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Global air passenger traffic sets new record in 2024

In 2024, global air passenger traffic reached a historic high, with a year-on-year increase of over 10% and around 4% growth compared to 2019, the pre-pandemic reference year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The total for 2024 amounted to 4.89 billion passenger kilometers,......

Midair collision over Washington DC: Passenger plane and military helicopter crash into Potomac

A tragic midair collision occurred over Washington DC when a U.S. passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter engaged in a nighttime training exercise. The accident triggered a large-scale emergency response and led to......

Preliminary findings on South Korean aviation disaster reveal bird strike involvement

A recent investigation into a tragic aviation accident in South Korea has uncovered bird remains in the engines of the Boeing 737-800 that crashed on December 29. The preliminary report, issued by South Korean authorities, reveals that both engines of the ill-fated plane contained DNA from Baikal Teals,......

Major Snowstorm Paralyzes US Air Travel, Forces Regional Shutdowns

Winter Storm Blair has wreaked havoc across the United States, causing widespread disruption to air travel and daily life in multiple regions. The severe weather event has impacted more than 10,300 flights, with 1,727 cancellations and 3,233 delays reported on Monday, according to flight tracking service......

Syria's Aviation Milestone: International Flights Set to Resume After Political Shift

Syria is preparing to reconnect with the world through its skies as international flights are scheduled to resume on January 7, marking a significant shift in the country's post-conflict recovery. The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, led by Ashhad al-Salibi, announced plans......

Swissport Secures Decade-Long Premium Lounge Contract Across Nine Moroccan Airports

Swissport International has strengthened its presence in Morocco's aviation sector by obtaining a major license to operate executive lounges across nine airports in the country. The ten-year agreement with the Moroccan airport authority (ONDA) enables the company to manage 11 lounges spanning key......

Investigating the Role of Airport Design in South Korea’s Deadly Air Disaster

As the investigation into the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 enters its third day, experts are questioning the potential impact of runway design and infrastructure at Muan International Airport on the disaster. The Boeing 737-800 crashed into a concrete embankment after attempting an emergency......

Morocco's Ambitious $4 Billion Airport Expansion Aims to Transform Travel Experience

Morocco is launching a comprehensive modernization of its airport infrastructure, with the Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca at the forefront of this transformation. Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh announced a significant reduction in passenger waiting times from 45 to......

Global Community Mourns Azerbaijan Airline Tragedy as Investigation Begins

A passenger aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in 38 fatalities and 32 survivors. The plane, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members, made an emergency landing approximately three kilometers from Aktau while en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia's......