Category: Travel

PARIS, Oct. 23, 2025 — In a landmark move for European transportation, Eurostar has announced a €2 billion investment in up to 50 new double-decker electric trains, supported by the French government and manufactured by Alstom. The fleet, named Eurostar Celestia, will be the first of its kind to operate through the Channel Tunnel, significantly […]

COLOGNE, October 22, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, laying out the initial picture of how Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are being supplied, purchased and used across the European Union (EU). The findings establish a baseline: in 2024, the fuel suppliers reported that 0.6% […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is looking for a new Certification Director to shape the Directorate’s vision, set its strategic direction and lead the achievement of the key objectives and priorities of the Agency. The Certification Directorate plays a vital role in ensuring a safe and environmentally sustainable aviation system in Europe. As a […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Oct. 20, 2025 — Spirit Airlines confirmed it will furlough 365 pilots early next year, the latest in a series of workforce reductions tied to its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing in August. The move follows 330 pilot furloughs already completed and another 270 scheduled for November, bringing the total number of pilots […]

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2025 — Passengers across the United States encountered significant travel disruption today as airlines and airports reported hundreds of cancellations and thousands of delays. Data from FlightAware showed at least 412 flights cancelled and 4,587 delayed by mid-afternoon, with the heaviest impacts at Newark, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago O’Hare. Causes of […]

BRUSSELS, Oct. 20, 2025 — Thousands of passengers across Europe experienced travel disruption today as airlines and airports reported widespread cancellations and delays. According to data compiled by AirHelp and EUROCONTROL, at least 69 flights were cancelled and 823 delayed across the continent’s busiest airports, including London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and Stockholm […]

Spain’s Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, confirmed the plan to modernize the network during a visit to the new Fuencarral II workshop in Madrid. The programme, valued at €1 billion, will cover more than 60 facilities nationwide, with the first 10 projects already underway or in advanced planning. The initiative, known as […]

Doha — Qatar has formally approved the construction of a new railway line connecting Doha with Saudi Arabia, a project seen as a milestone in advancing regional transport integration. The decision was confirmed at the weekly cabinet meeting on October 8, chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin […]

15 October 2025 — Air passengers worldwide experienced significant disruption today, with 14,792 flight delays and 347 cancellations reported across global networks. The United States accounted for a substantial share, recording 1,741 delays and 26 cancellations on domestic and international routes. Air traffic analysts note that while weather and operational bottlenecks remain the leading causes […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) 2025-07 as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent runway incursions at European Union aerodromes. The SIB is targeted at aerodromes that already have stop bars in place, and recommends making optimal use of this equipment to enhance runway safety. A runway stop bar […]