The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the “2024 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU Aviation” briefing note, which provides key reference prices for SAF and other relevant aviation fuels for the European Union (EU). The briefing note features the 2024 average prices for the aviation fuels eligible under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation […]
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Belgium is facing significant travel disruption as a nationwide railway strike begins, lasting from 10 PM on February 21st until 10 PM on March 2nd. The strike, called by rail unions, involves most Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) workers, including personnel from rail infrastructure companies Infrabel and HR-Rail. This will likely bring Belgium’s rail network […]
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Virgin Australia has been crowned the world’s best cabin crew for the seventh consecutive year at the 2025 Airline Excellence Awards, surpassing 380 other airlines to claim the prestigious honor. This recognition by AirlineRatings.com highlights the airline’s unwavering commitment to safety, value, passenger comfort, and innovation. The award is a testament to Virgin Australia’s exceptional […]
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A deadly crash occurred just moments after a Rockwell Commander aircraft took off from Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia on the night of February 17, 2025. The small plane, which disappeared from radar shortly after takeoff at approximately 11 p.m., crashed into a wooded area north of the runway, erupting into flames upon impact. Tragically, […]
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A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Nottingham was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday evening after a passenger, reportedly in his 70s, suffered a fatal medical emergency onboard. The flight, which took off on Friday 15th Feb from Tenerife at 7:05 pm, was diverted to Santiago-Rosaliá de Castro Airport on the Spanish mainland […]
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Sydney Airport, one of Australia’s busiest hubs, descended into turmoil on Friday, February 14, when over 50 flights were canceled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The mass disruption, which affected both departures and arrivals, was triggered by a combination of adverse weather and an unexpected air traffic controller shortage, causing ripple effects across the country’s […]
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Jamaica is set to become the focal point for global tourism resilience as it hosts the 3rd Annual Global Tourism Resilience Conference and Expo from February 17-19, 2025, at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover. This premier event will bring together leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world to explore strategies and technologies designed […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (Regulation (EU) No 965/2012). This Revision from February 2025 introduces: Following the adoption by the European Commission of a comprehensive regulatory package for drones and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA), this publication incorporates […]
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Hundreds of jobs are at risk in Doncaster as Wabtec, a US-owned rail maintenance company, has announced plans to close its Hexthorpe site. The company, which employs approximately 300 workers at its facility, has initiated a consultation period with staff regarding the proposed closure. The decision follows a “comprehensive review of product lines and cost […]
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Sweden is taking a major step towards enhancing its northern infrastructure with the approval of a new stretch of the North Bothnia Line, set to connect Umeå and Luleå. The green light, announced by the Swedish government on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the region’s transportation network. The newly approved stretch runs from Dåva […]
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