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Korean Air named Airline of the Year for prioritizing passenger comfort

AirlineRatings.com named Korean Air Airline of the Year for 2025, citing its spacious economy seating and commitment to passenger comfort as key factors, contrasting with the industry trend of reduced seat pitch to maximize capacity; AirAsia topped the low-cost carrier list, and Jetblue won the inau...

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Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Supersonic Air Travel

Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military aircraft, broke the sound barrier for the first time since Concorde's 2003 retirement, marking progress toward the company's goal of passenger supersonic airliners by 2029; however, past challenges like noise pollution and fuel efficiency must be overcome.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Dutch Parliament Approves Reduced Noise Reduction at Schiphol Airport

The Dutch Parliament approved a government plan to reduce Schiphol Airport's noise pollution by 15 percent, disappointing residents who sought a more substantial decrease; the government plans to eventually reduce noise by 20 percent but emphasized avoiding rapid cuts to protect the aviation industr...

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Dubai Airport Sets Record, Plans 10-Year Relocation

Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak due to a real estate boom and high tourism, but prompting a planned 10-year move of operations to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to accommodate growth.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Kavei Hufsha Plans New Israeli Airline for Short-Haul Flights

Israeli tourism group Kavei Hufsha plans to launch a new Israeli airline focusing on short-haul flights within a 4-5 hour radius of Israel, aiming to capitalize on its successful European airlines and the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords, despite facing challenges from existing Israeli air...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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UK Approves Heathrow Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns

The UK government approved a £14 billion expansion of Heathrow Airport, adding a third runway to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and previous legal challenges; the plan faces potential future legal action and requires parliamentary approval.

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Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Reviving Supersonic Air Travel Ambitions

Boom Supersonic's XB-1, a non-military aircraft, broke the sound barrier, marking the first such feat since 2003 and advancing the company's plans for passenger supersonic airliners by 2029, despite previous challenges faced by Concorde due to noise, fuel efficiency, and cost.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Munich Airport Booms While Nuremberg Struggles: 2024 Financial Results for German Airports and Trade Shows

In 2024, Munich Airport saw a 12% passenger increase to 41.6 million, while Nuremberg Airport maintained around 4 million passengers but reported negative single-digit million euro yearly results due to high costs; both cities' trade shows reported record revenues; and state-owned casinos showed pos...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Spain Mandates Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Facing Sustainability Challenges

Spain's aviation sector is implementing a mandatory 2% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) this year, increasing gradually to 70% by 2050, although challenges like raw material scarcity, import dependency, and the high cost of SAF remain.

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Dubai Airport Sets Record with 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024

Dubai International Airport announced a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, exceeding its pre-pandemic high and highlighting the city's economic recovery, though challenges remain as it plans to move operations in 10 years to Al Maktoum International Airport after a $35 billion upgrade.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Boom Supersonic Breaks Sound Barrier, Paving Way for Supersonic Passenger Travel

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully reached Mach 1.122 on its twelfth test flight over the Mojave Desert on Tuesday, marking a major step towards the company's goal of launching a commercially viable supersonic passenger jet, Overture, by 2030.

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UK Approves Heathrow Expansion Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government approved a \$17.3 billion expansion of Heathrow Airport, adding a third runway to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and past legal challenges, potentially increasing passenger capacity by millions.

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