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Europe resumes flights to Baghdad after 35 years of suspension

Iraq’s Transport Ministry announced that Aegean Airlines, based in Greece, has become the first European airline in 35 years to land at Baghdad International Airport. The ministry described the flight as a turning point that marks Iraq’s reintegration into the European aviation network and......

Royal Air Maroc announces 10 new direct routes to Europe, Africa, and the Americas in 2026

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its international network significantly in 2026, reinforcing Casablanca's status as a major global aviation hub. The airline will launch ten new direct routes connecting Morocco to key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to an official......

Morocco secures €270 million from AfDB to upgrade airport infrastructure

Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),......

Airbus expands manufacturing footprint with acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems Casablanca site

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing......

Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggling balloons from Belarus

Lithuania declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in response to repeated incursions of weather balloons from Belarus that officials say are being used to smuggle contraband cigarettes, marking an escalation in tensions between the Baltic nation and its authoritarian neighbor. The Lithuanian government......

Lithuania declares state of emergency over smuggling balloons from Belarus

Lithuania announced on Tuesday that it has enacted a state of emergency in response to a series of security threats linked to smuggling balloons allegedly launched from Belarus. According to Lithuanian authorities, traffickers have been using meteorological balloons to transport illegal cigarettes across......

Venezuela files complaint over Trump’s remarks on closing its airspace

Venezuela announced on Sunday that it has formally submitted a complaint to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), accusing the United States of violating its sovereignty after President Donald Trump declared that Venezuelan airspace should be treated as fully closed. Transportation Minister Ramon......

Indian fighter pilot killed in crash during Dubai airshow demonstration

A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Dubai Airshow when an Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic demonstration, killing its pilot. According to an official statement released by the Dubai Government Media Office, the Tejas aircraft was participating in the day’s scheduled......

Germany authorizes military to shoot down suspicious drones

The German government has passed legislation allowing the Bundeswehr to shoot down unidentified drones suspected of spying on military bases, industrial sites, and other critical infrastructure. The move comes amid growing concerns that some drones may be operated by state actors with potential sabotage......