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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
AirportsNo-fly zones and road closures in Rome and the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral
200,000 people and 170 official delegations expected to arrive - 2 VIDEOS
There will be approximately 200 thousand people and 170 official delegations who will reach Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for April 26 at 10:00am. Another 250 thousand people will then... more
AirlinesPilot fell ill while landing yesterday in Bergamo on Ryanair plane
Traffic interrupted and 10 flights diverted. This morning the runway reopened and the situation returned to normal
A temporary interruption of air traffic affected the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport yesterday evening, Tuesday 22 April, due to the captain of a Ryanair flight from Dublin feeling ill during the landing... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: new routes and improving service drive strong start to 2025
Results for the three months ended March 31
Heathrow Airport had unveiled the results for the three months ended last March 31, 2025. The highlights are: Passenger demand remains strong – Passenger demand in the first quarter of 2025 remained lev... more
AerospaceArcher Aviation bets on air taxis to/from New York airports
Midnight hybrid tilt-rotor network ready, in collaboration with United Airlines
American startup Archer Aviation and United Airlines unveiled plans for an air taxi network in New York on Thursday, April 17, which could allow travellers to reach local airports by air in just 5 to 15... more
AirlinesBelgium, Easter chaos at Charleroi airport: Ryanair calls for military intervention
Low-cost airline appeals to Wallonia Government to "avoid collapse"
Thousands of passengers stranded and flight connections at risk in the midst of the holidays due to "serious shortage of security personnel" more
AirlinesAir France: new no-stop service between Paris and Phuket
For the Winter season, route operated by a B-777/300ER aircraft
Air France reveals the first new addition to its Winter 2025-2026 flight schedule. After launching a new route to Manila last year, the airline is once again turning its focus to Asia. Starting November... more
AirportsACI: Atlanta Airport the busiest in 2024
But it competes with the international one in Dubai, which came second in the ranking - ATTACHMENTS
"Hartsfield-Jackson" Atlanta International Airport, in the United States, confirmed its first place in the ranking of the busiest airports in the world in 2024. In second place is Dubai International Airport,... more
Airports"Aero 2025" event (3): large presence of tourist, training and private transport aircraft
Wide range of general aviation aircraft making their debut at an airshow
The heart of the "Aero" remains traditional general aviation, represented by a wide range of aircraft for tourism, training and private transport. The 2025 edition offered an unprecedented cross-section... more
Airports"Aero 2025" airshow (2): rotary wing on display with leading role
As well as cutting-edge avionics and the UAS universe are also protagonists
Helicopters on displayHelicopters also played a leading role at the fair, thanks to an entire dedicated area and the involvement of the major manufacturers in the sector. In the “Heli-Hangar” set up in... more
Airports"Aero 2025" airshow: sustainable flight technologies look to the future
Over 130 dedicated exhibitors, included in the special “Sustainable Aviation Trail” space
AVIONEWS attended the 2025 edition of "Aero Friedrichshafen", the international reference show for general aviation, held from 9 to 12 April in the German city on the shores of Lake Constance. The event... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: over 6 million passengers in March
A slight decline on 2024
In March, Heathrow welcomed more than 6.2 million passengers, a slight decline on 2024 due to the timing of Ramadan and a later Easter this year which both impact travel patterns, along with a 10-hour... more
AirlinesEasyJet flies between Malpensa and Seville from October
Air connection with two frequencies per week
easyJet is expanding its network from Milan-Malpensa by offering for the first time a direct connection to Seville, starting from 27 October, with two weekly frequencies on Mondays and Fridays.With the... more
Airlines"Handelsblatt": Fiumicino Airport "Great Hope" for Lufthansa's global expansion
German business daily praises progress at Rome airport despite capacity limitations
Rome-Fiumicino Airport has become a crucial element in the growth strategy of the Lufthansa Group following the acquisition of ITA Airways. This is highlighted in an article published today (9 April 2025,... more
AirlinesITA Airways and LOT Polish Airlines announce code-share agreement
Starting from tomorrow
ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, and LOT Polish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Poland, announce the launch of their code-share agreement. Starting April 10, 2025, LOT’s “LO” flight code wil... more
AirlinesAustralia. Ferrovial's strategic expansion at Perth Airport
Infrastructure investments and growth for it that offers direct connections to Europe
Ferrovial, a Spanish company known for its role in the transport infrastructure industry, is considering the acquisition of Perth Airport in Australia, after selling its stakes in major British airports... more
AirportsItalian Enav global expansion: new opportunities in foreign markets
Growth strategies and developments in international markets for air traffic control
During the Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) roadshow held in London, Pasqualino Monti, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), outlined an international expansion strategy that seems closely linked to diplomatic... more
AirlinesAir Europa returns to North Africa
Flights resumed in April
Air Europa resumes flights to North Africa with the start of weekly flights between Madrid-Barajas airport and the cities of Marrakesh and Tunis. Over the course of the year, the air company will offer... more
AirportsBritish Royals visit Rome; arrive in Ciampino in the afternoon
Institutional meetings with Mattarella and Meloni; session at the Chamber
King Charles and Queen Camilla are due to land at Rome-Ciampino Airport this afternoon for a few days' visit to Italy to mark their 20th wedding anniversary.At the moment it seems that the program has... more
AirportsFrench Air Force: modernized and upgraded Mirage 2000D aircraft enter into operation
The use of these veterans of the French ground attack is guaranteed until beyond 2030, alongside the Rafales
Nancy-Ochey Air Base 133 is preparing to host the official ceremony for the entry into operational service of the Mirage 2000 D fighter aircraft undergoing the mid-life modernization program (RMV - Rénovation... more
AirportsUK Government gives green light to London-Luton Airport expansion
Capacity nearly doubled to 32 million passengers
The UK Government has given the final green light to an ambitious expansion project at London-Luton Airport. The decision, announced in a press release yesterday, grants development permission to increase... more
AirportsACI: airports save one million tonnes of CO2
Under ACA program, period May 2023-2024
Airports Council International (ACI) has today released the annual results on carbon performance and participation trends for its global carbon management standard for airports, Airport Carbon Accreditation.The... more
AirlinesITA Airways: major news in the 2025 Summer Season
Terminal change in Frankfurt and Munich
ITA Airways officially kicked off the Summer 2025 season yesterday with exciting new offerings for its customers. The first major development is the transfer of ITA Airways' ground and flight operations... more
AirlinesIberia and Aerolineas Argentinas join forces to bring both Countries closer
37 destinations within the South American State and 29 within European one
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) have reached an agreement that will bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever. Thanks to this alliance, from March 27, 2025, customers of both airlines will be able... more
AirportsEarthquake in Myanmar and Thailand (2): relief in action, airlift for aid
Casualties on the rise; helicopters and planes to reach remote areas and transport the wounded - VIDEO
Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies more
AirlinesHamburg Airport: Summer flight schedule 2025
Around 120 direct destinations in 40 countries
Hamburg Airport welcomes the 2025 summer season with a diverse and expanded flight offering that will take travelers to around 40 countries. The new summer flight schedule, which is valid until 25 October... more
AirportsEarthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand: airports closed, mobility in crisis
Commercial air routes interrupted. Urgent appeal for humanitarian aid/ 2 VIDEOS
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 has shaken Myanmar and Thailand, causing severe damage and paralyzing key infrastructure. The epicenter of the quake was located in Myanmar, but the repercussions were... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: to 275 destinations in 91 Countries
More flights within Europe for Summer schedule
Frankfurt Airport’s new Summer schedule will come into force on March 30, in tandem with the changeover to daylight saving time in Germany. The coming summer season will see a total of 83 airlines flying t... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways: E-195E2 airplane landed at London-City Airport
After that an E-190E2 touched down on the runway at the same airport in 2021
Yesterday marked the landing of the first commercial flight of the E-195E2 at London City Airport, operated by Helvetic Airways. This is now the largest jet from London City Airport.The carrier is making... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: the new Summer flight schedule
More than 100 destinations in over 30 Countries
Next Sunday (30 March) the new Summer flight schedule (valid until 26 October) starts at Cologne-Bonn Airport with a variety of popular holiday destinations and popular city connections, as well as numerous... more