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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to highlight the growing risks posed by lithium batteries carried by passengers on commercial flights. The bulletin comes in response to an increasing number […]
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Uzbekistan’s emerging airline Centrum Air, in partnership with its Turkish General Sales Agent (GSA) AVIAREPS, celebrated the launch of direct flights between Uzbekistan and Istanbul with a high-profile event in Istanbul. The gathering marked a strategic milestone in strengthening
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Today marks a transformative moment for the WestJet Group, as the airline officially completes the integration of Sunwing Airlines, capping off a two-year strategic consolidation effort that aims to reshape Canada’s sun and leisure travel market. The milestone, reached
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Centrum Air is set to launch a new direct international route connecting Samarkand and Vladivostok, the largest city in Russia’s Far East, starting June 23, 2025. The announcement was made in collaboration with Air Marakanda, the operator of Samarkand International
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Serbia and Russia are working on plans to expand flight connections despite ongoing Western sanctions, according to Serbian Ambassador to Russia, Momčilo Babić. The diplomat confirmed that the two countries are actively preparing new routes, with hopes of increasing
Lachin Airport, the newest addition to Azerbaijan’s air infrastructure, has officially opened in one of the country’s most remote and strategic locations. At 1,800 meters above sea level, it is now the highest-altitude airport in Azerbaijan—and the ninth international
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Azul Airlines, Brazil’s low-cost carrier, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The announcement came on Wednesday, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s efforts to reduce debt and secure its future. The move
Italy’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has introduced new pet-friendly rules that now allow large dogs to travel directly in airplane cabins alongside their owners. This major change, announced by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, aims to
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Ukraine is looking at private investment models as a key part of rebuilding and operating its airports after the war. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have teamed up to conduct
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Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines will begin operating regular flights from Warsaw and Katowice starting May 27, the airline announced. The flights will connect Polish travelers with sunny leisure destinations in Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Greece. One-way ticket prices range from
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FlixTrain is making a major leap forward in the European rail sector with a €2.4 billion deal for up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, also known as ICE L in Germany. The initial firm
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Gol Airlines has received approval from the U.S. bankruptcy court for its Chapter 11 restructuring plan, positioning the Brazil-based carrier to emerge from bankruptcy protection by early June. The airline, which filed for Chapter 11 in January 2024, said
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Cross-border train travel in Europe is set to become much easier starting in autumn 2025, thanks to a new unified ticketing system backed by major European railway operators. For years, travelers have had to book separate tickets when journeying
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Air Seychelles has resumed commercial operations to the Middle East after a six-year hiatus this weekend. The inaugural flight HM19, from the vibrant capital city of Abu Dhabi, arrived at Seychelles International Airport at 1235 hrs on Saturday, 24th May
LOT Polish Airlines has announced a new year-round route connecting Warsaw to Málaga, set to begin on January 15, 2026. This new service brings the sun-soaked Costa del Sol even closer for Polish travelers, strengthening ties between Poland and
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