket outside thirty airports for increased pay and fair contracts
As part of a worldwide day of action in the United States, United Kingdom and Guam to demand fair contracts with significant pay increases,...
Bombardier Challenger 600 crashes onto two vehicles on Interstate next to Naples Airport, Florida, U.S.
On 9 February, a Bombardier Challenger 600 (registered N823KD) crashed onto two vehicles driving on southbound Interstate 75 near exit 105, Golden Gate Estates,...
European aviation leaders applaud inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act, urge further policy action for global leadership in SAF industry
Leading European aviation associations celebrate the inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a 'strategic net-zero technology' in the EU's Net Zero Industry Act...
EU General Court deems Netherlands State aid to Air France-KLM illegal in landmark ruling
The EU General Court has delivered a significant ruling, declaring the €3.4 billion Covid-19 State aid granted by the Netherlands to Air France-KLM in...
Bertrand Piccard unveils “Climate Impulse”: a revolutionary hydrogen-powered eco-friendly flight, with a large Belgian input, to inspire global change
In a world grappling with eco-pessimism and divisive views on climate action, Bertrand Piccard, renowned adventurer and environmentalist, is set to embark on a...
Former Chilean president Piñera dies in helicopter crash near Lago Ranco
Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera (74) died in a helicopter crash on Tuesday, 6 February, according to the Chilean government. Piñera served as president...
Strike of Lufthansa ground staff on Wednesday: consequences for Brussels flights
Lufthansa predicts that 80 to 90 percent of its flights will be cancelled on Wednesday due to a ground staff strike called by the...
Spafax and Lufthansa Group extend partnership to elevate passenger in-flight entertainment experience
Spafax, a global leader in in-flight entertainment, has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with Lufthansa Group until 2028. This collaboration aims to...
German ver.di ground staff union calls for a 27-hour strike on Wednesday at Lufthansa
The German union ver.di has called for a strike by Lufthansa ground staff starting from 04:00 on Wednesday until 07:10 on Thursday.The move is...
KLM Equipment Services switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel for diesel-powered ground vehicles at Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Equipment Services (KES) has announced its transition to Neste MY Renewable Diesel for its diesel-powered ground vehicle fleet at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.Neste's HVO100,...
Small plane crashes into mobile homes in Florida, killing several people
A small plane crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, killing several people, both in the aircraft and inside the homes.The incident...
Groupe ADP and Dassault Aviation partner to advance sustainable aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport
Groupe ADP (operator of Paris airports), Dassault Aviation and subsidiary Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) have signed a five-year agreement to propel Paris-Le Bourget airport...
Miraculous escape as small plane crashes in Vanuatu: Passengers unharmed amidst significant damage
In a fortunate turn of events, all 6 passengers and 2 crew members on a Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 Islander registered YJ-AL3 that crashed during take-off...
U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed into Yellow Sea off South Korea
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed into the Yellow Sea west of the Korean Peninsula after experiencing an "in-flight emergency."The incident took place on...
Nationwide strike also affects Hamburg and Cologne/Bonn airports on Thursday, 1 February 2024
The trade union ver.di has called for a nationwide 24-hour warning strike affecting airport security checkpoint employees across Germany, starting from Wednesday, January 31,...