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Ryanair renews criticism of von der Leyen over air traffic control delays
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (367+ words) Ryanair has stepped up its criticism of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging Brussels to move forward with long-discussed reforms to Europe's air traffic control system after a report from the French Senate highlighted growing delays across the…...
VINCI Airports to lead modernisation and development of Rennes and Dinard Bretagne airports
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (387+ words) On the Ground // Jul 2026 VINCI Airports "a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub "has been selected to modernise and develop Rennes and Dinard Bretagne airports, alongside the Ille-et-Vilaine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and SEALAR. Together, the…...
France's SD Aviation adds Diamond DA62 fleet for charter
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (104+ words) " Tis Meyer (Plane Pics. org) In addition to the DA62s, SD Aviation's fleet includes two Citation Mustangs, two Citation M2 Gen2s, a Phenom 100, a Phenom 300, and a Phenom 300 E. The company has placed an order with Textron Aviation for two Citation M2 Gen2s and a Citation…...
KLM increases Amsterdam flights from Teesside
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (560+ words) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines says increasing its Teesside-Amsterdam service to three flights daily shows "commitment to the region. The airline's Teesside to Amsterdam Schiphol route will increase from two to three services a day during its 2026 winter season. The route…...
RYANAIR CALLS ON "USELESS" VON DER LEYEN TO TAKE ACTION ON ATC DELAYS AS THE FRENCH SENATE ADMIT THAT FRENCH ATC IS "WORST IN EUROPE" AND COSTS AIRLINES "800 MILLION IN 2025
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (253+ words) VON DER LEYEN TALKS ABOUT COMPETITIVENESS BUT DOES NOTHING "TO DELIVER IT Ryanair, Europe's No. 1 airline, today (9 July) called on "Useless" von der Leyen, the EU Commission President, to stop talking about competitiveness and instead deliver. Ryanair has forwarded a…...
Air France Brings French-Style Hospitality to New Heathrow Lounge
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (663+ words) Published on July 9, 2026 Air France lounge facilities will expand in 2026 as the airline prepares to open a new premium lounge at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, introducing a French-inspired hospitality experience for eligible travellers. The new facility is scheduled to open…...
15 Years in Service: Lufthansa Airbus A340 Celebrates Climate Research Milestone
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (593+ words) Lufthansa's Airbus A340-300 "Viersen" (D-AIGT) has reached a remarkable milestone. On July 8, 2026, the aircraft completes exactly 15 years of collecting vital climate data during regular passenger flights as part of the European IAGOS research program. The journey began on July 8, 2011, when the…...
VINCI Airports, the Ille-et-Vilaine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and SEALAR, have been chosen to ensure the modernization and development of Rennes and Dinard airports
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (213+ words) Following a competitive bidding process lasting almost two years, the offer submitted by'VINCI Airports, the Ille-et-Vilaine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and SEALAR, for the management of Rennes and Dinard Bretagne airports was chosen by the elected officials of the…...
KLM adds third daily Teesside-Amsterdam flight for winter 2026
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (155+ words) KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing its Teesside International to Amsterdam Schiphol service from two to three flights a day for the 2026 winter season. The extra daily flight will begin on 26 October, when the airline moves to its winter schedule....
Air France Opens New Lounge at Most Connected Airport in the World
4+ day, 15+ min ago (625+ words) LONDON- Air France (AF) opened its new lounge at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on 7 July 2026, marking the first time the carrier offers a dedicated space at this key medium-haul hub. The lounge sits in Terminal 4 and gives travelers a quiet,…...