Europe

Belgian commuter airline Air Antwerp has confirmed that it is ceasing operations, in a tweet posted on Friday evening. News agency Belga had previously reported that the airline will be dissolved. Sincerest … [read more]

World2Fly, a new airline owned by Spanish travel company Iberostar, has received its first of two Airbus A350-900 aircraft on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The Madrid-based carrier offers flights to … [read more]

Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has received its first Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft at the end of May. The carrier’s first A320neo jet left Airbus’ production site in Toulouse on May 18th, whereas … [read more]

Austrian Airlines has phased out its final remaining De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 (Dash 8) turboprop aircraft. The last two flights were operated between Vienna and Innsbruck on Monday, May 31st. The turboprop … [read more]

The European Council has agreed to ban airlines from Belarus, as part of sanctions against the country’s government. Furthermore, the council asks airlines in the Euopean Union to avoid using Belarusian airspace. … [read more]

Ryanair flight FR4978 was forced to divert to Minsk after threats were made against the aircraft by Belarus. The Boeing 737-800 of Ryanair Sun (registration SP-RSM) was operating on a scheduled flight … [read more]

Lufthansa Group has announced that it has signed agreements for additional Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft. The first 787 planes are set to be delivered this year. On Monday, the German … [read more]

Russian carrier Smartavia has received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft, registered as VP-BOS. The Airbus jet was previously in service for Mexican low-cost carrier Interjet. It was withdrawn from service in March … [read more]