Aviation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released the report regarding the collision between the military helicopter and an American Eagle plane in January 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 67 passengers and crew members. The main recommendation: prevent helicopter flights near Reagan Airport. NTSB Chair: "This is an intolerable risk"

The merger of the two companies will be completed by 2027, and the combined company KOREAN will be the 12th largest airline in the world in terms of international capacity

Fiumicino Airport in Rome has been crowned the best airport in Europe for 2024 by the International Council of Airports (ACI World) in collaboration with Amadeus. All the details

The strike includes most flights to and from Germany, including from Israel, after labor unions called for airports to participate in a 24-hour warning strike

The company, which will have a fleet of over 100 modern aircraft and fly to more than 100 destinations, is set to begin operations by the end of the year and together with SAUDIA will place Saudi Arabia at the center of aviation in the Middle East

Frédéric Siegel’s artwork transforms SWISS Wanderlust into a flying tribute to Swiss culture

Europe’s largest airline group increased Q4 profit by €66M to €468M, with a full-year operating profit of €1.6B. Passenger numbers rose 7% to over 130M. The company expects significantly higher profits in 2025

United Airlines is accelerating the rollout of Starlink service on its flights, which includes high-speed internet, streaming, and free gaming for MileagePlus members, and will equip over 40 regional aircraft with Starlink technology by the end of 2025, with an average installation time of just 8 hours - the first has already been successfully installed

The European aircraft manufacturer has been operating in its current form since 2000 and increases its activity and aircraft production every year. By the end of the year, the company intends to deliver "around 820 aircraft"

The German airline announced three new routes to top vacation spots in Europe and the Middle East

UAE airline unveils tech upgrades for a better customer experience at the world's largest tourism fair

The Greek airline expands in Israel and Bulgaria with Tal Aviation managing marketing, sales, and distribution

FedEx Flight Returns to Newark After Bird Strike Sparks Engine Fire. FedEx to PassportNews: "The strike caused an engine fire. We thank the pilots for the safe landing"

This summer, KLM will serve 95 European and 66 intercontinental destinations, adding new routes, increased frequencies, and three new Dreamliners

Delta Flight 92 from Brisbane to Los Angeles landed on schedule, but the crew reported a pressurization issue before landing. The FAA has launched an investigation

Poland's national airline, LOT Polish Airlines, concludes the year 2024 with record results, including a net profit of 151.5 million euros, the largest fleet in its history, and significant growth in the number of passengers

Miami International Airport (MIA) continues to break records for the third consecutive year with around 56 million passengers in 2024, maintaining its title as America's fastest growing airport

The new codeshare agreement between the Italian airline ITA Airways and Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Dolomiti will provide customers with expanded connectivity to new destinations

After the strikes in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn, the ver.di workers union has announced a two-day strike this week at Munich Airport. Lufthansa Group notes that there may be disruptions in its flight schedule. All the details

According to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, both Lufthansa Group airlines will reconnect Iran and Europe after a prolonged suspension

Two Greek airlines have already announced a complete shutdown of their operations for 24 hours, at the airport they are directing travelers to the airlines. And who else will strike? All the details, and how it affects tourists

The ver.di union has called on workers at the Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn Airports to hold a one-day warning strike. A 24-hour strike is planned at Düsseldorf Airport on Monday, February 24, and at Cologne/Bonn Airport on Sunday, February 23. All the details

Franz Liszt Airport saw its busiest January ever, with rising traffic. By February, six new routes were added, and major Terminal 2 renovations will begin soon

The code share addition between the companies includes 60 additional routes in 12 Indian cities and 26 European cities. In total, Air India and the Lufthansa Group will share codes on 100 routes worldwide

Saudia announces more than ten new destinations from its two main airports, including two destinations in Greece and holiday spots in Europe and the East. All the details

Air Seychelles will launch a new route between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi. The company offers the option to combine a direct flight one way or another and flexibility in planning the vacation, alongside full service on the flight

Ben Moshe, who has held key business development roles within the Lufthansa Group, will succeed Markus Hagenbruch after his three-year tenure. Ben Moshe: "Together with Lufthansa Group's dedicated and professional team in Israel, we will strengthen partnerships, expand operations, and enhance customer experience while maintaining the highest standards"

In a ceremonial event today, Sofia Airport was officially renamed Vasil Levski International Airport of Sofia. The unveiling of the new name took place in front of Terminal 2, where the updated signage was revealed on the building’s facade

Iberia strengthens its presence in North America with additional flights to key destinations and the integration of the innovative Airbus A321XLR - the first narrow-body aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean, offering an advanced, comfortable, and eco-friendly flying experience

Etihad will operate three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—utilizing its modern Airbus A320