Aviation Industry

Sun Phu Quoc Airways has announced the launch of a new international route between Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam and Bangkok in Thailand

Amsterdam Airport becomes the first in Europe to operate TaxiBot system for Airbus aircraft, with huge savings in air pollution

The Dutch tourism and aviation industry is protesting against the increase in flight taxes, which are expected to become the highest in the European Union by 2027. A new survey reveals that most passengers fear a sharp increase in flight prices and that many families will no longer be able to afford to fly

Ryanair closes Thessaloniki base: Athens, Chania, Rhodes and Corfu will also be affected by the move, which joins the company's previous conflicts with European airports over fees and operating costs. Ryanair attacked the costs in Greece, but Fraport Greece stung: "This is a commercial decision resulting from the operating model and profitability considerations only"

Amid the escalation in the Middle East and fears of a shortage of jet fuel, the European Union and the European Aviation Safety Authority have issued special guidelines for the aviation industry. Companies have been warned of supply disruptions, received regulatory relief, but are prohibited from imposing retroactive fuel surcharges on passengers

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs

In light of the jet fuel crisis, the French Minister of Transport announced that the government is promoting regulatory relief and financial support for airlines facing operational and economic challenges ahead of the summer season, while protecting passenger rights

Airlines worldwide are celebrating International Workers’ Day with heartfelt social media tributes to their employees, while unions and activists renew calls for better pay and working conditions across the aviation industry

The Romanian Airlines Association Carpathia warns of the increase in fuel prices and its consequences: reduced frequencies, route adjustments and price increases, alongside an attempt to maintain the stability of service for passengers

Are flights without physical documents closer than ever? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) refers to international biometric trials conducted to create a "future of seamless airport transit through biometric identification and digital wallets" - implementation is subject to government decisions