South Korea to Upgrade Airport Safety Following Deadly Crash
A South Korean plane crash in December 2024 killed 179 people, prompting changes to navigation barriers at seven airports and runway safety area extensions at seven others after an internal report revealed safety issues.
South Korea to Upgrade Airport Safety Following Deadly Crash
A South Korean plane crash in December 2024 killed 179 people, prompting changes to navigation barriers at seven airports and runway safety area extensions at seven others after an internal report revealed safety issues.
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20% Bias Score
France Lowers Proposed Air Travel Tax Amid Environmental Concerns
France's new government is considering a lower tax on air travel, reducing expected revenue from €850 million to €750 million, causing concern among environmental groups who fear reduced funding for emission reduction initiatives. This follows a previous government's failed attempt to implement a hi...
France Lowers Proposed Air Travel Tax Amid Environmental Concerns
France's new government is considering a lower tax on air travel, reducing expected revenue from €850 million to €750 million, causing concern among environmental groups who fear reduced funding for emission reduction initiatives. This follows a previous government's failed attempt to implement a hi...
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40% Bias Score
European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire
Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.
European Airlines Resume Flights to Tel Aviv After Ceasefire
Following a Hamas attack in October 2023, Israel's tourism industry shut down, but a ceasefire agreement has prompted a resurgence in European air travel to Tel Aviv, with over 1200 weekly flights anticipated by mid-May, exceeding current levels by hundreds.
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32% Bias Score
Widespread Drone Attacks Target Deep Inside Russia
On Sunday night, Russia reported shooting down over 30 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including one over Kazan, over 600 miles from Ukraine, causing temporary flight restrictions at three airports. Ukraine launched 141 drones and one ballistic missile into Russia.
Widespread Drone Attacks Target Deep Inside Russia
On Sunday night, Russia reported shooting down over 30 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including one over Kazan, over 600 miles from Ukraine, causing temporary flight restrictions at three airports. Ukraine launched 141 drones and one ballistic missile into Russia.
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40% Bias Score
France Names New CEO for Paris Airports Operator
France's President Macron nominated Philippe Pascal, Groupe ADP's CFO, as the new CEO, replacing Augustin de Romanet; the decision, following a parliamentary hearing, requires final approval from the Council of Ministers.
France Names New CEO for Paris Airports Operator
France's President Macron nominated Philippe Pascal, Groupe ADP's CFO, as the new CEO, replacing Augustin de Romanet; the decision, following a parliamentary hearing, requires final approval from the Council of Ministers.
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32% Bias Score
Passenger's Unruly Behavior Cancels Ibom Air Flight
On August 8, 2025, a passenger's refusal to fly without her luggage caused the cancellation of an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja at 17:30, stranding 89 passengers due to weight restrictions and resulting in significant costs for the airline.
Passenger's Unruly Behavior Cancels Ibom Air Flight
On August 8, 2025, a passenger's refusal to fly without her luggage caused the cancellation of an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja at 17:30, stranding 89 passengers due to weight restrictions and resulting in significant costs for the airline.
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56% Bias Score
Rome Airport Unveils Europe's Largest Solar Plant, Reducing Emissions by 11,000 Tons
Rome Fiumicino Airport unveiled Europe's largest solar power plant, a 55,000-panel system reducing annual CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons, accelerating the airport's path to net-zero emissions and potentially serving as a model for global green growth.
Rome Airport Unveils Europe's Largest Solar Plant, Reducing Emissions by 11,000 Tons
Rome Fiumicino Airport unveiled Europe's largest solar power plant, a 55,000-panel system reducing annual CO2 emissions by over 11,000 tons, accelerating the airport's path to net-zero emissions and potentially serving as a model for global green growth.
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40% Bias Score
American Airlines Faces Pressure to Match United's Success
American Airlines is under pressure to present strong Q1 2025 results following United Airlines' record-breaking performance and projections; American's stock underperforms competitors, raising concerns about its revenue generation, margins and hub profitability.
American Airlines Faces Pressure to Match United's Success
American Airlines is under pressure to present strong Q1 2025 results following United Airlines' record-breaking performance and projections; American's stock underperforms competitors, raising concerns about its revenue generation, margins and hub profitability.
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52% Bias Score
German Engine Overhaul Facility Expands Amidst Growing Air Travel Demand
N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt, Germany, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, overhauled a record 155 aircraft engines in 2024 and plans to increase capacity to 250-270 annually by 2026, driven by growing intercontinental flight demand; the €150 million expansion will ...
German Engine Overhaul Facility Expands Amidst Growing Air Travel Demand
N3 Engine Overhaul Services in Arnstadt, Germany, a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, overhauled a record 155 aircraft engines in 2024 and plans to increase capacity to 250-270 annually by 2026, driven by growing intercontinental flight demand; the €150 million expansion will ...
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4% Bias Score
Airbus and OMV Partner to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Airbus and OMV announced a partnership to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and access, aiming to overcome high costs and supply constraints to meet the EU's ambitious 2050 target of 70% SAF usage.
Airbus and OMV Partner to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Airbus and OMV announced a partnership to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and access, aiming to overcome high costs and supply constraints to meet the EU's ambitious 2050 target of 70% SAF usage.
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44% Bias Score
Ryanair-Aena Dispute: Accusations of Deceptive Fees and Regional Airport Cuts
Ryanair accuses Aena, the Spanish airport operator, of deceptive airport fee policies, leading to the cancellation of 800,000 seats in seven regional airports and prompting a sharp rebuke from Aena, which defends its low fees and accuses Ryanair of seeking an unfair wealth transfer.
Ryanair-Aena Dispute: Accusations of Deceptive Fees and Regional Airport Cuts
Ryanair accuses Aena, the Spanish airport operator, of deceptive airport fee policies, leading to the cancellation of 800,000 seats in seven regional airports and prompting a sharp rebuke from Aena, which defends its low fees and accuses Ryanair of seeking an unfair wealth transfer.
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56% Bias Score
Heathrow's Record Passenger Numbers Clash with Europe's Climate Goals
Heathrow Airport reported a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024, a 4.7 million increase from 2023, exceeding the previous record set in 2019; however, this growth conflicts with environmental concerns regarding increased carbon emissions projected to more than double by 2050.
Heathrow's Record Passenger Numbers Clash with Europe's Climate Goals
Heathrow Airport reported a record 83.9 million passengers in 2024, a 4.7 million increase from 2023, exceeding the previous record set in 2019; however, this growth conflicts with environmental concerns regarding increased carbon emissions projected to more than double by 2050.
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36% Bias Score