According to a statement from the Civil Aviation Administration of Lithuania, Belarus carried out a "hybrid attack" against the country, resulting in a temporary halt to operations at Vilnius Airport. The authority detected navigational traces characteristic of balloons. The airport returned to civilian operations after more than an hour
The airports of Rzeszow and Lublin were once again temporarily closed due to the "need to ensure freedom of action for military aviation". Operations are back to normal with no significant flight delays reported
The airline, hotel and tourism organizations in the United States have issued a special request to the US Congress to prevent harm to passengers during spring break and major summer events; they warn of long wait times and billions in damage to the economy
A 10% YoY jump and more than 22% above pre-corona levels, alongside the expansion of regional hubs, the entry of new airlines, and huge investments in infrastructure. Romanian aviation is establishing its position as a major player in the skies of Europe
Heathrow Airport will allocate over £80 million ($100 million) to airlines to reduce the cost gap with conventional jet fuel, in a move that aims to cut around 600,000 tonnes of carbon emissions a year
The European Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines: "Unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of SAM systems creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels." CZIB extended until March 31, 2026
Athens Airport has provided an update on progress in the ATHENIAN project, which focuses on renewing local airspace systems and adapting them to European standards.The list of participants includes local and regional airlines and the Hellenic Air Force
AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the controversial decision to partially close the US airspace for 10 days has been canceled. "The FAA and DOW acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion"
Extraordinary, severe, and immediate flight restrictions for ten days in the southwestern United States, without explanation: El Paso airport completely closed, restrictions also in large areas of New Mexico. Authorities do not justify the decision, and warn against violating the ban
Holiday Lines owners Arnon Englender and Ami Cohen have decided to begin the licensing process that will turn their two companies into another Israeli airline competing with EL AL, Israir, Arkia, and Air Haifa. Both TUS & Blue Bird plan to continue operations
