Belgian hacker faces 3-year sentence for American Airlines breach, escapes U.S. extradition and 45 years in jail
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by André Orban
11h ago
Kevin D., a 27-year-old Flemish hacker, was sentenced to three years in prison by the Mechelen correctional court for hacking into American Airlines’ systems in 2022. He accessed personnel data and booked 20 free business class tickets, though he did not use them. A Texas court issued an international arrest warrant, where he could have ..read more
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Marabu Airlines opens new base at Cologne/Bonn Airport
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by André Orban
11h ago
Marabu Airlines celebrated the opening of its new base at Cologne Bonn Airport on October 11, coinciding with the start of North Rhine-Westphalia’s autumn vacations. The holiday airline, a sister company of Condor, marked the occasion with a water salute for its Airbus A320neo and gift bags for passengers. Initially, Marabu will operate flights to ..read more
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Brussels Airlines flight from Dakar makes emergency landing at Vitoria Airport, Spain, due to smoke in cabin
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by André Orban
11h ago
Brussels Airlines flight SN204 from Dakar to Brussels made an emergency landing at Foronda Airport in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, early this morning after smoke was detected in the cabin while flying over the Cantabrian Sea. The Airbus A330 registered OO-SFJ (pictured above, Eurowings livery), carrying 260 passengers, landed safely at 03:35. Despite the issue being resolved ..read more
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Icelandair launches year-round service to Lisbon
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by André Orban
12h ago
On October 11, Icelandair inaugurated its new service between Keflavik Airport, Iceland, and Lisbon, Portugal. Originally planned as a seasonal route, strong demand has prompted Icelandair to offer year-round flights to the Portuguese capital. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights to Lisbon, adding it to their network of around 60 global destinations. Lisbon’s rich cultural ..read more
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Smoke in cockpit, priority landing for Brussels Airlines Airbus A319
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by Bart Noëth
17h ago
In the morning of 12 October, a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 (registered OO-SSX) operated flight SN2298 from Stockholm, Sweden to Brussels, Belgium. Just before landing at Brussels Airport, the pilots noticed smoke in the cockpit. They informed air traffic control and were given a priority landing on runway 25L.  Emergency services awaited the aircraft, which ..read more
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Boeing cuts 17,000 jobs and delays jet delivery due to strikes
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by Bart Noëth
23h ago
Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg has shared an update with employees, highlighting the significant challenges the company faces and outlining key decisions for its recovery. Boeing is making structural changes to remain competitive, including a 10% reduction workforce reduction, roughly 17.000 employees, across all levels and a focus on core business areas. Ortberg announced ..read more
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Fort-de-France (Martinique) Airport shut down amid protests over high cost of living
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by André Orban
2d ago
Protests in Martinique have escalated, leading to the shutdown of the island’s international airport after demonstrators overran the tarmac and attempted to breach the main terminal. The unrest, sparked by anger over the high cost of living, has turned violent, with one fatality and multiple injuries reported since protests began earlier in the week. Hundreds ..read more
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Record-breaking passenger numbers and accolades for London Heathrow in September 2024
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by André Orban
2d ago
London Heathrow Airport experienced its busiest start to autumn ever, with 7.3 million passengers passing through in September 2024, surpassing last year’s record by over 200,000. Assistance services also saw a record, supporting over 210,000 passengers. The airport rounded off a successful summer, welcoming more than 30 million passengers from June to September. Heathrow saw ..read more
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Keflavík Airport sees 5.6% increase in September 2024 traffic
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by André Orban
2d ago
Keflavík Airport (KEF) welcomed 790,809 passengers in September 2024, a 5.6% rise compared to the same period in 2023. A total of 25 airlines operated flights to 80 destinations, with New York, London, Copenhagen, Paris, and Amsterdam being the most popular routes. The airport’s busiest day was September 1st, with 33,320 passengers. Foreign departures totalled ..read more
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Delta Air Lines to launch nonstop Minneapolis-Copenhagen service in May 2025
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by André Orban
2d ago
Delta Air Lines will introduce a new nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) and Copenhagen (CPH) starting in May 2025, expanding its European network. The route will operate three times weekly and provide travellers from MSP direct access to seven European destinations. The service is supported by Delta’s recent codeshare agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS ..read more
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