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Marc Leonelli

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Bonjour, je m'appelle Olivier et j'ai 37 ans. Je suis pilote de ligne et j'ai une passion pour l'aviation depuis mon enfance. Bienvenue sur mon site web où je partage mon expérience, mes aventures et ma passion pour le vol. Au plaisir de vous faire découvrir le monde à travers mes yeux de pilote.

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Emirates Targets Milan-Lima Nonstop by 2027: Italy Divided Over Economic Opportunity and Local Carrier Protection

Emirates' proposed 2027 Milan-Malpensa to Lima nonstop route has sparked fierce debate in Italy, pitting Lombardy's econ...

Companies

VietJet Enters Europe with Prague: What This New Airline Route Really Means for Travel

Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet has launched a Hanoi-Prague route via Almaty, marking the first Asian budget airline...

Airports

Birmingham bets £2 billion on becoming UK’s air gateway without new runway

Birmingham Airport unveils a £2 billion masterplan to double passenger traffic to 30 million by 2041, focusing on termin...

Companies

Emirates SkyCargo: Why the Airline is Betting $1 Billion on South America This Year

Emirates SkyCargo is investing nearly $1 billion in 2026 to expand its South American cargo network, adding seven weekly...

Companies

Why European Airfares Will Skyrocket Until 2029: Expensive Fuel to Reshape the Industry

European airlines face a bleak period ahead as airfares surge over the next three years, driven by soaring fuel costs, s...

Destinations

Ryanair snubs France in 29 new 2027 routes: UK regional airports and Morocco take center stage

Ryanair has unveiled the first wave of 29 new summer 2027 routes, with France notably absent. The airline prioritizes UK...

Companies

Kenya Airways in the spotlight after controversial death aboard Nairobi-Lagos flight

A passenger died aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after becoming agitated, attempting cockpit access,...

Destinations

Russia-Vietnam: How ACMI Leasing Could Reshape Travel Between the Two Countries

Moscow and Hanoi are negotiating a landmark deal that could see Vietnam Airlines lease aircraft to Russian carriers, byp...

Destinations

Aeromexico to Connect Paris and Guadalajara in 2027: What This New Route Means for Travelers

Aeromexico will launch a direct Paris–Guadalajara route in 2027, cutting travel times by up to 4 hours and offering a st...

Destinations

Malaysia: Why France is the Top European Market for Direct Flights to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines

France leads Europe in direct flights to Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, welcoming 131,500 French visitors in early...

Destinations

Caribbean Airlines relaunches Tobago-Toronto and Caracas routes in 2026

Caribbean Airlines, Trinidad and Tobago’s national carrier, will launch a new weekly nonstop Tobago-Toronto route and re...

Destinations

New York-Tel Aviv for under €200: How this long-haul low-cost flight will revolutionize your getaways

A revolution is brewing in transatlantic skies. From November 2026, Icelandic low-cost airline Play will launch a direct...

Companies

Ryanair and Wizz Air Smash September Figures: Who Really Benefits from This Growth?

Europe’s low-cost giants Ryanair and Wizz Air reported record traffic in September 2026, with Ryanair carrying 20.1 mill...

Companies

RwandAir bets on long-haul with four additional Airbus A330-200s: here are the targeted destinations

French travelers may soon enjoy new intercontinental connections from Africa. RwandAir, Rwanda’s national carrier, is ac...

Companies

Pegasus Airlines Acquires Smartwings: Turkish Low-Cost Giant Expands into Central Europe

Pegasus Airlines completes a €154 million acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines, creating a dominant low-cost for...

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Flydubai in Crisis After Cockpit Attack: How Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Narrowly Avoided Disaster

A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv faced a suspected terrorist attack on September 30, 2026, when the co-pilot sta...

Manufacturers

Airbus A350F: Historic First Flight of the Cargo Jet Set to Revolutionize Air Freight in 2027

The aviation sector witnessed a pivotal moment on September 29 with the maiden flight of the Airbus A350F from Toulouse-...

Destinations

Dominican Republic Boosts Air Links to Europe: How to Benefit from New Opportunities in 2026-2027

With a 14.3% surge in French tourists from January to August 2026, the Dominican Republic is emerging as a top European...

Destinations

French bee Launches Maldives and Sri Lanka Routes This Winter: How to Book at the Best Price

French low-cost carrier French bee expands its Indian Ocean network from Paris-Orly starting December 19, 2026, adding M...

Destinations

Transavia France ramps up Morocco operations: 160 weekly flights this winter, here’s how to benefit

Transavia France has transported over 1.7 million passengers between France and Morocco in 2026, a 21% year-on-year incr...

Manufacturers

Airbus A321neo: Why This Corrosion Protection Flaw Could Disrupt Your Next Flights

A corrosion protection flaw discovered on hundreds of Airbus A321neo aircraft in production may disrupt deliveries and o...

Companies

Turkish Airlines makes bold move: 150 Boeing 737 MAX ordered, a daring bet to reshape European skies

Turkish Airlines secures a landmark deal for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with options for 50 more, marking one of the...

Companies

LATAM named Airline of the Year 2026: What this means for your Latin America travels

LATAM Airlines has been crowned 'Airline of the Year 2026' by Air Transport World, marking a historic milestone for Lati...

Destinations

Greece 2026: Airports Smash Records with Over 60 Million Passengers – Here’s Why

Greece shattered records in 2026, transporting over 60 million passengers from January to August. A booming tourism seas...