Category: Travel

A power outage that halted operations at Heathrow Airport for nearly 24 hours has prompted investigations from both the British government and the airport itself. The incident, which occurred last Friday, caused widespread disruption affecting 1,351 flights and approximately 291,000 passengers, making it one of the largest disruptions to hit the airport in recent history. […]

Turkey is experiencing significant travel chaos as mass protests continue in response to the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The protests, which have intensified over recent days, are causing major disruptions to both domestic and international travel, especially in Istanbul. For those planning to visit Turkey, here’s a comprehensive update on the current situation […]

Europe faces widespread travel disruptions tomorrow, March 24, as EasyJet pilots and Italian baggage handlers go on strike. The 24-hour industrial action will cause significant delays and cancellations, particularly at major airports in Italy, creating chaos for travelers. Key Airports Affected The strikes will primarily affect Italy’s busiest airports, including Milan Malpensa (MXP), Rome Fiumicino […]

In 2025, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has flagged 73 countries, including Thailand, Russia, Iran, Brazil, and Egypt, as high-risk travel destinations due to security threats, political instability, and ongoing conflicts. British nationals are advised to reconsider or avoid travel to these areas to ensure their safety, as failure to heed these […]

On 20 March 2025, the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Director of the German Military Aviation Authority (Luftahrtamt der Bundeswehr ‘LufABw’), Major General Jan Kuebart, co-signed in Cologne a bilateral agreement and a bilateral arrangement to enhance the European aviation system’s safety through strengthened and pragmatic […]

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed to investing $1.4 billion to upgrade the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial route for copper and cobalt exports from central Africa. The move aims to boost the efficiency of this key trade corridor, which faces logistical bottlenecks, particularly in South Africa. Of the total investment, $1 […]

A massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport has forced the airport to close indefinitely on Friday, 21 March, causing widespread disruption. The blaze, which saw flames and thick smoke visible from miles away, led to a major power outage, affecting one of the world’s busiest airports. The London Fire Brigade responded […]

Snapshot of Air Traffic: Maximum and Minimum Aircraft in the Sky in 2024 In 2024, air traffic reached notable highs and lows, offering a fascinating glimpse into global and European flight patterns. According to data from EUROCONTROL, the highest number of airborne aircraft within a 15-minute interval occurred on 6 September 2024, between 11:30 and […]

Ireland has been elected to the Council of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), a significant step for the country in shaping the future of maritime safety and navigation standards worldwide. The election took place during IALA’s inaugural General Assembly in Singapore on February 20, 2025. As a Council […]

EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2025.01Categories of Tasks: FSTD, Flight TestingClosing Date: 25 April 2025 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit a maximum of three Qualified […]