Germany Scrambles Jets After False Hijack Alert

By admin October 14, 2026 No comment

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A passenger flight from the Greek island of Corfu to Nuremberg, Germany, landed safely on Tuesday after a cockpit hijack alert prompted the German air force to scramble two Eurofighter jets. German police said the hijack code 7500 was transmitted and radio contact with the pilot was lost, triggering security procedures. Turkey-based Corendon Airlines attributed […]

Italy’s Catania Airport Shuts as Mount Etna Ash Disrupts Flights

By admin September 26, 2026 No comment

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Flights at Italy’s Catania airport were suspended on Saturday after volcanic ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing activity, along with weather conditions, disrupted operations, according to the company operating the Sicilian airport. All arrivals have been suspended until 1000 GMT on Sunday. Catania airport is Italy’s fifth-busiest by passenger traffic and

Explosion Collapses Building in Central Athens, Three Injured

By admin September 25, 2026 No comment

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An explosion caused a two-storey residential building to partially collapse in Athens’ popular Plaka district on Friday, injuring three people and damaging nearby homes, shops and cars. The cause of the blast has not yet been determined. The explosion occurred near major tourist attractions including the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus, sending debris and […]

Catania Airport Suspends Flights Again as Mount Etna Ash Disrupts Travel

By admin September 14, 2026 No comment

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Flights at Italy’s Catania airport were suspended again on Monday as volcanic ash from Mount Etna’s ongoing activity disrupted operations. Airport operator SAC said all arrivals would be halted until 4 p.m. local time, affecting one of Italy’s busiest airports and potentially disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and one […]

Boeing Edges Airbus as Aircraft Orders Cross 300 at Farnborough Airshow

By admin July 23, 2026 No comment

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Aircraft manufacturers secured more than 300 commercial aircraft orders at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, with Boeing narrowly leading Airbus in total deals. According to a Reuters tally, around 327 firm orders were announced during the event, surpassing the previous Farnborough show in 2024. However, the total remained well below industry expectations of

Ryanair Says Foreign Object May Have Caused Boeing Window Incident

By admin July 20, 2026 No comment

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said initial findings suggest that a foreign object may have caused the Boeing 737 window incident in which a passenger was partially sucked out of the aircraft. The suspected damage is believed to have occurred after an engine was struck during takeoff from Thessaloniki, although investigators have not yet confirmed the […]

Latvia Seeks Strategic Investor to Stabilise Financially Struggling airBaltic

By admin July 18, 2026 No comment

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The Latvian government is in discussions with a strategic investor to support state-controlled airline airBaltic as it works to strengthen its finances and avoid the risk of default. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs confirmed that talks with a serious potential partner are underway, adding that the government aims to complete the process this summer. As part […]

Airbus in Talks to Sell More A330neo Jets to Saudi Carrier Flynas

By admin July 16, 2026 No comment

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Airbus is in discussions with Saudi Arabian low-cost airline Flynas to sell additional A330neo widebody aircraft, according to industry sources. The announcement could be made as early as next week’s Farnborough Airshow, although neither Airbus nor Flynas has officially confirmed the deal. If finalized, the agreement would further strengthen Flynas’ long-haul

No-Fly Zone for US-Iran Talks Causes Flight Disruptions at Zurich Airport

By admin June 22, 2026 No comment

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Flight operations at Zurich Airport faced significant disruptions after a technical issue linked to security measures for ongoing US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. Swiss air traffic control authority Skyguide said the problem occurred when a newly established restricted airspace over the Buergenstock resort, where the negotiations are taking place, was integrated into

Twelve are injured due to turbulence on the Doha-Dublin flight

By admin May 27, 2024 No comment

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Twelve individuals were injured due to turbulence on a flight from Doha to Dublin, according to Dublin Airport operator DAA. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner encountered turbulence while flying over Turkey. Upon landing around 13:00 local time, Qatar Airways flight QR017 was met by emergency services, including airport police, ambulance, and fire officers. Six passengers and