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Ryanair CEO O'Leary's Potential €100 Million Bonus Sparks Criticism

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary could receive over €100 million in bonuses by July 2028 if the airline's share price remains above €21 for 28 consecutive days, a target met as of Thursday, despite a recent fall in annual profits; this has sparked criticism from the High Pay Centre regarding executive co...

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Death of Legendary German Pilot Walter Eichhorn

Walter Eichhorn, an 88-year-old German pilot with nearly 70 years of experience, died on Monday; his career included roles at Lufthansa, Hollywood stunt pilot work, and airshow performances, accumulating over 20,000 flight hours across 60 aircraft types.

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Frankfurt Airport CEO Forecasts Improved Punctuality Despite Airspace Congestion

Frankfurt Airport CEO Stefan Schulte forecasts improved punctuality for summer 2024, aiming for 80% on-time performance despite a 5% flight increase; however, he cites congested European airspace, due to various conflicts and lack of unified IT systems among European air traffic controls, as the mai...

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Micro-credential Program Boosts Western Sydney Airport Workforce

Cindy Wang, a full-time mother and part-time graphic designer, enrolled in a new micro-credential program for aviation operations at Western Sydney International Airport, launching Thursday to prepare for the airport's late 2026 opening, aiming to create 24,000 direct jobs by 2041.

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Delayed Air Force One Replacement Sparks Debate Over Cost and Luxury

The US Air Force is replacing its aging Air Force One planes with two new Boeing 747-800s, facing delays until at least 2027, featuring luxurious amenities that are causing political debate due to their cost and extravagance.

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Russia Sees Resumption of International Flights Amidst Sanctions

Russia is seeing a resumption of international flights with several countries, including potential new routes to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, and the Dominican Republic, driven by tourism and economic interests, despite ongoing sanctions.

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Australian Airfares Drop 12 Percent Amidst Increased Competition and Lower Fuel Costs

Domestic Australian economy airfares decreased by 12 percent ($29) in early 2025 due to cheaper jet fuel and increased seat availability, with further price drops expected; however, the 'golden triangle' route remained relatively stable due to high demand.

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Global Air Travel: New Routes, Upgrades, and Expansion

New flight routes, airport expansions, and airline upgrades are transforming air travel in 2025, with increased capacity in some areas and new accessibility in others, though some developments raise environmental concerns.

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Autopilots in Aviation: Enhancing Safety, Not Replacing Pilots

Modern aircraft autopilots, first developed in 1914, reduce pilot workload and improve safety, particularly in high-speed, busy airspace; however, pilots still manually control take-off and landing and maintain constant oversight of the autopilot.

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China Unveils World's First Tri-Ducted Wearable eVTOL Aircraft

China's Zhiyuan Research Institute successfully demonstrated the world's first tri-ducted wearable electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, featuring enhanced safety measures and simplified controls for wider accessibility, potentially revolutionizing personal air travel.

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China's Soaring International Flights Boost Inbound Tourism

China's international passenger flights increased by 25.4% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, reaching 6,428 weekly flights to 79 countries, boosting inbound tourism with Shanghai seeing a 48% rise in foreign visitors and regional airports like Dali and Zhangjiajie expanding internationa...

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EU Considers Weakening Air Passenger Rights

The EU is debating changes to air passenger rights that would likely reduce compensation for flight disruptions, raising the threshold for delays to five or nine hours and expanding exemptions for airlines; consumer groups warn this could affect 85% of passengers.

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