Aviation

Germany's fastest-growing airport saw over 327,000 flight movements, with average flight occupancy reaching a peak of 82%

The Latvian airline unveils the special design for the new plane, featuring the Latvian flag and elements from the three Baltic states - Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, including 'Ladybug, Swallow, and Stork.' What do you think?

Willie Walsh, CEO of IATA, criticizes airplane manufacturers in the global monthly data summary: "Supply issues make it difficult for companies to serve customers better, innovate products, and improve performance." How much did the demand for flights increase in November?

The unusual incident occurred at Chicago Airport: an American Airlines plane on its way to take off for Los Angeles collided with the tail of a United plane on its way to take off for Honolulu. The FAA has launched an investigation into the case, similar to one that happened at Ben Gurion Airport about seven years ago

The European airport notes a 10% increase in passenger numbers, led by low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet. Cargo activities also show an impressive 30% rise

India's national airline will operate an additional daily flight on the Delhi-Bangkok Route, offering passengers 4 daily flights on the popular route

Athens International Airport closes the year with nearly 32 million passengers, a 13% increase from last year. Israel also contributed to the success

The German group announced a large-scale recruitment campaign for the year 2025, during which it will hire about 10,000 new employees in various fields, including flight attendants, ground crews, and pilots

Airline airBaltic successfully completed its first test flight with Starlink's high-speed internet on an Airbus A220-300, and will start offering free, fast Wi-Fi on all its flights starting the first quarter of 2025

The Israeli airline will operate starting 3 weekly flights to Albania, where tourists can go on a sunbathing holiday, enjoy a vibrant urban experience, or hike in the mountains: "The locals in Albania love Israel and support Israeli tourism."

The number of passengers at the airport grew by 8% compared to 2023, and overall, the airport connected with direct flights to 301 destinations, 124 of which were intercontinental

After a few days ago a passenger's body was found in a United Airlines jet’s wheel well, last night, two bodies were found in the wheel well of an American JetBlue aircraft. A JetBlue spokesperson told Passport News: “We are committed to working closely with authorities to support their efforts to understand how this incident occurred.”

The project, which will establish a new interchange for Ben Gurion Airport at a cost of about a billion shekels, will allow direct access from Ayalon Highways and Route 1 to the terminals and help reduce traffic congestion

Unusual event in Australia: An Etihad Airways flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was halted during takeoff due to a technical malfunction. As part of the emergency procedure, foam was sprayed on the wheels, some of which were deflated to prevent a fire. Passengers were transferred to alternative flights

Heavy Snow in Manchester: Runways Temporarily Closed, Passengers Advised to Check with Airlines and Allocate Extra Time for Airport Travel

After an American tourist paid for an entry visa on a fake site - a reminder of the necessary steps for entering Israel for tourists

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is fining JetBlue for its flights' delays. This is an unusual move, as it's the first time DOT has taken legal action against an airline for this reason. All the details

The airline from the United Arab Emirates brings back the world's largest passenger plane, known as the 'Super Jumbo', to Copenhagen. It is the only airline in the world operating the A380 to Denmark's capital, coinciding with the 100th anniversary celebrations of Copenhagen's airport

The Latvian airline cancels 4,670 flights across nearly 20 routes due to delays in engine supply. Alongside the cancellation of the planned Tel Aviv-Vilnius route for next summer, activity on the Tel Aviv-Riga route will be reduced: "External factors beyond the company's control, sorry for the issues."

United flight from Guam to Honolulu in Hawaii lasted 6 hours and 43 minutes, but at the end of it - returned to last year. See the flight data

After years of development and a surprising number of orders, the new Chinese C919 aircraft has taken to the skies with China Eastern. Here is what the first flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong looked like. What souvenir did the passengers receive?

The Israeli tourism company acquires 25% of the shares in the Cypriot airline TUS Airways from Global Wings and American businessman Kenneth M. Woolley. How much will the deal cost?

EL-AL has fixed the price at $299, but increasing competition – including the expected return of Wizz to the route and the upcoming start of Air Haifa on the route to the Greek capital, is leading to an especially large number of competing companies and particularly low prices in the winter season to the sought-after destination. How much will you pay?

Just before the end of 2024, the aviation research company OAG publishes the standout figures of the year: how much we flew, where we flew, and what were the fastest-growing airports in the world? Plus: the airline whose activity soared by about 50% and the forecast for the number of passengers in 2025. All the data

The flight had to make an emergency landing in the city of Graz, Austria, due to an engine failure that caused smoke in the cockpit and passenger cabin

The expanding private flight market offers a wide range of options. We checked and found three companies that stand out thanks to their services and reputation: C-Group Aviation, PRIVATEJET, and MATOSIM. They all offer private jet rentals in various sizes. These are the services, prices, and relative advantages of each of them, in collaboration with C-Group Aviation

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The crash this morning of Jeju Air's plane just before the end of the calendar year adds to the many malfunctions and accidents that characterized the past year. From the Japanese plane that caught fire, to the Azerbaijani plane that crashed last week, through the detached plane door, to one of the deadliest air turbulence ever. This was the year in the air - and on the ground

The unusual incident occurred on flight 323 from Milwaukee to Seattle. The passenger remained on the plane's wing until medical personnel and law enforcement escorted her. Another incident happened on another company flight on December 26, where several passengers and crew members needed medical attention due to severe turbulence during the flight

Mystery in Hawaii: A body was discovered upon the arrival of a United Airlines plane last Tuesday at the airport on flight number UA202. The airline informed Passport News, "United is working with law enforcement on the investigation. At this stage, it is unclear how and when the individual accessed the landing gear."