Futur avion de combat européen : le projet Scaf vacille à nouveau. Mercredi, Dassault Aviation a accusé Airbus de compromettre le programme,

AviationNews – The Lufthansa Group has significantly downgraded its full-year financial outlook for 2026 following a sharp 56 percent drop in second-quarter operating profit. This sudden downturn highlights the severe financial impact of mounting jet fuel expenses and the costly aftermath of recent labor strikes across the European aviation sector. On Tuesday, August 4, the German aviation giant revealed that its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to €383 million in the second quarter, down from €870 million during the same period last year.

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 starts a major financial restructuring. The airline said the process is meant to cut debt and improve its financial position as pressure continues to build across the aviation industry. The restructuring comes as airlines face growing financial uncertainty, with the…

Ryanair is cutting winter capacity as high jet-fuel prices linked to the Iran war threaten profits and could push European fares higher.

​Aviation News – Apollo Global has reached a definitive agreement to acquire European budget carrier easyJet in a cash transaction valuing the airline at approximately £5.70 billion ($7.7 billion). The acquisition resolves months of corporate takeover speculation and secures a private equity partner for one of Europe's primary low-cost carriers. ​The transaction comes after alternative suitor Castlelake officially abandoned its pursuit, clearing the path for Apollo Global to finalize the buyout.

Aviation News – easyJet has agreed in principle to an improved takeover proposal from U.S. investment firm Castlelake, valuing the British low-cost airline at up to £5.5 billion. The proposed acquisition could significantly reshape the European aviation market if the deal proceeds.   The revised offer values easyJet at £6.90 per share, representing a 73% premium over the airline's closing share price on May 29, when Castlelake first revealed its interest.

AviationNews – Air travel to, from, and over Italy faces severe disruption today due to a massive 24-hour strike by ENAV air traffic controllers, causing sweeping delays and flight cancellations. The crucial aviation hub of Milan Malpensa has been particularly hard-hit by this widespread industrial action. The nationwide work stoppage, taking place on July 5, 2026, heavily involves personnel from…

A two-day strike by French air traffic controllers has led to widespread flight cancellations and delays across Europe, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and exposing systemic issues withi

Lufthansa Group will increase its stake in ITA Airways to 90 percent for 325 million euros, pending regulatory approvals, with deal closing expected in early 2027.

IAG is reportedly pulling back from TAP Air Portugal acquisition due to Portugal’s 49.9% stake limit and strict privatization terms.

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AviationNews – European air traffic has officially surpassed its pre-pandemic peak, with Eurocontrol reporting a record-breaking 11.12 million flights conducted throughout 2025. This achievement marks the definitive end of the recovery era, as the industry finally moves beyond the benchmark set in 2019. According to the latest data released in early January 2026, the total number of flights across the Eurocontrol area grew by 4% compared to 2024.

Aviation News – KLM confirmed that the first trucks carrying de-icing fluid are en route to Schiphol, easing concerns over aircraft winter operations after supplies ran critically low. The delivery is crucial to maintaining safe departures during freezing conditions at the Netherlands’ main airport. The trucks departed from Germany and are expected to arrive at Schiphol by tomorrow evening, following earlier warnings from KLM that existing stocks were close to running out.

Aviation News – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has already cancelled around 450 flights due to heavy snowfall, with more disruptions expected, underlining the weather’s growing impact on European air travel. The situation matters for passengers and airlines as winter conditions continue to strain airport operations and schedules. Severe winter weather has disrupted operations at Schiphol throughout the day, following a similar pattern on the previous day when more than 600 flights were cancelled.

Aviation News – Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority (YPA) temporarily closed Greek airspace on Sunday after massive radio interference disrupted almost all frequencies in the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR), severely affecting flights nationwide. The incident forced limits on take-offs and landings, highlighting the critical vulnerability of air traffic communications. The disruption occurred on January 4, 2026, at 08:59 local time, when YPA detected widespread interference across operational frequencies serving the Athens FIR.

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 the Christmas travel peak. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of airport baggage operations during high-demand periods. The disruption occurred in Departure Hall 2, where part of the baggage handling system became unavailable for several hours.

Aviation News – Airbus has secured a €30 million contract from the European Maritime Safety Agency to deliver uncrewed aerial surveillance services across European waters. The agreement strengthens maritime safety by expanding long-range monitoring and persistent surveillance capabilities for coast guard operations. The framework contract appoints Airbus to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems services using its Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System. Awarded by EMSA, the deal marks the first operational deployment of Flexrotor services in Europe and supports multipurpose maritime surveillance missions, including border control, search and rescue support, and environmental monitoring.

Aviation News – Belgium must return two government aircraft following a court decision that annulled their procurement, leaving the country without its own jets. The ruling matters because it disrupts diplomatic and royal travel at a time when Belgium needs reliable air transport to participate in international engagements. The court sided with several competing bidders who challenged the contract award, concluding that the selection process was flawed.