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January 3, 2025

Nuremberg Airport: Passenger numbers exceed the 4 million mark

Belinda Borg 3 January 2025 16:09

Nuremberg's Albrecht Dürer Airport is reporting a significant increase in passenger numbers for 2024. A total of 4,028 million travelers used the airport for vacation, business and city flights or to visit friends and relatives. This means that the airport has exceeded the 2019 million mark for the first time since 4. Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to an increase of 2,5 percent. Particularly noteworthy is the recovery rate of 96 percent compared to the 2019 figures, which is well above the national average of 83 percent. Rising demand for mobility in the metropolitan region Dr. Michael Hupe, Managing Director of Nuremberg Airport, attributes the success to the strong demand for mobility in the metropolitan region. "This great success speaks for the strong mobility demand of the people and the economy in the metropolitan region for an extensive range of flights directly from Nuremberg," said Hupe. The record utilization of the aircraft is also particularly noteworthy. With an average capacity occupancy of 83 percent, flights from Nuremberg are booked better than ever before. The most popular travel destinations in 2024 were Turkey, Spain and Greece. The most frequented destinations included Antalya, Mallorca and important hub airports such as Frankfurt, Istanbul and Amsterdam. These connections underline Nuremberg's role as an important gateway for both tourist and business travel. Important partner airlines and modern aircraft Most passengers were transported by Ryanair, followed by SunExpress, Corendon Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa. The high proportion of Ryanair shows the importance of low-cost carriers for the airport. At the same time, traditional airlines such as Lufthansa continue to have a firm place in the offer with their connections to hubs.

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Jolanthe and the Nutcracker: Suitable for children or not?

Angelika Evergreen 3 January 2025 16:03

The Vienna Volksoper and the Vienna State Ballet in cooperation with the Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation have produced a fairytale ballet in the form of a musical theater for the whole family entitled “Iolanta and the Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. This piece is the result of a collaboration directed by Lotte de Beer, choreographed by Andrey Kaydanovskiy and conducted by Omer Meir Wellber. It is a mixture of the lyrical opera, the libretto by Tchaikovsky based on Henrik Hertz, the play King René's Daughter based on the German adaptation by Hans Schmidt and The Story of a Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas (father) and The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by ETA Hoffmann. Daniel Kahneman once said “We are blind to our blindness.” This quote reflects the essence of the piece. Content of the piece The young woman Iolanta, the daughter of King René, lived a happy, carefree life. She played with her friends and worries were foreign to her. When she meets Vaudemont, her whole life changes. King René takes loving care of his daughter Jolanthe and hides from her that she cannot see. Ibn Hakia is said to have great healing powers and advises the king that his daughter must face her blindness by becoming aware of it and that way she can be healed. The king refuses him access and thus prevents his own daughter from recovering. Jolanthe has been promised to Robert, the Duke of Burgundy, as a future wife since she was a child, but his heart beats for someone else. Again, the knight Vaudemont falls in love with

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Easyjet tests lighter paint to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Jan Gruber 3 January 2025 15:34

Easyjet has developed a new, lighter paint finish in collaboration with paint manufacturer Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings to reduce aircraft fuel consumption. The innovative system has already been applied to 38 aircraft and is to be rolled out to the entire fleet by 2030. The lighter paint finish reduces the weight of the aircraft by 27 kilograms per aircraft, resulting in total savings of 1.296 tonnes of fuel and 4.095 tonnes of CO2 emissions. This step is part of Easyjet's comprehensive strategy to reduce the airline's environmental footprint. In combination with other measures such as fleet renewal and improving operational efficiency, the new paint finish will help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The rolling output of the new paint by 2030 is expected to save a total of 1.296 tonnes of fuel per year, making an important contribution to achieving Easyjet's sustainability goals. Lahiru Ranasinghe, Director of Sustainability at Easyjet, stressed that the development of this paintwork represents a further step in the company's ongoing work to reduce its operational impact on the environment. Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings and MAAS Aviation, responsible for applying the paint, also underlined the importance of this project in the context of their partners' sustainability strategy.

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Farewell to an icon: Jet2 says goodbye to the Boeing 757

Belinda Borg 3 January 2025 15:11

On January 5, 2025, an era in British aviation history will come to an end when Jet2, the last British airline, stops using the Boeing 757 for passenger flights. This means goodbye to an aircraft type that has shaped the British skies for over four decades and transported millions of passengers. Jet2 will in future rely on a modernized fleet, consisting mainly of the Airbus A321neo. The Boeing 757: A look back at an impressive career The history of the Boeing 757 in Great Britain began in February 1983, when British Airways took delivery of the first example. Since then, this aircraft type has achieved impressive numbers in British aviation. According to Jonathan Hinkles, the former CEO of Loganair, 757 million passengers were carried on 471 million flights during the 3,1's service in Great Britain. The aircraft accumulated a total of 8,1 million flight hours, which corresponds to almost a millennium of flight time. Jet2, known for its leisure and holiday flights, currently operates two Boeing 757-200s, which are now being retired after an average service life of 32,7 years. G-LSAI, the oldest aircraft in the fleet, has an impressive 37,3 years of service and is the oldest active passenger aircraft of this type in the world. The last flight and the future of the Jet2 fleet The final use of the Boeing 757 by Jet2 will take place on Sunday 5 January on the Manchester-Geneva route. This farewell flight marks the end of a long and successful partnership between the airline and this aircraft type. In previous years, Jet2 used the Boeing 757 mainly on routes to popular holiday destinations such as Alicante, Lanzarote and Antalya. With the withdrawal of the Boeing 757, JetXNUMX is continuing its commitment to the airline.

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Star Singers and Epiphany Play at the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market

Belinda Borg 3 January 2025 15:05

On Monday, January 6, 2025, a special cultural event will mark the end of the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market. After the solemn high mass for Epiphany in the palace chapel, which begins at 10:00 a.m. and is celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Dr. Franz Scharl, the star singers from the Schönbrunn Palace Chapel will perform in the palace's courtyard of honor. The star singers, whose tradition dates back to 1999, will contribute to the service musically and scenically. At around 11:30 a.m. they will present their traditional songs and blessings at the large Christmas tree in the courtyard of honor. Afterwards they will parade through the Christmas market to delight visitors musically. The Schönbrunn Palace Christmas Market, which is open daily from 6:10 a.m. to 00:19 p.m. until January 00, offers arts and crafts, culinary specialties and activities for families in a historic setting. This event marks the ceremonial end of the Christmas season and combines tradition with a festive atmosphere.

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Last chance: Illumina light garden in the Laxenburg Palace Park until January 12, 2025

Amely Mizzi 3 January 2025 15:05

The Laxenburg Palace Park near Vienna is offering an extraordinary light and experience spectacle until January 12, 2025. In its fourth season, Illumina, Austria's largest garden of lights, invites visitors to take a tour through a fascinating sea of ​​lights. Over a distance of more than three kilometers, guests can expect impressive light installations, projections, and laser and water effects that immerse the historic park in a magical atmosphere. There are two gastro zones along the way that offer regional specialties and drinks such as punch and mulled wine. The gastronomic variety ranges from traditional dishes to vegetarian and sweet offerings. Tickets have been particularly in demand since the Christmas holidays, so it is advisable to secure seats early. Aviation.Direct Touristik has provided a detailed portrait of the garden of lights at this link.

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Renovation in the Luftburg: New employee area and pop-up restaurant

Amely Mizzi 3 January 2025 15:02

The Luftburg - Kolarik restaurant in the Prater in Vienna will be carrying out extensive renovation work from January 7, 2025. The focus of the renovation is on the redesign of the employee area, which includes a state-of-the-art lounge, a prayer room, and new cloakrooms and office space. The aim is to improve working conditions for the international team. However, the business will not remain completely closed during the renovation phase: From January 16 to March 16, 2025, the "Pop-Up at the Neighbor's" will open in Prater 122. In addition to the measures for the staff, operational processes will also be optimized. The sink and delivery will be modernized to ensure more efficient work processes. The renovation also includes an extension of the existing photovoltaic system, while the heating and cooling system will be converted to water energy in the future. During the renovation phase, the pop-up restaurant will offer the popular Luftburg classics such as grilled knuckles and schnitzel as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes in 100% organic quality. The pop-up is open from Wednesday to Sunday between 12 and 20 p.m. The Luftburg was founded in 1992 and has been run by Paul and Bianca Kolarik since 2020. The restaurant is the largest fully certified organic restaurant in the world and has received several awards for its commitment, most recently in 2023 with the EU Organic Award in the category "Best Organic Restaurant".

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China Eastern Airlines welcomes millionth passenger of the C919

Belinda Borg 3 January 2025 14:58

On December 19, 2024, the Chinese-developed C919 medium-range jet reached a significant milestone: China Eastern Airlines flight MU2158 carried the millionth passenger since the model's introduction into commercial operation on May 28, 2023. The lucky passenger, Ms. Lin, received a model of the C919 as a souvenir and expressed her pride at having flown on a domestic aircraft. The C919, developed by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has become strongly established since its launch. By December 2024, 14 aircraft had been delivered to three major airlines - China Eastern Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines. They have operated the C919 on 15 routes in 10 cities, operating over 6.200 flights and carrying more than a million passengers. The increasing number of flights and passengers demonstrates the growing confidence in China's independently developed aviation technology and underscores the strategic importance of the C919 for the domestic aviation industry.

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Plane crash in California claims two lives

Amely Mizzi 3 January 2025 14:57

On January 2, 2025, a tragic plane crash occurred in Fullerton, California, near the city's airport. A single-engine Van RV10 aircraft with the registration N8757R crashed onto the roof of a warehouse at around 14:10 p.m. The impact sparked a fire and caused significant damage to the building. Initial reports indicate that the pilot and one other person were killed. In addition, 18 people were injured, nine of whom were taken to local hospitals. Others received medical treatment on site. Video footage showed a large hole in the roof of the warehouse and thick smoke, while rescue workers initiated extensive measures. Authorities cordoned off a large area and warned of traffic disruptions. This incident once again raises questions about safety in the area around the airport, as a similar crash occurred in the region as recently as November 2024.

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Ryanair records significant passenger growth in December 2024

Jan Gruber 3 January 2025 14:54

Ryanair, the Dublin-based low-cost airline, has recorded passenger growth of 2024 percent year-on-year in December 8. A total of 13,6 million people travelled with the airline, up from 12,5 million in December 2023. The airline also reported a load factor of 92 percent, an increase of one percentage point. During the month, Ryanair operated over 77.380 flights and reached a rolling annual traffic figure of 197,2 million passengers, representing a further increase of 8 percent year-on-year. The success reflects Ryanair's continued expansion and the high demand for its low-cost offerings. The company was able to drive its growth through the increasing popularity of its short-haul flights and its wide route network. Industry analysts also see the success as a result of Ryanair's strategic adjustments to the increasing demand in European aviation.

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