NewsLeading the way and aiming higher – how Swedavia strives for more within the Airport Carbon Accreditation frameworkTherese Forsström, Head of Environmental Department at Swedavia, discusses the company’s commitment to achieving fossil-free airport operations and leading the aviation industry's climate transition by 2025.Therese Forsström, Head of Environmental Department at Swedavia, discusses the company’s commitment to achieving fossil-free airport operations and leading the aviation industry's climate transition by 2025.
Link (International Airport Review)Good year for Brazil’s Salvador Bahia AirportBoosted by a strong final quarter, Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) in Brazil welcomed 7.6 million passengers in 2024 – a rise of 3.6% on the previous year. In terms of operations, the airport recorded 55,272 aircraft movements, which included 13,704 commercial flights in the final quarter alone. SSA, part of VINCI Airports’ global network, notes ...
Link (Airport World)Katowice Airport unveils ambitious 2024-2032 investment programme with major infrastructure upgradesKatowice AirportThe 2024-2032 investment programme at Katowice Airport includes expansions to passenger, cargo, and maintenance infrastructure, with a focus on improving capacity and services.
Link (International Airport Review)Association of Asia Pacific Airlines officially welcomes Qantas as latest memberThe Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) announced on January 20, 2025 that Qantas Airways has joined AAPA…
Link (AeroTime)Eurowings to operate the Boeing 737-8 MAX 8Eurowings announced: The go-ahead has been given for one of the largest fleet modernizations in European aviation: Lufthansa Group has decided to allocate 40 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft that have been ordered to Eurowings. The gradual integration of new short and medium-haul jets will pave the way for Eurowings to operate one of the ...
Link (World Airline News)Eurowings to replace Airbus A319 fleet with 40 brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8sEurowings will replace its fleet of Airbus A319s and older Airbus A320 models with 40 brand-new Boeing 737…
Link (AeroTime)Lufthansa Technik rolls out fully renovated 1957 Lockheed Starliner in HamburgEmployees from Lufthansa Technik in Germany have marked a significant milestone in their quest to bring life back…
Link (AeroTime)Intelligent thinkingStephan Hirmer, Amadeus’ head of end-to-end passenger servicing for airport and airlines operations, considers how AI is transforming aviation. The air transport industry is under increasing pressure to handle growing passenger volumes while maintaining high security standards and meeting the expectations of today’s travellers for a seamless experience. With Airports Council International predicting passenger volumes ...
Link (Airport World)Giant new solar farm unveiled at Rome’s Fiumicino AirportAeroporti di Roma (ADR) today inaugurated its new solar farm, which instantly becomes one of the largest photovoltaic systems in the world within an airport perimeter. The solar farm is located along the eastern side of Runway 3 at Rome Fiumicino Airport. The new infrastructure was designed by ADR and built by Enel in collaboration ...
Link (Airport World)Turkish Airlines intends to start flights to Auckland and Minneapolis in 2025According to reports published in the Turkish media on January 18, 2025, Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s…
Link (AeroTime)London Gatwick Airport’s expansion to boost UK-China trade and connectivityLondon GatwickLondon Gatwick Airport expansion plans could increase UK-China flights, boosting trade, creating jobs, and supporting economic growth with the Northern Runway project.
Link (International Airport Review)Dublin Airport celebrates 85th anniversaryA special celebration event was held in Dublin yesterday to mark 85 years since the first flight took off from what we now know as Dublin Airport. A mix of current and former airport staff, airline workers, aviation enthusiasts and guests from the world of Irish aviation gathered in Dublin Airport’s original Old Central Terminal ...
Link (Airport World)Lufthansa Group finalizes 41 percent stake in ITA AirwaysThe Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe’s leading aviation group concluded the transaction on January 17. As a result, the Lufthansa Group has a 41 percent stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways. The remaining 59 percent will initially continue ...
Link (World Airline News)JetBlue adds new summer routes from Boston and the New York areaJetBlue Airways is adding it’s first-ever flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The airline is unveiling five new routes to picturesque summer escapes—four of which are brand-new additions to the JetBlue network. These routes complement the airline’s previously announced new European destinations, Madrid and Edinburgh. With these additions, JetBlue will offer ...
Link (World Airline News)ITA Airways joins Lufthansa as fifth network airline, 41% stake deal finalizedItalian carrier ITA Airways has become a part of the Lufthansa Group as its fifth network airline. The…
Link (AeroTime)TSA statistics for 2024 reveal that over 6,000 firearms were intercepted in AmericaTSAIn 2024, the TSA intercepted 6,678 firearms at checkpoints, reinforcing passenger safety and security. New strategies, workforce growth, and advanced technology continue to enhance effectiveness, along with over 900 million passengers screened.
Link (International Airport Review)BALPA secures landmark court victory against RyanairBALPA released this statement: The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has achieved a significant legal triumph in the Court of Appeal, securing a landmark judgment that not only delivers justice for Ryanair pilots but also sets a powerful precedent for the entire trade union movement. The Court’s ruling today firmly established that Ryanair’s practice of putting ...
Link (World Airline News)Air Europa adds RCD Mallorca logo to EC-NBMThe Supercopa de España, also known as the Spanish Super Cup, is a super cup tournament in Spanish football. Founded in 1982 as a two-team competition, the current version has been contested since 2020 by four teams: the winners and runners-up of the Copa del Rey and La Liga. The tournament is held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia . This year the contenders will be Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, ...
Link (World Airline News)Fully utilising North Runway will help Gatwick meet growing demandLondon Gatwick today repeated its call for its North Runway to lose it back-up status and be used on a regular basis, claiming the move would allow it to accommodate more flights and generate an extra £1 billion a year for the UK economy. Citing China as a potential area of growth, the airport notes ...
Link (Airport World)Private investment and government policies driving growth in UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel industrySustainable Aviation FuelThe UK SAF sector is expanding with increasing private investment, supported by government policies like the SAF mandate and planned Revenue Certainty Mechanism.
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