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AirlinesSyria, a large-scale investment of 4 billion dollars for Damascus airport
The agreement includes a financing of 250 million for 10 Airbus A-320 aircraft destined for Syrian Airlines
An international consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding has secured the redevelopment and expansion of the airport, a project aimed at revitalizing the economy and global connectivity. 90,000 jobs are expected to be created more
AirlinesEmirates on usage of power banks on airplanes
And it makes changes to safety rules for customers
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1 October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic de... more
AirlinesITA Airways expands code-share agreement with Lufthansa Group
On new intercontinental routes from next September
ITA Airways broadens codeshare flights offer on long-haul routes with Lufthansa Group Airlines. Tickets to new destinations in Africa and Asia are on sale starting today, with travel date from September... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic up +4.5% in first half of 2025
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for the month of June, second quarter (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2025.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
AirportsFraport improves operating result in Second Quarter
Group result remains below last year’s level; Outlook confirmed
Fraport AG’s business performance picked up during the second quarter of 2025. Over the first six months of the year, around 77 million passengers traveled via Fraport’s Group airports worldwide – repre... more
AirlinesAir connections: Seoul-Jeju the busiest Route in the World in 2024
The annual IATA data highlight the strength of domestic markets
New York-Los Angeles and Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca follow among the most frequented regional routes. B-737, A-320, and A-321 are the most utilized aircraft more
AirportsLondon Heathrow Airport mayor threatens legal action over expansion
Airport operator Hal has proposed a new £49bn plan that includes the construction of a third runway
IATA also had its say, emphasizing the critical issues of the expansion plan and the trust that should be placed in Hal's management of the airport more
AirportsIATA launches 2024 World Air Transport Statistics report
About classes, airport pairs, used aircraft and passenger countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the latest edition of the World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) with comprehensive statistical data for 2024. Updated annually with data... more
AirportsIata: London Heathrow Airport expansion could bring economic benefits
But "it must not happen at any cost and taking for granted that the current operator is the best"
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released the following statement regarding proposals for the future development of London-Heathrow Airport by Heathrow Airport Limited (Hal) and the... more
AirportsPassenger air transport: +108% in 2025 compared to 2019
It will reach +178% in 2040, with 14.8 trillion travellers
In 2025, annual air travel demand will reach a new high, with revenue passenger kilometers (Rpk, the number of paying passengers multiplied by the total distance travelled) at 108% of 2019 levels. Last... more
AirportsSicily takes off: Municipal surcharge removed, minor airports rejoice
Definitive approval from the Senate for the exemption of the boarding rights tax
A breath of fresh air for Trapani, Comiso, and the minor islands, which aim to revive tourism and the island’s accessibility more
AirportsDelta Air Lines plane makes safe landing due to severe turbulence
Of the 275 passengers and 13 crew members, 25 people were injured and taken to hospital
Last night, Delta Air Lines flight DL56 encountered severe turbulence and was forced to make a safe landing at Minneapolis-Saint Paul international airport around 7:45 PM local time. The aircraft, an Airbus... more
AirportsTsunami warning: flights to Hawaii canceled or delayed
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are the most affected air carrier
One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded occurred overnight, measuring 8.8 in magnitude, with a depth of 20.7 kilometers and its epicenter on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Russia's Far East, approximately... more
AirportsSAC (2): flight operations at Catania airport restored
Arriving and departing flights have resumed in complete safety
SAC, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, following the intervention of the competent authorities and the complete extinguishing of the fire that broke out near the airport, flight... more
AirportsSAC: all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Catania suspended
Cause of fire erupted near the airport
Sac, the management company of Catania Airport, announces that, due to a fire that broke out in the immediate vicinity of the airport, all flight operations have been temporarily suspended, with the consequent... more
AirlinesDiscover Airlines (Lufthansa) activates air connection from Salento to Germany
Starting next June, the biweekly Brindisi-Frankfurt route will take off
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that Discover Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, will operate a twice-weekly connection between Brindisi and Frankfurt starting from June 2026. This is a seasonal route... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces modernized B-777 aircraft
On the route to Madrid from mid-September
Emirates has announced that starting from September 16, it will deploy its recently refurbished four-class B-777 aircraft on flights to and from Madrid, the carrier’s first destination in Spain to operate w... more
AirlinesPanic on easyJet flight: passenger stops plane with bomb threat and threats against Trump
Emergency landing in Glasgow for the A-319. Passengers intervene to restrain the man/VIDEO
Moments of terror were experienced yesterday morning, Sunday, July 27, on board EasyJet flight EZY609 departing from London-Luton Airport and bound for Glasgow. A 41-year-old passenger triggered panic... more
AirportsLamezia Terme (South Italy). Tax evasion on aerotaxi and helitaxi: major fraud on the "luxury tax"
Operation by the Financial Police Uncovers Non-Payments by National and Foreign Air Carriers
A joint operation conducted by the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza, GdF) of Lamezia Terme and the local Aviation Unit uncovered a widespread tax evasion related to the so-called "luxury tax"... more
AirportsLiquids in hand luggage at Milan airports: the note issued by Sea
It will once again be possible to transport up to two liters per individual container
Following the new provisions by the European Commission, Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs) in containers up to 2 liters per single bottle can once again be carried in hand luggage at Milan-Linate and... more
AirportsEurope’s airports issue stark warning, calling for urgent EU action on testing and certification of aviation security equipment
ACI EUROPE raised serious concerns and denounced structural shortcomings in the current regime
ACI EUROPE welcomed today the long‑awaited and overdue decision by the EU to lift the 100ml restriction to the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in cabin bags for all flights departing from E... more
AirportsPortugal: strike at airports. Disruptions expected until September
Airline connections at risk: handling workers protest over wages and conditions
Significant disruptions are expected for travellers transiting through Portuguese airports in the coming weekends. Starting from midnight tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, the first of a series of interruptions... more
Airports"Oshkosh 2025" seen by AVIONEWS (2): nose up, wings as protagonists...
Among the new features, the Citation CJ-4 Gen3 aircraft from Textron Aviation, but not only - VIDEO
At the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025" event, organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from July 21 to 27, several new features are keeping... more
AirportsA four-hour strike is scheduled for tomorrow in the Italian air transport sector
The stop from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. What are the guaranteed flights? - ATTACHMENT
Several Italian air transport strikes have been called for tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th. They will last four hours, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.As reported on the ministry of Infrastructure and Transport... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Airbus A-350 airplane lands in Bologna
The first Italian city, and among the top 10 worldwide, to welcome it
Emirates celebrates the arrival of its next-generation A-350 aircraft at Bologna's "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport. The inaugural flight was already held on June 21st with the traditional Water Cannon Salute... more
AirlinesAir France confirms Verona-Paris air connection
During the Winter season 2025-2026
Brief news. Air France announces a new development for its Italian network: the extension of the flight between Verona and Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" during the upcoming Winter season. The connection,... more
AirportsVereinigung Cockpit: Leipzig-Halle is the safest airport in Germany
Monaco loses the top spot; Lübeck bottom of the list due to structural and procedural deficiencies
Pilots demand more reliable GPS systems more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens air connections to Dublin
With a third daily flight from the end of October
Emirates will launch a third daily service to Dublin, significantly enhancing its operations in Ireland, starting from October 26, 2025. The additional flight will provide Irish travellers with an early... more
AirlinesRyanair: 5.5 million passengers in Genoa
Summer operation includes 11 routes
Brief. Ryanair celebrated today 5.5 million passengers at Genoa Airport, a journey that began in 1999. Since then, the low-cost carrier has grown significantly, adding both domestic and international routes,... more
AirlinesUnited States: "America First" policy applied against Mexico for airport traffic
The charges: anti-competitive behavior and violations of the air transport agreement with the US
On Saturday, July 19, US Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced a series of "America First" actions against Mexico, which he believes is engaging in anti-competitive behavior and violating... more
AirportsAircraft and SAF. Aviation sector issues an urgent call to accelerate policy action on it
The industry has laid out a 10‑point action plan delivered to EU commissioner
The European aviation sector, represented by the DESTINATION 2050 partners (A4E, ACI EUROPE, ASD, CANSO Europe, ERA), together with fuel suppliers (Fuels Europe, Hydrogen Europe, Project SkyPower) and... more
AirportsWarsaw-Modlin Airport to have a remote control tower
Here begins the bet on the future of air traffic in Poland
An agreement between Pansa and Saab paves the way for a new, modern era in managing flights without a physical control tower more
AirportsCopenhagen Airport strengthens its position as an E-Commerce hub
Worldwide Flight Services inaugurates a new specialized warehouse at the airport
Copenhagen Airport strengthens its position as a crucial hub for e-commerce and logistics in Scandinavia thanks to the latest expansion by Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a Sats company. WFS has inaugurated... more
AirportsCanada. Attempted theft of a Cessna 172S Skyhawk airplane foiled
The alleged thief arrested upon landing on the runway at Vancouver Airport
The theft of a Cessna 172 aircraft was thwarted yesterday at Vancouver International Airport, leading to the arrest of the sole occupant on board and causing a temporary closure of the airspace overhead,... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Air Serbia will also connect Bari-Belgrade in Winter
President Vasile: "It is fundamental to maintain year-round flights"
Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) announces that Air Serbia will continue to operate the scheduled flight between Bari and Belgrade also in the upcoming Winter 2025-2026 season. The route, which during the Summer... more
AirlinesJetstar Airways and IndiGo sign new code-share agreement
Towards 14 destinations across Australia and New Zealand
IndiGo customers will have access to 14 Jetstar Airways destinations across Australia and New Zealand as part of a new code-share agreement between the two carriers. The agreement simplifies travel for... more
AirportsItalian Farnesina: airplane with humanitarian aid to Myanmar
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country in March
A plane operated by the Italian Cooperation and carrying humanitarian relief supplies for the civilian population of Myanmar landed yesterday morning in Yangon.The shipment, arranged by the Italian Ministry... more
AirlinesEtihad unveils seven new destinations
A total of 27 announced or launched in one year
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of the ongoing strategy aimed at attracting more point-to-point... more
AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more
AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during takeoff
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes more
AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more
AirportsAvinor Group: over 5 million travellers in June in Norwegian airports
3,370 drone flights reported in Avinor’s managing system
Overall, there was growth at all of Avinor’s airports (44 Norway's owned ones), both for domestic and international travel, compared to June last year. So far this year, the increase is 4 percent.2.8 m... more
AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
With 32.6%, the investment company consolidates its position as the largest shareholder at the London airport
Ardian, a globally active investment company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Fgp Topco Ltd (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more
AirportsItalian ENIT: tourism in Italy is growing, with 8 out of 10 rooms already booked for August
AVIONEWS presents the new model that combines hospitality and sustainability
This Summer, 27 million airport arrivals are expected. The country has a strong international appeal more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... more
AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more
AirlinesEuropean airports and airlines slam misguided Global Solidarity Levy proposal
The declarations by Aci Europe and A4E
ACI EUROPE and A4E, the key industry bodies representing Europe’s airports and carriers, today joined global industry voices in pushing back against misguided recommendations from the Global Solidarity L... more
AirportsFire in Marseille: Air traffic resumed last night
This morning the partial reactivation of the railway service
The massive fire that broke out in Marseille yesterday afternoon is easing this morning, as Georges-François Leclerc, prefect of the Bouches-du-Rhône, stated at a press conference. However, the alert r... more