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AirportsChinese markets up: raising consumption drive Shanghai and Shenzen
Strong contribution from Lunar New Year: airports and train stations stormed by travellers
Chinese Stock Exchanges closed the session with positive results, overcoming initial uncertainties. The Shanghai Composite index gained 1.01% to stand at 3,303.67 points, while the Shenzhen Composite rose... more

AirportsAVIONEWS at the ‘Airport Day’ event (4): speech by Salvini (Italian MIT)
“The Ministry of Infrastructure stands by Assaeroporti"
At the conclusion of the “Airport Day” meeting, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit), Matteo Salvini, spoke. Asked at the end of the conference about the duties announced by US Pre... more

AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (3): speech by Pierluigi Di Palma (Italian Enac)
Today's achievements thanks to several factors, including Government intervention and the ITA-Lufthansa agreement
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), spoke at the press conference entitled “Airports on track for the country”, where “Airport Day” was celebrated. “During the pande... more

AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (2): speech by the Assaeroporti's President
Borgomeo: "The success of the airport system has reached numbers we did not expect”
A press conference was held this morning on the occasion of “Airport Day”, an Italian event promoted by Assaeroporti, the Association of Italian Airports, which represents 26 airport management companies for... more

AirportsAVIONEWS at the “Airport Day” event: in Rome conference “Airports on the runway for the Country”
During the meeting, Italian airports manifesto was presented; Salvini (MIT) also participated
A press conference entitled “Airports on the runway for the Country” is being organised today in Rome on the occasion of “Airport Day”, a national event promoted by Assaeroporti. The initiative, spread... more

AirportsAeroporti di Roma: today handling staff strike
Report on a small fire at Rome-Ciampino aiport
Brief. Due to the Italian strike impacting ground handling services on February 5, 2025, some flights may be delayed or cancelled. Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) in a statement said that passengers are therefore... more

AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pappalardo, ITA Airways President
Goals, future of the company and key role of the staff - VIDEO
After a joint press-conference between ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group (see for details AVIONEWS) to make the merger for the press official between the two groups, AVIONEWS asked Sandro Pappalardo,... more

AirportsEuropean aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the Commission
To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
Europe’s aviation sector today called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global com... more

AirportsLufthansa Cargo opts for electric company car fleet
First e-vehicles in use since February 2025
Lufthansa Cargo will be using electric cars in its fleet of company cars in the future. The total of 30 vehicles used for business trips at the Frankfurt hub are to be gradually replaced with new electric... more

AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways
“Growth and new hires in two years” – VIDEO and PHOTO
At the end of the press conference (see for details AVIONEWS) organized by ITA Airways and Lufthansa in the occasion of the official celebration with press of the Italian-flag airline’s entry in the G... more

AirlinesAVIONEWS at the ITA Airways-Lufthansa Group conference
Full integration and growth expected in two years - VIDEO
A press conference was held today with the top management of ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group. ITA was represented by its President, Sandro Pappalardo, CEO Joerg Eberhart, and board members; Lufthansa... more

AccidentsHouston: United plane engine catches fire while taxiing
All occupants unharmed, disembarked with slides - VIDEO
The news still tells us about an accident that occurred on American territory, fortunately without consequences: yesterday morning, February 2, 2025, the passengers of United Airlines flight 1382, operated... more

AirlinesITA Airways (3) unveils new commercial initiatives in synergy with Lufthansa Group
Partnership between Volare and Miles & More, with additional benefits for passengers
Today, ITA Airways hosted its first press conference of 2025 at its headquarters in Rome-Fiumicino. The event was presented by Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways,... more

AirlinesITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group (2): integration has commenced
The Italian airline will move from March into T1 in Frankfurt and into T2 in Munich
The Italian carrier leaves SkyTeam to enter into Star Alliance in 1H2026 more

AirportsFrankfurt Airport to regularly use walk through scanners for passengers
Federal Police approves it following a roughly one-year test phase at T1
Frankfurt is one of the world’s first airports to regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks. Following a roughly one-year test phase at Concourse A in Terminal 1, the German F... more

AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa press conference today in morning
With the top management of the two airlines as speakers
ITA Airways press conference will take place today, on Monday February 3, at 10:30 am, at the airline's headquarters in Fiumicino (Via Alberto Nassetti 2).The speakers are:Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman ITA... more

AccidentsAmbulance aircraft crashes in Philadelphia: 6 dead, one on ground
Into a residential area. On board a sick child, parents and medical staff
A serious airplane crash occurred yesterday evening northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, where a medical transport aircraft, a Learjet 55 registration XA-UCI, operated by the Mexican company Jet... more

AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (2). AA CEO statement on flight 5342
US authorities FAA and NTSB will investigate on accident - VIDEO
American Eagle flight 5342 on a CRJ-700 aircraft operated by Psa Airlines, en route from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Dc was involved in a mid-air collision last night. "On board the aircraft there were... more

AccidentsWashington: military helicopter collides with passenger plane in flight
A total of 67 people were involved; the death toll is still uncertain /VIDEO
Last night in Washington there was a mid-air collision between a Bombardier CRJ-701ER aircraft registration N709PS, of the American Eagle company but operated by Psa Airlines (over 500 daily flights made... more

AccidentsSouth Korea: Air Busan plane catches fire on departure for Hong Kong
Evacuated using slides and all 176 on board safe. Flames burst from the tail: investigation underway - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, an Airbus A-321 aircraft registration HL7763, operated by Air Busan, caught fire just before takeoff. The airplane, departing from Busan-Gimhae International Airport, was headed to Hong... more

AirlinesEurowings opens direct flight connection Cologne-Bonn to Porto
From 1st May, it will be the fifth new route in the 2025 Summer schedule from the German airport
From the side of the Rhine to the Atlantic coast: starting on 1 May, Eurowings will be offering a direct flight to Porto from Cologne-Bonn Airport. The port city in northern Portugal will be served three... more

AirlinesRyanair calls for abolition of municipal surcharge in Italy
In exchange for the elimination of the tax, it proposes significant investments
For Ryanair, Summer 2025 is expected to be an "important" season but without growth, with "flat" traffic. This is due to the impact of the municipal additional tax, which weighs 6.5 euros per passenger.... more

AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more

AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more

AirportsSteady growth for Belgrade Airport in 2024
Significant increase in flights and passengers
Belgrade "Nikola Tesla" Airport recorded a solid performance in 2024 (as of December 31), with almost 8.4 million passengers, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2023 and a significant +36% compared to... more

AirlinesITA Airways-Emirates cooperation to expand international routes
Airlines offer new destinations between Europe, Middle East and Asia
Starting this month, Emirates and ITA Airways have officially launched their codeshare agreement, signed on 6 March 2024 during the "ITB" international travel fair in Berlin. The agreement includes a number... more

AirportsPlanes grounded at Houston airports: flights suspended due to bad weather
Today's temporary measure affects the "George Bush", the "William P. Hobby", and the Ellington Yard
"To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport... more

AirlinesITA Airways resumes flights between Tel Aviv and Rome
From next February 1st, initially with a daily frequency
ITA Airways announces that starting February 1, connections between Tel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" and Rome-Fiumicino will be gradually resumed, initially with one daily frequency and, from February 16, with an... more

AirportsEU: commercial flights reach 6.7 million in 2024
The highest count of them was recorded in Amsterdam-Schiphol
In 2024, 6.7 million commercial flights were recorded in the EU, 5.8% more compared with 2023 (6.3 million). Despite this increase, the number of flights remained below the pre-pandemic levels in 2019 (... more

AirlinesRyanair will reduce the air traffic in Summer 2025 with Spain
-18%: loss of 12 routes and 800,000 seats due to che airport costs by Aena
The low-cost cancels flights in two airports and reduces traffic in other five regional ones more

AirlinesAzul executes non-binding MoU with GOL
According to a structure to be defined between the parties
Azul SA has executed with Abra (Azul and Abra being referred to as “Parties”), the controlling holding company of Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes SA (“Gol”), a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”)... more

AirlinesITA Airways top changes: Turicchi resigns
New key appointments in sight for the Italian airline
Antonino Turicchi is leaving the presidency of ITA Airways, marking a significant change in the air company's governance. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore", his resignation comes amid tensions between the... more

AirlinesAustrian Airlines takes off with "sharkskin" for the first time
Modification of its three more long-haul aircraft by March 2025
The first Austrian Airlines B-777/200ER equipped with the AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight. Last night, the long-haul aircraft with the registration OE-LPC took... more

AirportsAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
Four ones: three for 24 hours and one lasting four, Milan airports and Venice
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has released the list of strikes planned for today, on Friday 10 January 2025.In detail, the protests concern:10/01/2025, Ost Cub Trasporti union,... more

AirlinesEmirates set to become the world Autism Certified Airline
The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded in the coming months
Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s Autism Certified Airline, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience its seamless services and pe... more

AirportsCecilia Sala returns home (2): Meloni and Tajani welcome her
The Italian AMI C-130J aircraft will land at 3:30pm at Rome-Ciampino airport
The landing of the C-130J aircraft made available by the Air Force (AMI) for the repatriation of Italian compatriot journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since 19 December, the day of her arrest in... more

AirlinesQatar Executive adds two additional G-700 airplanes
This delivery brings its fleet to 24 units
Qatar Executive (QE), the luxury private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, announced that it has taken delivery of two additional Gulfstream G-700 aircraft, taking its total fleet size to 24... more

AirportsSwedavia: over 40 new routes and continued investment for a stronger Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Traffic statistics for December and the full year 2024
During December, more than 2.3 million passengers flew via one of Swedavia's ten airports. This represents a four per cent increase compared with December 2023. For the full year 2024, the number of air... more

AirlinesUnited accelerated timeline for Starlink connectivity in the sky
The carrier now expects to begin testing next month
United Airlines (UA) announced in the last days an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink to its travellers around the world.The carrier now expects to begin testing Starlink next month with the first... more

AirlinesEmirates introduces flights to and from Colombo
Until the end of March, from April also one more per week
Earlier this year, Emirates introduced an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai. The new flight will increase seat capacity on the route and support the development plans of Sri Lanka,... more

AirlinesKenya Airways resumes trading at Nairobi Stock Exchange
After a 4-year pause, suspension revoked effective January 5, 2025
Kenya Airways' stock movements have been restarted after a pause of more than four years, the Nairobi Securities Exchange announced it. The suspension was requested by the air company in July 2020 after... more

AirlinesResults for the Best On-Time airlines of 2024 revealed
Aeromexico on the top and the Riyadh in the airport category
Cirium, the world’s most trusted source of aviation analytics, announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational p... more

AirlinesAir Baltic forced to cancel 4,670 flights
Due to engine maintenance delays
The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that it is forced to cancel 4,670 flights from all its bases for the Summer season 2025. The cancellations are a result of unexpected delays and prolonged engine... more

AirlinesQatar Airways to resume flights to Syria
From next Tuesday, on January 7
Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025. This marks a significant step in reconnecting the region and providing passengers with seamless access... more

AirlinesEmirates’ A-380 airplane is back in Copenhagen
The aircraft touches the Danish capital for the first time since 2020
Emirates’ A-380 airplane has touched down in Copenhagen for the first time since March 2020. Currently it is the only international airline to operate this model to Denmark. The aircraft touched down ju... more

AirportsCologne-Bonn Airport: more than 10 million passengers in 2024
Number of travellers back in the double-digit millions; cargo remain robust
Return to the double-digit millions: more than 10 million passengers took off and landed at Cologne-Bonn Airport in 2024. This means that the number of travellers climbed back above the 10 million mark... more

AirlinesHainan Airlines resumes direct flights between Beijing and Oslo
Starting from next March
Hainan Airlines announces the resumption of its direct flights between Beijing and Oslo Airport starting March 22, 2025. This marks an important milestone for Norwegian tourism, the seafood industry, and... more

AccidentsSouth Korea, Muan airport incident: Jeju Air offices searched
Documents seized. CVR data conversion to audio files completed. FDR in the USA
Armed with a warrant issued on the basis of the accusation of professional negligence, the South Korean police have recently carried out searches in the offices of the airline Jeju Air at the international... more

AirlinesSouth Korea: another Jeju Air plane has undercarriage problems
Precautionary U-turn and return to Seoul today for another commercial aircraft
A plane operated by Jeju Air that took off from Seoul this morning was forced to reverse course towards the airport of departure due to problems with the landing gear. The inconvenience occurred the day... more

AccidentsTragedy in South Korea: Jeju Air plane goes off runway after belly landing
Probable bird-strike. Of the 181 on board, 177 victims, 2 missing, 2 survivors - 2 VIDEOS
The most serious accident ever to have occurred in South Korea and, globally, the worst of 2024: this is what happened around 9 am local time today, December 29, at Muan International Airport, South Korea,... more