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Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer has expressed concerns over plans to close Schiphol Airport during overnight hours, indicating that the budget airline may exit the Dutch market if the closure is implemented. The proposed ban on flights departing between midnight and 06:00 could significantly impact Transavia’s operations, as it holds 73% of all Schiphol slots ..read more
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San Francisco has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit against Oakland over the latter’s plan to rename its airport to include “San Francisco” in the title. The lawsuit argues that the proposed name change would cause confusion among travellers and infringe on San Francisco International Airport’s trademark. San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu stated that ..read more
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6h ago
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an investigation into an incident at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport, where a flight was instructed to cross a runway while another aircraft was initiating its takeoff. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, 18 April, as a JetBlue flight was in the process of beginning its takeoff roll on ..read more
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On 18 April, a stored and former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 (last known registration B-HLF) caught fire during the dismantling process at Ciudad Real Airport in Spain. Fire fighters of the province of Ciudad rushed to the airport. The 28-year-old aircraft was stored at the airport, which is known for its long-term storage capacity, since ..read more
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8h ago
The Left Bloc in Portugal is urging the government to eliminate domestic flights between Porto, Lisbon, and Faro airports by 2030, advocating for enhanced railway connections instead. Citing the relatively short distances between these airports and the quality and speed of railway options, the party aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. This proposal ..read more
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10h ago
As of early April 19, Iran has suspended flights to several regions in response to reported Israeli attacks, particularly in Isfahan Province. The airports of Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz has been closed for several hours. While Israeli authorities have not confirmed these attacks, US officials suggest missile strikes on military sites and air bases in ..read more
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10h ago
The UK Ministry of Defence has placed an order for six Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise its rotary fleet and streamline operations. These helicopters will be deployed to Cyprus for emergency response duties and to Brunei for jungle warfare support, replacing existing Airbus Pumas. The new helicopters will be delivered next year and will serve ..read more
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Cathay Pacific has released its traffic figures for March 2024, showcasing strong demand for travel from and to Hong Kong, driven by the Easter holiday period and various city events. Passenger numbers surged by 42.4% compared to March 2023, with significant increases in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) and available seat kilometres (ASKs). Cargo tonnage also ..read more
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Ryanair has announced the launch of five new routes from Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport in Pyrzowice, Poland, expanding its network in April 2024. The new destinations include Zadar in Croatia, Alicante in Spain, Malta, and Bari and Rome-Fiumicino in Italy. Flights to Rome-Fiumicino and Malta commenced on April 15, followed by Bari on April ..read more
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A Tupolev TU-22M3 strategic bomber belonging to the Russian Air Force met with disaster in southern Russia on Friday, April 19. The Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, revealing that the aircraft went down in the Krasnogvardeisky district of the Stavropol Territory while on its way back to base following the completion of a combat mission ..read more