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Climate activists breach Munich airport to protest air travel on north

Munich Airport saw its traffic disrupted after climate activists staged a protest against the environmental impact of air travel. The group "Last Generation" said some of their members glued their hands on the tarmac.

My Europe Series

Above and beyond: Europeans behind huge air relief effort for Ukraine

Two Germans with a passion for aviation are behind what is claimed to be the largest aerial civilian humanitarian aid operation in history. Here is the story of Ukraine Air Rescue and its pilots.

Business Series

Angola's flagship airline undergoes massive expansion

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Driven by a new CEO and his team, Angola’s flagship carrier TAAG has expanded its global reach through a new tie-up with Spain’s Iberia.

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XPeng flying car takes to the sky in Dubai

A futuristic flying two-seater car flew over Dubai’s skyline during GITEX 2022.

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Europe News

EU air transport workers at lowest level in 14 years

Around 325,600 people worked in the air transport sector across the 27 member states during the first three months of the year, down from about 410,000 pre-pandemic.

Mobility

Supersonic and carbon-free: Will we soon be flying 'son of Concorde'?

It hasn’t taken to the skies yet, but the Overture aircraft is designed to trim hours off long-haul flights and avoid harming the environment by using 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel.

Green News

Which major European airport is cutting flights to cut emissions?

While most airports are increasing flights, Schiphol has taken the climate-friendly option.

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Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

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Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

Travel News

Huge queues at Schiphol airport continue but no worker strike for now

Schiphol airport workers have called off a planned summer strike, saving travellers from more queues and cancellations.

Mobility

World’s fastest passenger jet unveiled following supersonic test

The Global 8000 will travel at a top speed of just under the speed of sound, although it did break the sound barrier during testing.

World News

Ryanair must pay Italian social security for some Bergamo staff — ECJ

Ryanair failed to produce evidence that every crew member was covered by Irish-issued E101 certificates, so the European Court of Justice ruled they are effectively Italian employees.

Focus

Saudi Arabia's Future Aviation Forum: Post-COVID take-off tops agenda

In partnership with Future Aviation Forum

The pandemic, sustainability, innovation and new technologies are the key themes during the inaugural Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mobility

Would you trust this self-flying plane with your life?

A US start-up has developed software that can integrate with existing flight-control systems to make standard aircraft capable of flying unmanned.

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Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike

Ex-MLB star Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike at Sapporo Dome

Destinations

World’s longest flight times: Would you spend 18 hours on a plane?

An Auckland to New York service is flying into the number four spot later this year.

Mobility

Why are there GPS disturbances on Finland’s border with Russia?

Earlier this month a skier in Finland noticed her smartwatch's GPS tracking was wrong, very wrong. She wasn't the only one having problems.

Mobility

Could a 3-metre flying disk change the face of urban mobility?

Stephen Tibbitt hopes his invention, which is competing for the Boeing-sponsored GoFly prize, will transform the way we move around.

Russia

Sanctions stop Aeroflot flying anywhere outside Russia except Belarus

Sanctions have forced Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot to announce an end to almost all of its international flights.

Mobility

The Swedish-built electric 'flying car' designed for anyone to fly

The drone-like Jetson One, weighing 190 pounds and boasting a 20-minute flight time, is fully electric and is designed to be a "jet ski of the skies".

Travel News

British Airways cancels short-haul flights from London's Heathrow

The airline clarified that the issue was not caused by a cyber attack as had been previously speculated.