Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
Rome's Fiumicino Airport (Fiumicino-Da Vinci) has reached 50 million passengers a year for the first time in its history. "A moment we are proud of, and one we want to celebrate today with everyone who made it possible."
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
TAROM has partnered with Ubigi to offer passengers a free 1 GB eSIM after booking, providing instant internet access on arrival abroad; the offer also includes a 30% discount on data plans
UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system
Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver
The Japanese airline is reporting delays of up to 16 hours affecting more than 3,000 passengers in the coming days after temporarily grounding the aircraft involved in a recent accident. Widespread impact on routes to London, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Singapore
The Disney Adventure, Meyer Werft’s newest build for Disney Cruise Line, will homeport in Singapore starting March 2026; the vessel, which can carry up to 6,700 passengers, is the largest in Disney Cruise Line's fleet
From January 2026, Emirates will introduce refurbished Boeing 777s on flights to Beirut and Beijing, offering upgraded cabins and better connections. The airline has recently revealed free amenity kits for premium economy and economy class passengers on long-haul flights
American Airlines plans to fly over 12 million customers this winter across 119,000 flights, boosting capacity, winter readiness, and customer-focused upgrades
A 55-year-old passenger who disembarked from the Holland America Line ship Rotterdam for an organized shore excursion never returned. Local police are asking for the public's help in locating her
Eastern Airways has announced the immediate suspension of operations and the cancellation of all flights. Passengers are urged to check refund options; some train companies will allow free travel in economy class
Five years after opening, Berlin's Brandenburg Airport celebrates 100 million travelers, marking October 17, 2025, as its busiest day with over 101,000 passengers
After nearly two decades in Romania, Wizz Air celebrates 50 million passengers in Bucharest and continues to expand its network with winter launches and additional aircraft
Prague's airport recorded almost 1.9 million passengers in August, positioning the Czech capital as a top European destination. Leading cities include London, Antalya, and Amsterdam
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board declared Air Canada's flight attendants strike 'illegal' and ordered the union leaders to stop it immediately, demanding the return to work. The airline reports astronomical numbers of affected passengers
The first European airline offering fast and free internet via SpaceX's Starlink technology on its Airbus A220-300 aircraft is soaring to new heights, with another increase in passenger numbers, fleet expansion, and innovative services for passengers, and that's not all
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
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
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
