European aviation news

Civilian aviation news September 14, 2026

airBaltic Seeks Chapter 11 Protection as €350 Million Financing Supports Restructuring

Aviation News – Latvia’s national airline airBaltic has voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in New York as it…

Chaos at security Schiphol | Rob Vogelaar

Civilian aviation news August 20, 2026

Schiphol Security Work-to-Rule Actions Trigger Massive Terminal Delays for Passengers

Aviation News – Schiphol security strike delays have begun causing major operational disruptions across Amsterdam Airport Schiphol after security staff initiated strict work-to-rule actions and…

Civilian aviation news August 14, 2026

Air Montenegro Expands Fleet with Embraer E195LR Aircraft Leased from TrueNoord

Aviation News – Air Montenegro has expanded its regional fleet by taking delivery of an Embraer E195LR on a five-year operating lease from regional jet…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News August 3, 2026

Battle for easyJet Escalates as Board Synchronizes Takeover Deadlines for Apollo and Castlelake

AviationNews – British low-cost carrier easyJet has set an identical deadline for Castlelake and Apollo Global Management to submit firm takeover offers, intensifying the competition…

Civilian aviation news July 4, 2026

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Braces for Passenger Surge with 12.7 Million Summer Travelers Expected

Aviation News – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is preparing to manage a significant influx of travelers, projecting more than 12.7 million passengers between early July and…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News May 22, 2026

Airbus Appeals Manslaughter Conviction to France’s Highest Court Over 2009 AF447 Crash

AviationNews – Airbus has officially announced its intention to appeal to the French Court of Cassation following a recent conviction for involuntary manslaughter related to…

Civilian aviation news May 13, 2026

Lufthansa Group Takes Control of ITA Airways with €325 Million Majority Stake Acquisition

Aviation News – The Lufthansa Group has significantly expanded its influence in the European aviation market by increasing its stake in ITA Airways to 90…

Civilian aviation news March 27, 2026

Lufthansa Celebrates Centennial Milestone with Unique Staff-Designed Airbus A321neo Livery

AviationNews – Lufthansa has officially unveiled a specially commissioned Airbus A321neo featuring a unique anniversary livery to commemorate the airline’s 100th anniversary. This distinctive aircraft…

Civilian aviation news December 19, 2025

Schiphol Baggage System Failure Leaves 20,000 Suitcases Stranded Ahead of Christmas

Aviation News – A major technical failure at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol left an estimated 20,000 suitcases behind on Friday, disrupting thousands of passengers just days before…

Civilian aviation news December 1, 2025

EasyJet Fast-Tracks Phase-Out of Airbus A319 Fleet to Boost Efficiency with Neo Models

AviationNews – EasyJet has officially confirmed plans to accelerate the retirement of its remaining Airbus A319 aircraft, marking a decisive shift towards a more modern…

Boeing 757-300 D-ABON Condor landing at Frankfurt Airport

Civilian aviation news November 4, 2025

Condor to Retire Europe’s Last Boeing 757-300, Marking End of an Aviation Era

Aviation News – Condor prepares final Boeing 757-300 flight in Europe German leisure airline Condor is set to bid farewell to the Boeing 757-300, marking…