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British Airways and Ryanair named worst airlines by UK consumer group

A survey has named and shamed the best and worst airlines operating to and from the UK, and the results are surprising.

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Flying is still very safe despite 2025 crashes, experts say

As the Delta crash in Toronto adds to a recent spate of accidents, we look at the safety of flying and find cause for hope.

Mobility

The hydrogen plane that will attempt to fly non-stop around the world

The creators of Climate Impulse have unveiled the progress they have made on the design and building of the experimental, liquid hydrogen-powered craft,

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Breaking sound over Mojave Desert: A first for Boom Supersonic

More than two decades after Europe’s failed attempt at a supersonic airliner, the USA is on track to make it work.

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Europe News

Europe's noisy cities raise concerns from EU auditors

Loud urban environments can have ruinous health impacts from sleep disturbance to cardiovascular problems, but lawmakers and local authorities are failing to take the issue as seriously as air pollution, the European Court of Auditors has warned.

Business

Airbus remains positive on yearly deliveries despite missing target

The European planemaker delivered 766 jets last year, marginally missing its goal due to supply chain disruptions.

Travel News

Iberia to Vueling: Which European airlines were most on-time in 2024?

The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024

South Korea

Expert focuses on structure close to runway plane skidded off

Air safety expert David Learmount said the tragedy did not happen because of the fault of the landing gear, but because of a concrete structure near the runway.

Europe News

Operations temporarily suspended at Moscow and Kaluga airports

Airports in the Russian cities of Moscow and Kaluga temporarily suspended operations on Thursday, with no clear reason given by authorities. The restrictions were later lifted.

Travel News

Groundstop of all American Airlines flights across US lifted

American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.

Europe News

Governments remain deadlocked over energy taxation reform

The European Commission wants to hike levies on fossil fuels as it seeks to radically cut carbon emissions — but EU members remain divided even if a proposed kerosene levy seems to have fallen by the wayside.

Green News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

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Riyadh Air: a bold new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aviation journey

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Set to launch in 2025, Riyadh Air will connect Riyadh, and the wider Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the world, highlighting the capital’s role as a hub for culture, history and global travel.

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Riyadh Air takes flight: welcoming the world to Saudi Arabia

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, embodies the nation’s ambition to open its doors to the world.

Radio Schuman

It's too early to point finger over Spanish flooding-economy minister

Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s economy minister, commented on the recent protests in Valencia, saying that the number one priority is reconstruction, rather than blame apportionment.

The Exchange

Flying high: Charting the new era of airlines

In partnership with Media City

The airline industry is changing, and new strategies and partnerships are reshaping its future.

wellbeing

Is there anything you can do to prevent jet lag? Here's some top tips

Flying across time zones messes with our internal body clock, leaving us exhausted. Here are some ways we can help reset our circadian rhythms.

Mobility

Flying on a plane is safer now than ever before, study finds

A recent study has found that flights are safer than they’ve ever been.

Europe News

100ml limit on liquids to return to all EU airports from September

The latest generation of scanners allows passengers to carry electronic devices and liquids without quantity restrictions, but the European Commission questions their reliability and calls for a temporary restoration of the previous model.

Mobility

World's first facial recognition airport scheduled to arrive in 2025

Travellers might no longer need to present their boarding passes to board flights at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as soon as next year.