Wizz Air strengthens links from Eindhoven and Charleroi to Yerevan as part of broader Armenia expansion
Wizz Air is reinforcing its network between Western Europe and the Caucasus by combining new Eindhoven and Brussels South Charleroi routes with a wider strategic expansion in Armenia, including additional aircraft and new destinations. Eindhoven–Yerevan Route Confirmed The airline will connect Eindhoven Airport and Yerevan from 26 October 2026, operating: 3 weekly flights (Monday, Wednesday,
Ryanair urges Belgium to scrap aviation tax hike immediately to avoid traffic loss
Ryanair is calling on Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to immediately abolish the planned fivefold increase in aviation taxes, warning that delaying a decision until July risks significant losses in traffic, tourism, and jobs. The airline argues that waiting to “reassess” the tax mid-summer is ineffective, as airlines will have already finalised their Winter
Brussels Airport opens sustainable parking hub with EV charging and solar power
Brussels Airport has inaugurated a new multi-storey parking facility designed to centralise car rental services and support its long-term sustainability and infrastructure strategy. The eight-floor parking tower, located within walking distance of the terminal, provides over 2,500 spaces across 90,000 m². It will serve as a single hub for car hire operations, replacing dispersed facilities
FAA probes near-miss between United jet and Black Hawk military helicopter in Santa Ana, California
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a serious near-miss involving a United Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter near John Wayne Airport. The incident occurred as United flight UA589, a Boeing 737-800 (reg. N76519) arriving from San Francisco, was on final approach. A cockpit collision-avoidance alert was triggered when a
SWISS expands Air-Rail network with new Grindelwald connection
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), in partnership with Swiss Federal Railways and Jungfrau Railways, has added Grindelwald to its Air Rail network, improving seamless access to the Bernese Alps for international travellers. The new connection allows passengers to book integrated air-and-rail journeys to Grindelwald via Interlaken, with tickets available immediately through SWISS channels and travel
IAG Cargo expands Summer 2026 network with new St. Louis route and increased global capacity
IAG Cargo has unveiled an expanded Summer 2026 schedule, highlighted by a new transatlantic route and significant capacity growth across key global markets. A major addition is a four-times-weekly service between London Heathrow Airport and St. Louis, launching on 19 April 2026. This marks IAG Cargo’s 27th U.S. destination and introduces the only direct link
India commits $3 billion to expand aviation with 100 new airports
India has approved a $3 billion investment to significantly expand its aviation sector, including plans to develop 100 new airports and 200 heliports under an extended regional connectivity programme. The government will continue the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme—launched in 2016—for another 10 years, through fiscal 2035–36. The initiative combines infrastructure funding with
Brussels Airport honours top airlines and partners at 2025 Aviation Awards
Brussels Airport presented eleven awards at its 19th Aviation Awards ceremony, recognising airlines and partners for outstanding performance in punctuality, safety, sustainability, cargo operations, and network development. A new “Airline Partnership Award” category was also introduced. Key passenger airline winners Punctuality (Short-haul): Finnair (third win) Punctuality (Long-haul): Thai Airways International (fourth win) Short-haul network development:
EuroAirport adds eight new destinations for Summer 2026 despite runway works
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg will offer around 100 direct destinations with more than 30 airlines during the Summer 2026 schedule (29 March–31 October), including eight new routes and expanded frequencies across its network. New destinations include Bodrum, Chisinau, Lille, Podgorica, Poznan, Stockholm, Târgu Mures, and Warsaw, enhancing connectivity across Europe and the Mediterranean. Existing routes will also
Pressure mounts on Air Canada CEO after French-language controversy following fatal crash
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is facing escalating political backlash after issuing an English-only condolence message following a fatal crash in New York, despite issuing a public apology for his limited French proficiency. The controversy stems from a video message released after the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport, which killed two pilots, including Quebec
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