Aviation

Wizz Air marks its 250th plane with a special livery from a global design contest, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet

October 2025 marked record tourism for Cyprus with 537,744 visitors, a 17% increase from last year; the island transitions into an international aviation and tourism hub, with numerous weekly flights and new routes from the Gulf and Eastern Europe, aiming for year-round tourism

Norse Atlantic Airlines saw rising passenger numbers and strong load factors above 90%, yet still reported a Q3 net loss while continuing its strategic ACMI expansion

In a significant announcement during the Wizz Air President's visit to Israel, Israel's Transport Minister and Wizz Air's President, Joseph Váradi, revealed that teams will reconvene in January to finalize agreements aimed at reducing flight costs, increasing seat availability, and strengthening Ramon Airport while supporting Israeli airlines

The UAE aviation giant Emirates will operate the next-generation aircraft on the Montreal-Dubai route starting in February, with a premium economy class for the first time in Canada

After more than three decades, Latvian airline SmartLynx is closing its commercial operations and thanks the crews, partners, and passengers who have accompanied it along the way

The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."

Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks

Emirates' cargo arm has partnered with autonomous aircraft company LODD to test the use of advanced drones in Emirates' global delivery network; the two companies will study VTOL cargo tech after Hili's successful tests

The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

The Texas A&M University System will establish and operate the Federal Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT) – a groundbreaking FAA initiative that will integrate innovation, safety, and collaboration among government, industry, and academia, paving the way for a new era in U.S. skies

In a special report from Wizz Air’s HQ in Budapest, PassportNews covers the airline’s urgent call to action: bold green initiatives, and a clear message — governments must act now to protect aviation’s future

Europe’s first airport to operate three independent runways simultaneously sets a new global benchmark in air traffic capacity and efficiency

ANA and Singapore Airlines launch joint flights with revenue sharing, expanding options for travelers – a move that could alter the regional and global aviation market

Over 30,000 daily flights, tens of thousands of minutes of delays, and a sharp drop in punctuality. The new EUROCONTROL report reveals the price of congestion

The aviation giant from the UAE will deploy the upgraded and luxurious aircraft on routes between Dubai and Manchester and Milan. When will you be able to fly on it?

SkyUp inaugurates nonstop service between Chișinău and Sweden’s capital, marking a milestone in Moldova’s growing international air connectivity

A major leap in Indian aviation: A new airport near Chennai is set to become a key international hub, with plans to handle up to 100 million passengers annually רוצה גם גרסת טיזר סושיאל או פסקת פתיח לכתבה?

Ryanair becomes the first airline in Europe to carry over 200 million passengers in a year – a historic milestone ahead of a record-breaking summer season

Amid a supply chain crisis, LOT is taking swift actions to secure its fleet: two Dreamliners on the way, with a tender for 84 additional aircraft to be decided soon