Aviation.


Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

24 April 2025 - 14:53

Another Boeing aircraft falls apart mid-flight as passengers manually hold roof in place

America’s beleaguered aviation safety record has taken another reputational hit after a video that went viral showing passengers holding a disintegrating Delta Air Lines plane together […]
21 April 2025 - 10:03

Ryanair might delay Boeing deliveries to avoid paying Trump’s tariffs, O’Leary says

Boeing deliveries expected by Ryanair could be postponed because of President Trump’s trade tariffs, according to the airline’s boss, Michael O’Leary. With tariffs potentially hiking the […]