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AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key airports
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
AirportsGreece, taxi strike for 48 hours
Uber's presence at Athens airport has also been contested
Since 6:00 this morning in Greece a taxi drivers' strike has been underway against airport policies deemed inappropriate for their category. The strike has been called for 48 hours, and will end at 6:00... more
AirportsFraport AGM 2025: shareholders approve all agenda items
In Frankfurt, it will conclude the investment cycle with opening of new T3 in 2026
The 24th regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fraport AG took place on May 27at Frankfurt Airport. In Lima and Antalya, Fraport has expanded capacities through measures that include the construction... more
AirportsStrikes in Italy, May 28: taxi service and airport handling stopped
EasyJet flight crew also on strike today
The unions have called two Italian strikes for today: on one side the protesters are the workers of the civil aviation sector, on the other the taxi drivers. The labor unions involved are Usb (Basic Union)... more
AirlinesParis-Roissy Airport: Air France redesigns the SkyPriority check-in area at T2E
Completely redesigned area offers greater comfort and simplified service
SkyPriority is a service that offers Air France customers access to priority ground services and a privileged experience at every stage of their airport journey. Reserved for Flying Blue members with Silver... more
AirportsOslo. Positive 1Q 2025 for the Avinor Group
Profits Increase in tandem with air traffic at 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor Group, a State-owned company managing most of the civil airports in Norway, reported improved earnings in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024. Adjustments to airport... more
AirportsParis Airports: taxi drivers paralyze Orly and Roissy in protest against Tariffs and VTC services
"Static blockages" in the morning caused disruptions for travellers
The protest, which has been ongoing for weeks, threatens to escalate ahead of the "Roland Garros" if the government does not intervene on new healthcare tariffs and unfair competition more
AirlinesNorse Atlantic Airways in Italy: regulatory and tax challenges in flight and on the ground
Foreign air company without a formal presence in Italy
Norse Atlantic Airways has been operating regular and direct flights between Rome-Fiumicino and New York-"JFK" with B-787/9 aircraft for over a year, in addition to five weekly frequencies from Rome to... more
AirlinesLanding formalizes new route Catania-New York by Delta Air Lines
The direct air connection will remain active throughout the entire Summer season
The first direct flight by Delta Air Lines from New York "Jfk" has landed this morning at Catania Airport, officially inaugurating the new route that will connect Catania and eastern Sicily with the American... more
AirlinesVueling reactivates seasonal air link Comiso-Barcelona
From next July 4th, for the entire Summer season
Good news for Comiso airport, trapped in the grip of inactivity as denounced in a video by the mayor of Acate (Ragusa) Gianfranco Fidone. Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline part of the IAG (International... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: FAA cuts flights at Newark to combat massive delays
Ongoing works, staff shortages, and technical problems push the authority to reduce traffic
Parallel to the reduction of flights, the authority is implementing a series of targeted measures to improve the reliability and redundancy of the national air traffic control system more
AirlinesLamezia-Orly new air link inaugurated by easyJet
Operated twice a week by the low-cost carrier
Today marked the inaugural easyJet flight connecting Lamezia Terme Airport with Paris-Orly, the most central of the Parisian airports. The link will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays,... more
AirlinesQatar Airways announces financial results for fiscal year 24/25
The renewed strategy rewarded for delivering positive results
Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest financial results in its history. The Group’s profits, which include cargo, catering, and Qatar Duty Free sectors, reached QAR 7.85 billion (USD 2.15 billion) i... more
AirportsParis-Orly Airport (3): DGAC announces the end of flight restrictions
The airport has returned to normal operations: only minor residual delays may occur
The French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has just announced the end of flight restrictions at Paris-Orly Airport, following yesterday’s disruptions and chaos caused by a failure in the a... more
AirportsItaly. Naples-Capodichino Airport plans 42-day closure
For extensive runway refurbishment works, from January 19 to March 1st, 2026
Gesac (Naples-Capodichino Airport management company) informs that its infrastructures undergo regular and periodic maintenance works, both ordinary and extraordinary, in compliance with stringent industry... more
AirlinesRyanair with US duties and delays Boeing towards Chinese aircraft
The operational challenges and potential changes in airplanes procurement strategy of the Irish low-cost
Ryanair's passenger numbers are growing at a more moderate pace due to certain operational challenges that have slowed traffic. The CEO of the Irish carrier, Michael O'Leary, has indicated that for the... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo to market freighter capacities of ITA Airways
And it adds Rome as its 5th hub
Starting in June 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will start marketing the cargo capacities on ITA Airways routes. With the integration of Rome-Fiumicino as its cargo hub in Southern Europe, the carrier is adding... more
AirlinesRadar failure disrupts flights at Paris-Orly (2): significant passenger delays
Interruptions cause drastic reduction in air traffic and chaos
A malfunction in the air traffic control systems caused a massive cancellation of flights yesterday at Paris-Orly Airport, resulting in significant disruptions throughout the terminal and affecting thousands... more
AirportsFlynas reopens the direct air link between Saudi Arabia and Tehran after ten years
A strategic connection for pilgrimage and bilateral cooperation has been restored
After an absence of about ten years, direct air connections between Saudi Arabia and Tehran resumed yesterday thanks to Flynas, the Saudi carrier. The aircraft landed last night at "Imam Khomeini Airport"... more
AirportsAir Traffic disruption at Paris-Orly: Traffic Management Slowed Down
Reduced operational capacity and extraordinary measures to ensure security at Paris-Orly
A malfunction in the air traffic control system caused significant disruptions at Paris-Orly Airport on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The French Directorate General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) reported that the... more
AirportsAircraft tragedy in Finland: two helicopters collide near Eura
Joint investigations with Estonia on the causes of the accident
On Saturday, May 17, near Eura Airport in Finland, a tragic aviation accident occurred, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. The collision involved two helicopters, carrying a total of five occupants:... more
AirlinesUAE: maxi-investment of over $1 billion for Astana airport
Kazakh airport ready to become a strategic hub between East and West
The agreement comes as Vietjet-Qazaq Air announced its joint-venture to launch Vietjet Qazaqstan, a new carrier that will operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 Max aircraft more
AirlinesSingapore begins construction of mega Terminal 5 at Changi Airport
It will double its capacity, reaching 50 million passengers per year by mid-2030 - VIDEO
The Prime Minister of Singapore and Minister of Finance, Lawrence Wong, today officiated at the groundbreaking ceremony for Changi Airport Terminal 5 (T5), a mega terminal which will strengthen Changi... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in April 2025: passenger numbers grow in Frankfurt
And at Group airports worldwide
In April 2025, a total of 5.3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), representing an increase of 4.8 percent compared to the same month last year. FRA saw particularly strong demand... more
AirportsTensions in Tripoli: clashes, but the airport resumes connections by aircraft
Firefights in Libyan capital cause riots and flight redirection
The escalation of violence was triggered by increasingly insistent rumours regarding the alleged death of Abdelghani al Kikli "Ghnewa", a powerful SSA chief more
AirlinesNewark Airport still in chaos: delays and cancellations Persist
Serious disruptions to departures and arrivals due to technical problems at air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration reports impacts until 9:00 pm local time today more
AirlinesIndia-Pakistan tensions: ceasefire eases airspace restrictions
Despite the easing of tensions, specific flight bans remain in place
Following a ceasefire agreed on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Pakistan has announced the immediate reopening of its airspace to all types of flights. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) officially announced... more
AirlinesHeathrow blackout costs IAG dearly: € 50 million impact on Group accounts
The fire had a significant impact on the financial results of the holding company that owns several carriers
The recent blackout that paralyzed London-Heathrow airport last March (see AVIONEWS) had a significant impact on International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding company that also includes major airlines... more
AirlinesIAG: 1Q results 2025, strong start to 2025
Outlook unchanged; adverse impact of the closure of Heathrow last March
IAG (International Airlines Group) unveils Q1 results 2025: strong start to 2025. Outlook unchangedHighlights: • Revenue growth of 9.6%, reflecting the strength of our business • Operating profit befor... more
AirlinesEmirates Group (4): sustainability for airline and dnata
Investments and initiatives, SAF, electric and hybrid vehicles
SustainabilityDuring 2024-25, the Group continued to invest and implement initiatives that help reduce its impact on the planet, increase engagement with communities, and develop and reward its people. Emirates... more
AirlinesEmirates Group (3): dnata performance
On the cargo front, it made significant investments
dnata performanceIt increased its profit before tax by 2% to AED 1.6 billion (US$ 430 million) in 2024-25, with all business divisions reporting a solid performance, and notable contributions from its... more
AirlinesEmirates Group (2): performance of the carrier and Skycargo airline
Destinations, aircraft delivery, transported passengers, investments
Emirates performanceIts total passenger and cargo capacity grew 4% to 60.0 billion ATKMs in 2024-25, recovering to near pre-pandemic levels.During the year it launched two new destinations - Bogotá and... more
AirlinesEmirates Group released its 2024-2025 annual report
Financial results and declarations by its President and CEO
The Emirates Group released today its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable... more
AirportsFinnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet airplane crashes
The pilot managed to save himself by ejecting
At around 11 am today local time, according to what was reported by the Finnish Air Force, Finlands luftkrafter, one of the fighter aircraft in the fleet, an F/A-18 Hornet, crashed into the military area... more
AccidentsItalian PAN "Frecce Tricolori", accident in Pantelleria (Sicily): three planes involved during training
A bird-strike seems the most likely cause. No serious injuries among the pilots
An exercise of the Italian Aerobatic Team (PAN) "Frecce Tricolori" was the scene of an unforeseen event this afternoon, on Tuesday 6 May 2025, at the Pantelleria airport (Sicily). Three of the MB-339 PAN... more
AirportsRussia, some airports closed due to Ukrainian drone attack
Restrictions lifted around 5am
According to Russia, a drone attack against the country took place between Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6, launched by Ukraine for the second consecutive night. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported... more
AirlinesKLM grounds seven B-787 aircraft following technical problem
Preventive maintenance interventions to ensure safety and reliability of intercontinental flights
The Dutch airline KLM has decided to temporarily ground seven of its B-787 aircraft, adjusting the schedule of some long-haul flights. In particular, two recent connections were cancelled, with destinations... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches first direct flight between Rome and Denver
The seasonal service will operate on a daily basis
United Airlines (UA) has launched its first non-stop flight between Rome-Fiumicino Airport and its hub at Denver International Airport. The seasonal service will operate on a daily basis. United is among... more
AirlinesAnother strike at Helsinki airport today: disruptions announced, tomorrow too
Finnair alone has cancelled about 100 flight connections in these hours. Arms crossed also on the 16th
After the strike last May 2, the four-hour strike announced in recent days by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) - the union that brings together employees of the Finnish aviation sector- ends today at Helsinki... more
AirportsAdP: passenger traffic up in the first four months at Apulian airports
Satisfaction by its president Antonio Maria Vasile
The growth trend for the Apulian airport network continues. In the first four months of this year, in fact, the airports of Bari, Brindisi and Foggia have recorded important numbers. There were 2,927,000... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic in 1Q for European airports
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
Europe’s passenger traffic maintained positive momentum during the first quarter of 2025 (Q1) — although growth has slowed down compared to previous years, signalling post‑Covid traffic recovery conso... more
AirportsSinner lands at Rome-Ciampino on a Hawker Beechcraft 400-XP aircraft
The tennis champion is in the capital city for the Italian Open
Tennis number one Jannik Sinner was welcomed yesterday, Sunday 4 May, at Rome-Ciampino airport, where he landed on a private plane from Nice, engaged in the Capital at the Italian Open (Internazionali... more
AirlinesDirect flight link Denver-Rome inaugurated yesterday
On United Airlines' 257-seat Boeing B-787/9 Dreamliner: the related industries will also benefit /GALLERY
An analysis by Denver Airport estimates that the route will generate an annual benefit of $23.2 million for the Colorado economy, creating about 150 new jobs, mostly in the tourism sector, and generating $10 million in additional wages. more
AirlinesAlexander D'Orsogna new general director of Italian ENAC
New leadership for the National Civil Aviation Authority in the name of innovation and safety
By Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers of 28 April 2025, Alexander D'Orsogna was appointed Director General of the National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), as per the following... more
AirportsAntalya Airport: long-term refinancing of EUR 2.5 bn secured
Through international banking group
Fraport TAV Antalya Yatırım Yapım ve İşletme A.Ş., a joint-venture between Fraport AG and TAV Airports Holding for the operation of Antalya Airport (AYT) on the Turkish Riviera, has successfully compl... more
AirportsTrieste Airport, 2024 financial statements approved by shareholders' meeting
The board of directors and president Antonio Marano were also confirmed
Trieste Airport is experiencing an important period of growth, strengthening its strategic role in the North-East of Italy. This was also confirmed by the 2024 financial statements, approved on 29 April... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Pegasus give up slots at Tel Aviv Airport
After the suspension of flights in 2023, today the farewell is definitive. Yesterday it was Virgin Atlantic that left
Turkish airport sources confirm the decision of Turkish Airlines and low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines not to resume flights to Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion Airport", permanently renouncing the slots (the time... more
AirlinesTransport & Environment: pre-Covid emissions exceeded within Europe
The most polluting companies according to a study are Ryanair, Lufthansa and British Airways
Transport & Environment, the European Federation for Transport and Environment that includes non-governmental organizations, has published a study showing that airline emissions have returned to pre-pandemic... more
AirlinesITA Airways takes part in "Arabian Travel Market 2025" in Dubai
Focus on its growing presence in the Middle East with newly launched connections to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, is participating for the first time in the "Arabian Travel Market" (ATM) 2025, one of the leading global events for the travel and tourism industry. The event... more
AirlinesPlanes-ships. Departure of new charter flights boarding in Genoa and Savona
The first flight from Amsterdam tomorrow morning
Thanks to the collaboration with Genoa Airport, Costa inaugurates the season of inbound and outbound charter flights dedicated to Dutch and German customers, organized with the two airlines Corendon and... more