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Fragmented European Airspace Poses Biggest Long-Term Threat to Aviation, Says Fraport CEO

Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte identifies the fragmented European airspace as the biggest long-term challenge for air travel, causing delays, higher costs, and increased emissions, while progress towards a unified system is hampered by geopolitical factors and a shortage of air traffic controllers.

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Naples Airport to Close for 42 Days for Runway Renovations

Naples International Airport (Capodichino) will close its runway for 42 days (January 19-March 1, 2026) for renovations, impacting 39 airlines, while the airport pursues a metro extension and new terminal.

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European Train Travel Boom: Survey Shows Shift Away from Air Travel

A survey of 11,000 Europeans reveals a significant increase in train travel preference over air travel in the coming years, with strong support for banning short-haul flights where high-speed rail alternatives exist; the study also highlights challenges such as overcrowding, affordability, and comfo...

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Newark Airport Delays Due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage

Newark Airport experiences significant delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, attributed by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to insufficient government investment; a separate report indicates a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and the Houthis has been reached.

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Inflation Clouds Outlook for U.S. Airport Expansion Projects

Moody's changed the outlook for the U.S. airport sector to negative from stable because of inflation's impact on the cost of expansion projects at major airports such as Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dulles, despite strong financial positions and ongoing plans.

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IAG Q1 2024 Results: Revenue Up 9.6%, Operating Profit Soars 191.2%

IAG reported forecast-beating Q1 2024 results, with €7 billion in revenue (up 9.6%), €198 million operating profit (up 191.2%), and a net debt reduction of roughly €1.4 billion, driven by strong demand and lower fuel costs; the company also announced orders for 53 new aircraft.

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Record-Breaking Memorial Day Travel Projected to Strain US Transportation

AAA projects a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend, exceeding the 2005 record, with most traveling by car (39.4 million) or plane (3.61 million), despite concerns about air travel safety and potential airport congestion.

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Cardiologist Saves Passenger From Heart Attack During Flight

On April 29th, during a KLM flight from Uganda to Amsterdam, Oklahoma cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad treated a passenger experiencing severe chest pain, using his medical expertise and portable devices to stabilize the patient before landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, where an ambulance awaited.

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Changi Airport Begins Construction on Fifth Terminal to Meet Post-Pandemic Travel Demand

Singapore begins construction on Changi Airport's fifth terminal today, aiming to handle 50 million annual passengers by the initial phase and connect to over 200 cities by the mid-2030s, reflecting a post-pandemic travel rebound and exceeding growth rates in other regions.

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Double-Decker Passenger Planes Face Retirement Despite Continued Use by Select Airlines

Double-decker passenger planes, like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, are being retired due to high operating costs and inefficiency, but 11 airlines globally, including Emirates (116 A380s), British Airways, and Qantas, continue to operate them, offering luxurious amenities and upgrades, despite pro...

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IAG Orders 53 Aircraft Amidst Record First-Quarter Profits

IAG, parent company of British Airways, ordered 53 new aircraft (21 Airbus A330-900neos and 32 Boeing 787-10s) for delivery between 2028 and 2033, fueled by a near tripling of its first-quarter 2025 operating profit to €198 million due to strong demand and lower fuel costs.

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Newark Airport Flights Disrupted by Technology Failure and Staffing Shortages

Hundreds of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport are delayed or canceled due to a technology failure causing a 90-second communication blackout with a plane, compounded by bad weather, runway renovations, and a shortage of air traffic controllers.

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