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Qatar's travel industry aims for a greener future

In partnership with Media City

The aviation sector is tackling one of its biggest challenges yet: becoming more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Euronews met with the Group CEO of Qatar Airways – Akbar Al Baker- to discuss how the country is meeting the demands of the future.

Italy

Hundreds of flights across Italy cancelled amid air transport strike

Hundreds of flights across Italy were cancelled Saturday forcing traveller to make alternate plans at the peak of tourist season

Mobility

The hydrogen jet that can fly from Paris to New York in 1.5 hours

Designs for a new hydrogen-powered jet could begin a new era of hypersonic flight that would cut journey times around the globe by air to a few hours.

Travel News

Scientists confirm link between flight turbulence and climate change

Researchers predict that hazardous clear-air turbulence is set to worsen as climate change progresses.

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World News

Air traffic is booming again and environment activists aren't happy

A strong rebound in air traffic reflects a healthy economic dynamic and a renewed ability for people to travel, it runs counter to ambitions to reduce CO2 emissions set out by public authorities.

Travel News

This Danish man has visited every country in the world without flying

His epic adventure came to a close in the Maldives last month. We sat down with Thor two years ago to see how he was faring.

Mobility

This Bulgarian start-up has successful tested a prototype cargo drone

Bulgarian firm Dronamics has just completed test flights of their full-size cargo drone prototype with hopes to launch commercial operations later this year.

Ecotech

Pigs may fly, but there are warnings over pig fat powered planes

Nearly 9,000 dead pigs would be needed for a flight from Paris to New York, the campaign group estimated.

Climate

France's ban on domestic flights doesn't go far enough, say experts

The ban applies to three routes, representing 2.5% of France's annual domestic flights.

Europe News

EU court cancels approval of COVID-19 state aid to 3 Italian airlines

Earlier this month, the General Court of the European Union also struck down a 6 billion financial aid package Germany had granted Lufthansa during the pandemic. both cases have been brought forward by competitor Ryanair.

World

Turkish Airlines growth is 'sustainable', chairman tells Euronews

Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee for Turkish Airlines talks about the current state of the global aviation industry, the expansion of Turkish Airlines and the launch of their new in-flight cuisine menu.

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WATCH: EasyJet staff go on strike in Portugal

EasyJet staff go on strike in Portugal after month-long negotiations over pay between unions and the company

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Reach for the sky: How an Emirati air race pilot achieved his dream

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Explore how a Flying Academy teen achieved his dream: Husam Gamal tells Euronews how his career as a qualified air race pilot took off.

Health news

Air passengers at risk of exposure to rare 'dark lightning' radiation

Gamma-ray flashes from a little-known phenomenon could be hitting passengers with a radiation dose equivalent to 10 X-rays.

USA

Computer glitch grounds thousands of flights in US

A glitch in Federal Aviation Administration software grounded thousands of flights in the US

Travel News

US flights grounded after major FAA computer system failure

A system which keeps pilots and other airport staff informed about hazards and airport facilities failed on Wednesday morning.

Moments

These airlines have some of the best vegan food options

Aeroplane food has long been the punchline of many jokes but these airlines are expanding their options for vegan travellers.

Mobility

This Israeli start-up is designing electric planes for personal use

The new two-seater eVTOL will have a 160 km range from a single charge and is being designed to fly commuters on short trips.

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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.