IATA introduces DG Digital, a fully digital tool for dangerous goods declarations, reducing shipment rejections and improving safety across air cargo operations
Transportation Minister Miri Regev, during a press conference held after the dramatic announcements that flydubai would operate an air train to Israel: "We approved companies from the Emirates to come to Israel, for their own reasons they chose not to do so"
Airport and public transport services across Italy may face major disruption in mid-March as workers plan nationwide strikes affecting travel, starting with a 24-hour local public transport strike announced for today, March 13, by a trade union in Udine
Despite a decline in the overall accident rate, the number of fatalities last year rose to 394. The report also points to an increase in interference with satellite navigation systems and increasing risks in conflict zones such as the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association and the Spanish Airline Association want Spain to cut airport charges by 4.9% yearly, saying AENA earned excess returns and overcharged airlines and passengers for years; "This is unsustainable and unrealistic, we need to see a reduction in charges"
Athens taxi drivers' unions will hold a three-day strike in protest over their working conditions. The drivers are threatening to continue the strike indefinitely. Other public transport services will operate as usual, but demonstrations are expected to disrupt traffic in the Greek capital
The Vereinigung Cockpit union and the cabin crew union UFO have declared a strike; affected Lufthansa passengers will receive new flight dates or alternative means of transport
On Monday, February 2, a warning strike is expected to cause widespread disruptions across the MVG U-Bahn, trams, and buses, as well as public transport lines in many cities across Germany. Recommendations: prepare in advance, consider alternative transportation, and use official information channels to stay updated
Lithuania is expected to experience a dangerous cold snap in the coming days, with lows not seen since 2021; England is facing a yellow rain warning affecting transport and flooding
Israel’s flag carrier will join a Boeing-led Sustainable Aviation Fuel initiative aimed at developing less polluting fuels. The airline will fund research that could cut aircraft emissions as early as next year. El Al has a long-standing relationship with the American manufacturer
