Germany Considers Authorizing Military to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones
The German government is reportedly considering authorizing its military to shoot down unidentified drones following a spate of recent sightings over critical infrastructure.
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Iran Air To Be Sanctioned Heavily By France, Germany & The UK
News has been released this week stating that Iran Air will be sanctioned heavily by France, Germany and the United Kingdom. This comes following news that Iran has been transferring ballistic missiles to Russia. Without further ado, let’s get into
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Frankfurt Airport Sees Passenger Growth in 2024, Yet Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Frankfurt Airport welcomed 61.6 million passengers in 2024, showing a 3.7% increase from the previous year amid strong medium haul flight demand.
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NATS Navigates Busy UK December with Minimal Delays
UK air traffic services provider NATS handled a busy December with 181,015 flights recorded - a slight increase of 1.5 per cent on December 2023.
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Tale of Two Airports: Cork Soars to New Heights While Dublin Hits Capacity Ceiling
Cork Airport saw a growth surge in 2024 with a notable rise in international traffic, while Dublin Airport saw its consistent growth streak across the year come to an end in December.
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Lufthansa Group Maintains Market Leadership at Berlin BER Airport in 2024
The Lufthansa Group strengthened its position as the dominant airline operator at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in 2024, with Eurowings set to further expand its presence in 2025.
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Polish PM Accuses Russia of Planning “Acts of Terror” Against Airlines
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has accused Russia of planning acts of sabotage worldwide, including "acts of air terror" against airlines.
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Ryanair Calls For Airport Drink Limits Amid Legal Action Against Unruly Passenger
Ryanair has called for EU airport drink limits as it pursues a €15,000 legal case against an unruly passenger who forced a flight to divert to Porto in April 2024.
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Lufthansa Group Plans Major Hiring Initiative for 2025
The Lufthansa Group has unveiled ambitious recruitment plans for 2025, aiming to welcome 10,000 new employees across its diverse operations.
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Cologne Bonn Airport Surpasses 10 Million Passengers in 2024
Cologne Bonn Airport achieved a significant milestone in 2024, returning to pre-pandemic numbers, and welcoming over 10 million passengers.