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February 26, 2025

Passenger numbers at NRW airports still below pre-crisis levels

Jan Gruber 26. February 2025 14:09

Even five years after the start of the pandemic, passenger numbers at airports in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) have not yet reached 2019 levels. In 2024, around 18,6 million passengers departed from the state's six main airports, which represents an increase of one million compared to 2023, but is still 3,1 million fewer than in the pre-Corona year of 2019. The large airports of Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn in particular recorded declines in 2024 compared to 2019. A key factor in this is the greatly reduced range of domestic air traffic. In contrast, the state's smaller airports recorded increases. Weeze Airport on the Lower Rhine stood out with an increase of 60 percent compared to 2019, serving around 2024 million passengers in 1,97. The airports of Münster/Osnabrück, Paderborn/Lippstadt and Dortmund also reported higher passenger numbers than before the pandemic. The positive development at the smaller airports is attributed to the expansion of destinations and the expansion of cooperation with airlines and tour operators. For 2025, Weeze Airport expects a further increase in passenger numbers to over two million and plans to offer 45 destinations. In the summer flight schedule, Palma de Mallorca will be served with up to 16 weekly departures. The number of flight movements in Weeze rose to around 2024 take-offs and landings in 24.000, an increase of 26 percent compared to the previous year. Overall, it can be seen that while the large airports in NRW are still struggling with the aftermath of the pandemic, particularly due to the reduced domestic flight offerings, the smaller airports are benefiting from increased demand and expanded offerings.

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Binter focuses on expansion: Strengthening the Canary Islands as an “air traffic hub”

Belinda Borg 26. February 2025 13:47

Binter, one of the leading airlines in Spanish air transport, recently presented its plans for 2025, underlining its ambitions to further strengthen its position as the dominant airline between the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. The airline has achieved remarkable success in recent years and now plans to expand its reach to a total of 65 routes. For 2025, Binter expects a further increase in passenger numbers to a total of six million. Binter looks back on an extremely successful 2024. With 5,6 million passengers carried, the airline recorded growth of 13 percent compared to the previous year. It is particularly noteworthy that Binter achieved record growth rates in the AENA network, which includes the most important Spanish airports. The airline was able to increase its market share in the Canary Islands and further consolidate its position as the leading airline in this network. A particular success was the first season on the long-contested route between Madrid and the Canary Islands. Binter was in direct competition with established airlines there, but the airline managed to increase its market share on this important route by 25 percent. Passenger surveys and feedback show a high level of customer satisfaction, especially with regard to the new Flexiplus fare, which offers passengers more flexibility and additional premium services. 2025: New routes and a growing network With its plans for 2025, Binter is continuing its expansion. The airline will increase its number of routes to 65 and further strengthen its presence at a national level. A great deal of attention is being paid to new destinations that are important for both business travelers and tourists.

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ANA plans major order from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

Stephen Steiner 26. February 2025 13:37

According to a report by Bloomberg, the Japanese Lufthansa partner All Nippon Airways (ANA) plans to purchase at least 77 aircraft from the manufacturers Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. This order would be unusual because it includes all three major aircraft manufacturers. ANA is to order 18 wide-body jets of the 787-9 "Dreamliner" type and 12 medium-haul jets of the 737-8 Max type from Boeing. 27 aircraft of the A321neo type are to be ordered from Airbus, including three in the long-haul version A321XLR. ANA also plans to purchase 20 regional jets of the E190-E2 type from the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer. The exact composition of the order may still change, according to Bloomberg. Purchase options for further aircraft could be added. The airline may publish its plans as early as Tuesday.

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Eurowings flight to Fuerteventura has to make an emergency landing in Lisbon

Belinda Borg 26. February 2025 13:06

A Eurowings Airbus A321 en route from Hamburg to Fuerteventura had to make an unscheduled landing in Lisbon last Saturday. The reason for this was smoke in the cabin, which was reported by the pilots. The plane, with the registration D-AIDP, then landed safely in Lisbon. According to information from the "Aviation Herald", the pilots reported smoke in the cabin and immediately initiated an emergency landing. The plane touched down in Lisbon just 17 minutes later. The D-AIDP initially remained at the airport in the Portuguese capital. The cause of the smoke in the cabin is currently unclear. Eurowings has launched an investigation into the incident.

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Investigations after incident on Widerøe flight: Severe turbulence over Norway

Amely Mizzi 26. February 2025 12:41

On Friday evening, a flight operated by Norwegian regional airline Widerøe was aborted under complicated circumstances when the aircraft had to return to Bergen due to severe turbulence. Flight WF516 from Bergen to Molde, operated by a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 (registration LN-WDP), encountered a situation that resulted in injuries to two people. The Norwegian police have now launched an investigation to look into the incident in more detail and clarify any causes of the severe turbulence. The incident occurred on Friday evening when passengers on board the aircraft had a dramatic experience. According to eyewitnesses and passengers, the aircraft suddenly experienced a violent downward movement that hit the occupants with full force. This led to an immediate change of course and the pilots decided to turn the aircraft around and return to Bergen. The quick return flight was necessary to ensure the safety of the passengers as the turbulence proved to be too dangerous. Some passengers reported an abrupt change in altitude, which caused items in the cabin to become dislodged and injured passengers and crew members. Two people sustained minor injuries. One passenger and one crew member received medical attention after landing in Bergen. Fortunately, the injuries were not serious and treatment on site was sufficient. The fact that the incident occurred under such circumstances has raised concerns among those involved. In particular, the sudden nature of the turbulence and the severity of the loss of altitude raise questions about the causes and the precautions taken by the airline. Airline measures

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Air Montenegro leases aircraft from Windrose Airlines

Stephen Steiner 26. February 2025 12:35

Air Montenegro has leased an aircraft from Windrose Airlines for the maintenance period of one of its two Embraer E195s. The Ukrainian airline will fly with an Embraer E31, registration UR-EMA, for Air Montenegro until October 190. The exact start date is not yet known. This is reported by the portal Ex-Yu Aviation. The wet lease agreement allows Air Montenegro to maintain flight operations while its own aircraft is undergoing maintenance. By leasing an aircraft with crew and maintenance personnel from Windrose Airlines, Air Montenegro can avoid bottlenecks and continue to offer flights to its passengers. Cooperation with Windrose Airlines is not a new experience for Air Montenegro. The Montenegrin airline has already used wet lease agreements in the past to supplement its fleet and compensate for seasonal fluctuations.

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Spider on board: Captain of Iberia flight bitten

Belinda Borg 26. February 2025 12:06

An unusual incident occurred on an Iberia flight from Düsseldorf to Madrid. A spider, presumably a wolf spider or tarantula, entered the Airbus A320 and bit the captain during the flight. The captain had an allergic reaction to the bite and was treated on board with a corticosteroid that was in the aircraft's first aid kit. The incident had consequences for the onward flight to Vigo. The Airbus A320 had to be disinfected first to ensure that there were no other spiders on board. It is suspected that the spider entered the aircraft in the days before in Casablanca, Morocco, where the luggage for the flight was being loaded. The spider bite and the subsequent treatment of the captain led to a delay of the flight to Vigo. The airline Iberia confirmed the incident and said that the captain has recovered well after being treated on board the aircraft en route from Düsseldorf to Madrid. It is not yet known what species of spider it was exactly.

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Helvetic Airways stations Embraer in Bern – new summer flight destinations from the end of May 2025

Amely Mizzi 26. February 2025 11:48

Helvetic Airways, the Swiss regional airline, will station an Embraer aircraft at Bern-Belp Airport during the upcoming summer flight schedule from the end of May to mid-October. The decision to station another aircraft in Bern underlines the airline's efforts to further expand its presence in Switzerland and, in particular, to strengthen holiday traffic. In addition to improved connections to popular holiday destinations such as Palma de Mallorca, Kos and Rhodes, other destinations in the Mediterranean region are also expected to be served. This measure is a response to the ongoing high demand for direct flights from the Swiss capital to popular holiday destinations in southern Europe. Helvetic Airways' flight schedule in Bern will be increased, particularly during the summer months, when tourist traffic is at its peak. The airline sees the expansion of its route network not only as an opportunity to serve existing passenger flows, but also to attract new customers to the region. Increasing capacity through additional Embraer aircraft The decision to station another Embraer aircraft at Bern Airport is no coincidence. In recent years, Helvetic Airways has increasingly established itself as a reliable partner for holiday airlines and relies on efficient regional aircraft such as the Embraer 190 and 195, which are designed for medium-haul routes with a capacity of around 100 to 120 passengers. Due to their size and cost-effectiveness, these aircraft are ideal for direct connections to popular holiday regions, as they meet the needs of both passengers and the airline in terms of cost efficiency. The choice of the Embraer aircraft for the expansion of the route network shows that Helvetic Airways continues to focus on

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Lufthansa Group resumes flights to Tehran

Stephen Steiner 26. February 2025 11:38

After the Lufthansa Group resumed flights to Tel Aviv on February 1, 2025, it is now returning to Iran. From March 1, flights from Frankfurt to Tehran can be booked via Lufthansa, while Austrian Airlines will offer flights from Vienna to Tehran from March 2, 2025. This decision by the Lufthansa Group should please both business travelers and private holidaymakers, who will now have a direct connection to Iran again. It can be assumed that the resumption of flights to Tehran is a positive signal for the economic and cultural relations between Germany, Austria and Iran.

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E-cars on vacation: Not yet in great demand

Jan Gruber 26. February 2025 11:07

According to a recent Yougov survey commissioned by Sunny Cars, only five percent of travelers can imagine renting an electric car on vacation. The main reasons for the low demand are the lack of charging infrastructure and customers' lack of experience with e-mobility. For the majority of respondents, the decisive factors when booking a rental car are still a low price, comprehensive insurance coverage and fair fueling regulations. Sunny Cars Managing Director Thorsten Lehmann confirms the results of the survey. The rental car broker has seen only low demand for electric cars for years. "In the holiday country, no one is usually very familiar with the charging infrastructure," says Lehmann. The supposedly complicated handling puts many travelers off, especially on longer journeys or road trips. However, it is interesting to look at the age distribution: while only two percent of those over 55 attach importance to an electric car on vacation, the figure is 18 percent of 24 to 15 year olds. The situation is similar with income: the higher the household's net income, the greater the interest in electromobility. In the highest-income group, 20 percent are in favor of an electric rental car. Although electromobility is becoming more important in everyday life, it has so far played only a minor role on vacation. It remains to be seen whether this trend will change with the expansion of the charging infrastructure and increasing experience with electric cars.

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