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TAP: final bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have been submitted

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India

Investigation into Air India flight plunge flags hydraulic failure

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds.

Europe News

Ukraine formally warns airlines that Russian airspace is unsafe

Kyiv officially notified international aviation authorities of growing risks to civilian aircraft over Russia, a day after President Zelenskyy urged foreign airlines to avoid its airspace.

Tech News

Meet the man tracking 39,000 flights over Lisbon from his terrace

Fed up with plane noise over his terrace, António Boaventura built Lisbon Finals, a platform that tracks every flight over the city in real time, from altitude to decibels.

South Africa

South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover

Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.

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Business

TAP Air Portugal loses almost €100 million as fuel costs soar

TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese state-owned airline currently in talks to be sold, posted a net loss of almost €100 million for the first half of the year, despite increasing revenue by 4% and carrying a record number of passengers.

Travel News

Can China’s C919 jet take on Boeing and Airbus?

China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia.

Travel News

Istanbul overtakes Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow has been knocked off the top spot for the first time since 2023, with Istanbul handling almost 300,000 more passengers in July as the London airport pushes ahead with plans for a third runway.

Business

Budget carrier easyJet confirms €6.6 billion takeover

EasyJet was founded by British-Cypriot entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 1995 as a no-frills airline offering low-cost fares to destinations across Europe.

Business

Portugal: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit binding bids to buy TAP

The government is now expected to receive the report within 30 days and may ask investors to submit an improved final bid.

Europe News

International flights set to pay carbon costs under EU ETS review

Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029.

Travel News

Why airlines are cracking down on power banks

A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage.

Europe News

Entry-Exit System could be a nightmare for Europe's summer travellers

The digital system for checking non-EU travellers’ documents is creating bottlenecks and glitches just as the peak of the holiday season approaches. As queues grow longer and passengers get more frustrated, airlines are calling for the option to suspend the checks in July and August.

Europe News

Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end

Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up.

Europe News

EU eyes jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply

With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries.

Travel News

Ryanair investigated over family seating fees

Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges.

Europe News

European aviation sector warns EU climate targets could cause backlash

With a key revision of the European Union's Emissions Trading System due on 15 July, an open letter pleads with legislators to consider how carbon emissions should be calculated and managed internationally.