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No flights at Charleroi Airport following bomb threat on Ryanair aircraft

2 days ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

Air traffic at Brussels South Charleroi Airport has been temporarily suspended after a bomb threat was reported on board a Ryanair aircraft shortly before 11:00 AM. As a result, no flights are currently allowed to land or depart from the airport. The Ryanair flight, which originated from Porto, landed safely, according to confirmation from the airport to VRT NWS. The aircraft was immediately moved to a remote area of the airport.
Mid-flight surprise: baby girl born at 18,000 feet on Brussels-Castellón flight

6 days ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

A routing Ryanair flight from Brussels (CRL) to Castellón, Spain (flight FR4797), turned extraordinary on Thursday, May 8, when a passenger went into labour mid-air — and gave birth to a baby girl at 18,000 feet. Shortly after take-off, the expectant mother, a Spanish national, began experiencing contractions and soon after, her waters broke. The crew swiftly alerted the captain, who made the decision to divert to the nearest suitable airport.
International Airlines Group orders seventy-one long-haul aircraft in major fleet modernisation drive

6 days ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL, has placed a landmark order for 71 new long-haul aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and sustainability strategy. This substantial order includes aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, with the group aiming to enhance fuel efficiency, replace older widebody jets, and prepare for increased long-haul demand in the coming years.
Ant smugglers Seppe and David back in Belgium after Kenyan conviction

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

After spending over a month in detention in Kenya, Flemish teenagers Seppe Lodewijckx (18) and David Lornoy (19) have returned to Belgium following their conviction for the attempted smuggling of 5,000 live ants. The two arrived at Brussels Airport in Zaventem on Wednesday morning, visibly relieved and grateful to be home. The pair, from Mol, had been held in Kenya since April 5 and appeared in court on May 7, where they were fined approximately €6,831 each.
China Airlines selects Boeing 777X to enhance long-haul and cargo capabilities

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

Boeing and China Airlines have announced a significant fleet expansion, with the Taiwanese carrier placing a firm order for 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 Freighters. This move makes China Airlines the first airline in Taiwan to adopt the fuel-efficient 777X family, underscoring its commitment to modernizing its fleet and improving performance on key long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
Air New Zealand unveils redesigned Boeing 787-9 cabin experience

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

To mark 85 years of proud aviation history, Air New Zealand has revealed its fully redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner — the first complete nose-to-tail retrofit of its kind globally. From Wednesday 7 May, customers can book flights aboard this aircraft, which promises to redefine the future of long-haul travel. The retrofitted Dreamliner, registration ZK-NZH, is currently in Auckland undergoing final testing before its maiden commercial flight on Monday 19 May from Auckland to Brisbane.
Brussels Airlines A330 diverts to Entebbe after cockpit window damage

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

On 4 May, a Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 (registration OO-SFE) operating flight SN455 from Brussels (Belgium) to Entebbe (Uganda) via Bujumbura (Burundi) diverted directly to Entebbe, skipping its scheduled stop in Bujumbura. Photos obtained by Aviation24.be show visible damage to the aircraft, including a broken cockpit window on the captain’s side and noticeable damage to the nose cone.
Airlines suspend flights to Israel following Houthi missile strike near Tel Aviv airport

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

Several international airlines have suspended their flights to and from Israel after a missile launched by Houthi rebels reportedly targeted an area near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport. British Airways has announced that it is suspending its flights to Tel Aviv until May 7. Air India has taken similar action, halting all flights to Israel until May 6. The Lufthansa Group — which includes SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines — has also cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv through May 6.
Brussels Airlines cancels Tel Aviv flights following rocket strike near airport

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

Brussels Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv through Tuesday, 6 May, following a rocket attack launched by Yemeni Houthi rebels, which resulted in debris landing near Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. The decision was made by the Lufthansa Group, of which the Belgian airline is a part. The airline’s scheduled flight on Sunday morning was already cancelled, and Monday’s service on 5 May will also not operate.
KLM grounds Boeing 787s after maintenance error

1 week ago | aviation24.be | Bart Noëth

KLM cancelled three flights on Saturday after discovering errors in the maintenance procedures of several Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline says it uncovered issues with how specific maintenance tasks were carried out. Affected passengers were rebooked, but further delays and disruptions may occur in the coming days. KLM operates a fleet of 24 Boeing 787s. Seven of these have been grounded after the airline identified that maintenance procedures had not been followed correctly.