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10 March 2025 - 12:48

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Climate activists arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol over KLM’s Flying Blue program

On Saturday, 8 March, nearly 40 climate activists from Extinction Rebellion were arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after protesting against KLM’s Flying Blue programme. While the demonstration had been permitted, the activists moved into […]

10 March 2025 - 07:08

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Germany airport strikes trigger widespread travel disruptions

Germany is currently experiencing significant travel disruptions as airport workers initiate strikes over wage disputes. The industrial action, led by the Verdi trade union, has resulted […]

7 March 2025 - 12:33

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NASA releases stunning image of aircraft breaking the sound barrier

A groundbreaking image released by NASA has captured the exact moment an aircraft breaks the sound barrier, offering an unprecedented view of supersonic flight in action. […]

7 March 2025 - 11:52

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Paris Gare du Nord trains halted after WWII bomb discovery

Train services to and from Paris’ Gare du Nord station were significantly disrupted on Friday following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb near […]

7 March 2025 - 09:31

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Wizz Air partners with Revolut to streamline flight booking with one-click payments

Hungary’s budget aviation group Wizz Air has announced a partnership with British fintech multinational Revolut to offer European flyers secure one-click app payments and web pay […]

6 March 2025 - 15:01

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ETA applications open for European travellers entering UK from April 2025

The UK’s storied Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is about to see one of its final developments as it gets rolled out to European citizens. Nationals of […]

6 March 2025 - 14:36

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Japan Airlines and Bandai Namco launch Gundam-themed jet before Osaka Expo

In partnership with Bandai Namco Holdings Inc., Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a new passenger aircraft as part of the “JAL×GUNDAM FLY TO THE FUTURE PROJECT”. This […]

6 March 2025 - 09:53

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Solar panel reflection forces Schiphol to close runway for two hours on sunny days

One of the world’s longest airport runways, and Amsterdam Schiphol’s busiest, is going to be out-of-use for two hours on some days, due to dangerous solar […]

6 March 2025 - 08:30

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Experts raise alarm over US aviation safety risks from aging systems

The United States’ aviation system is riddled with unsustainable problems that mean it is no longer the international “gold standard” that it was once claimed to […]

5 March 2025 - 15:46

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Starlink could soon be available on Alaska Airlines flights

Alaska Airlines is the latest carrier preparing to enhance its passenger experience by equipping its aircraft with Starlink, Elon Musk’s high-speed satellite internet service. This follows […]

5 March 2025 - 15:36

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Should you be concerned about bird strikes when flying?

A bird strike occurs when a bird collides with an aircraft, typically during landing, take-off, or while flying at low altitude. With the advancement of climate change, bird […]

5 March 2025 - 12:05

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American Airlines to start boarding flights 5 minutes earlier from May 2025

Starting 1 May 2025, American Airlines will begin boarding flights five minutes earlier than before, aiming to improve the boarding process and reduce congestion in the jet bridge. […]

4 March 2025 - 12:25

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Five passengers taken to hospital after heavy turbulence on SkyWest Airlines flight

A SkyWest Airlines flight en route from Springfield, Missouri, to Houston, Texas, was forced to make an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after […]

4 March 2025 - 10:00

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South Korea restricts lithium batteries on passenger aircraft following Airbus blaze

South Korea has cracked down on passengers taking lithium batteries on board planes amid growing safety concerns. The move follows an increase in recorded overheating incidents […]

3 March 2025 - 17:24

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Air France-KLM announces candidacy to acquire TAP Air Portugal

Air France-KLM has announced its interest in a partial buy-out of TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese national flag carrier. If the French-Dutch multinational is successful it […]

3 March 2025 - 15:07

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San Antonio International Airport undergoes major expansion

A 17-gate terminal, expanded parking facilities, a utility plant, and railway infrastructure—San Antonio’s updated airport has a lot in store for the future. A little over […]

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