KLM ground staff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will stage a two-hour strike on September 10, 2025, in protest against what unions describe as an inadequate labor agreement. The strike is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., with potential impacts on airport operations.
London Heathrow Airport has reached new heights in slot valuation, with recent transactions pushing prices as high as $75 million for coveted takeoff and landing rights. The airport’s significance as one of the world’s busiest hubs, coupled with its constrained capacity, has turned slots into highly prized strategic assets for airlines seeking to expand or maintain their presence…
KLM has confirmed it will resume flights between Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV)starting September 28, 2025, marking a cautious return to the Israeli market after operations were suspended due to regional instability.
Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.
Air France-KLM has announced that Angus Clarke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will resign from his role effective 31 August 2025. The resignation marks a significant executive transition at the top level of one of Europe’s largest airline groups.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is experiencing significant delays in the delivery of its Airbus A350 aircraft, with revised schedules now reflecting a 6 to 12 month setback. The delays are attributed to persistent supply chain disruptionsimpacting aircraft production, a challenge affecting multiple operators globally.
KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands, has officially taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, with manufacturer serial number 12600. The aircraft is equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A30 engines and represents a significant milestone in the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization efforts.
Aeroitalia has strengthened its international connectivity by signing a strategic interline agreement with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM. This multilateral pact marks a major step in Aeroitalia’s global integration strategy, allowing the Italian carrier to offer seamless connections across transatlantic and intra-European routes via the extensive networks of its new partners.
KLM has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42507. The aircraft is powered by General Electric GEnx-1B76 engines, a high-bypass turbofan engine known for its fuel efficiency and long-range performance.
KLM (Netherlands) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A321neo aircraft, serial number 12532, powered by LEAP-1A30 engines. This delivery aligns with the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and reduce its carbon footprint.
