International

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from around the world.

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from around the world, excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Whether news from the USA, Russia, Asia, Africa or Australia: International is exactly the right section for your interests.

Tip: Under Tourism you will find tourism-related topics from all over the world. Whether tips on exciting excursions and destinations or critically examined special offers.

Albastar plans sales growth and expansion in Europe

Die spanische Fluggesellschaft Albastar erwartet für 2024 einen Umsatz von über 100 Millionen Euro sowie einen Betriebsgewinn von 17 Millionen Euro. Dank einer neuen Strategie konnte das Unternehmen seine Marktposition stärken und langfristige Kundenbeziehungen ausbauen, berichtet das Portal „Fly News“. Ein zentrales Ziel von Albastar ist es, die Flotte zu

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Controversy over SAF: David Neeleman opposes IATA position

At this year's World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, David Neeleman, the vocal CEO of Breeze Airways, caused a stir when he spoke out vehemently against the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in a controversial exchange with IATA CEO Willie Walsh. At a time when many airlines are striving to reduce their carbon footprint

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SkyUp achieves outstanding SAFA safety rating

The Ukrainian airline SkyUp has achieved an outstanding SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) rating of 2024 in October 0,21, indicating a high level of flight safety. This proves that the airline meets all international safety standards as assessed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) under the SAFA program

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Air Serbia starts nonstop flights to Shanghai

Air Serbia will offer a new non-stop connection between Belgrade and Shanghai from January 11, 2025. The national airline of Serbia plans to operate the route twice a week during the winter season. Flights from Belgrade will depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while return flights from Shanghai to Belgrade will take place on Wednesdays and Sundays.

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Copa: Robert Carey is now Executive Vice President

A few months ago, Robert Carey left the low-cost airline Wizz Air. Now he has announced on the social media platform LinkedIn that he has joined Copa Airlines in Panama. At the end of June 2024, Carey, who served as President of Wizz Air, left the low-cost airline with Hungarian roots. The low-cost airline commented

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Brussels Airport modernizes baggage system

Brussels Airport will comprehensively modernise its baggage system by 2028, investing in new sorting facilities, loading zones and storage areas. The aim is to increase capacity and better manage peak loads. The investments will also improve working conditions for staff through semi-automatic loading systems and ergonomic lifting aids. The project includes

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Airbus reports strong orders but struggles with supply bottlenecks

Airbus has received 2024 new aircraft orders in September 235, including 190 A321neo and 35 A320neo family aircraft. Despite this strong demand, the European aircraft manufacturer continues to struggle with production problems due to supply bottlenecks for engines and other components. The company delivered 50 aircraft to 29 customers during the same period,

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Air Asia brings the world of video games into the air

In an innovative move, Air Asia has announced an exciting partnership with video game giants SEGA and Atlus. The collaboration aims to introduce newly designed aircraft liveries inspired by popular video game characters, as well as create unforgettable experiences for passengers during their flight. With the beautification of two of their aircraft

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