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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.