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March 14, 2025

Berlin Brandenburg Airport records increase in passenger numbers and air freight in February 2025

Belinda Borg March 14, 2025 14:03

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers in February 2025. A total of 1,71 million people traveled through the airport, representing an increase of around 8,9 percent compared to February 2024. The busiest day of the month was February 9, when 72.462 passengers were handled. In addition to passenger numbers, the number of aircraft movements also increased. A total of 13.410 takeoffs and landings were recorded in February, representing an increase of 7,9 percent compared to the same month last year. Air freight also showed a positive result: Compared to February 2024, an increase of 19,6 percent was recorded, resulting in a total of 3.577 tons of cargo handled. These figures confirm the positive development of the airport, which continues to be an important transport hub in the region.

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China Airlines appoints Robert Rieb as new Sales & Marketing Manager for Central and Eastern Europe

Stephen Steiner March 14, 2025 13:40

China Airlines has announced that Robert Rieb has taken over the position of Sales & Marketing Manager for the Vienna branch. In this role, he will be responsible for the company's sales and marketing activities in Austria and the entire CEE region (Central and Eastern Europe). Rieb brings extensive experience in the aviation and travel industries. He previously held leading positions at renowned companies, including heading the Austrian Airlines offices in Tirana and Budapest, as well as management positions at HRG, the Austrian Tourist Office, and Columbus FCM, where he was particularly responsible for the business travel sector. With his expertise, Rieb will play a key role in strengthening China Airlines' market position in the CEE region and building long-term partnerships. The airline relies on his experience to realize its strategic goals in this important region. China Airlines warmly welcomes Rieb and looks forward to a successful collaboration.

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Slovenia: Airlines ignore subsidy tender

Stephen Steiner March 14, 2025 13:30

The Slovenian government's efforts to improve the country's air connectivity through financial subsidies have suffered a setback. No airline submitted an application in response to a seventh call for tenders to promote new air connections. The Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed that the deadline of February 24, 2025, passed without any applications being received. This represents an unexpected turn of events, following several tenders held in previous years that were successful to varying degrees. The airlines' withdrawal could be due to a variety of reasons, including the impact of global economic uncertainty and the highly competitive environment in international air transport. Funding program to increase air connections Since 2023, the Slovenian government has been pursuing a strategy to improve the country's domestic and international air connectivity. To this end, a special funding program has been launched, allowing airlines to receive subsidies for launching new air connections to Slovenia. A total of EUR 2026 million has been allocated for this program until 16,8. The aim is to strengthen the country's air connections, open up new markets, and increase the frequency of existing flights. To date, however, only just over one million euros of the funds provided have been used. According to the ministry, this corresponds to about half of the costs that airlines have to incur to operate new routes in Slovenia. Results of the funding calls so far: In the six calls for proposals held in 2023 and 2024, several well-known airlines have expressed interest and applied for grants. Applicants have included Luxair, airBaltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Iberia, Eurowings, and

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Lufthansa Technik Malta expands capacity for 787 Dreamliner modifications

Belinda Borg March 14, 2025 13:03

Lufthansa Technik Malta is expanding its facility to carry out maintenance and modifications for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The project will involve the construction of a new 6.400 square meter hangar, which is scheduled to open in autumn 2026. This expansion will make Lufthansa Technik Malta the first location worldwide to carry out cabin modifications for the 787 Dreamliner, operating as a Boeing-licensed service center. The new facility will not only accommodate the wide-body aircraft, but also include additional parking spaces for standard-body aircraft. The expansion will create up to 70 new jobs for Lufthansa Technik Malta. The company currently employs around 570 people. The Maltese Prime Minister, Robert Abela, and Silvio Schembri, Minister of Economy, highlighted the importance of this investment and emphasized Malta's role as a strong aviation center. The expansion of the site is part of a larger growth strategy for Lufthansa Technik, which also includes new facilities in Portugal and Canada. The new hangar will expand existing capacities, which already perform maintenance work on almost all commercial Airbus aircraft as well as Boeing 787s. Lufthansa Technik Malta is now also a globally competitive center of excellence for cabin modification of 787 Dreamliners.

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Slight passenger growth at Zurich Airport in February 2025

Stephen Steiner March 14, 2025 12:48

In February 2025, 2.034.948 passengers used Zurich Airport. This represents an increase of 1% compared to February of the previous year. The number of local passengers amounted to 1.434.426, while the proportion of transfer passengers was 29%. This means that 597.038 passengers traveled via Zurich to another destination. The number of flight movements – i.e., takeoffs and landings – increased by 2024% compared to February 2, to a total of 18.105. At the same time, the average number of passengers per flight fell by 3% to 127. Seat utilization also fell by 2 percentage points to 75% compared to the same month last year. In addition to passenger traffic, Zurich Airport also recorded an increase in cargo volume. In February 2025, 34.823 tons of air cargo were handled, representing an increase of 2% compared to the same month last year. Despite slight growth in passenger numbers, flight load factors remain below the previous year's figures. Zurich Airport remains one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs and plays a key role in international air traffic.

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Scoot expands its fleet and flight destinations: Growth plans for 2025

Belinda Borg March 14, 2025 12:38

Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has announced that it will expand its fleet by around a dozen additional aircraft this year. This will include a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, which will be made flight-ready alongside the Embraer E190-E2s already in service. Scoot plans to expand its existing network structure and serve additional cities. This is another step in the airline's recovery and expansion after the challenges of the pandemic and shows how Asian airlines are increasing their capacity to keep pace with growing demand. Fleet Expansion and Route Network Adjustment Scoot CEO Leslie Thng confirmed in a recent press conference that the airline plans to expand its fleet this year with a mix of narrow-body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 and wide-body aircraft, including the Boeing 787. These are not the only new aircraft Scoot is introducing this year. In addition to the four E190-E2s, which are still part of a 2023 order, the planned fleet expansion includes seven to nine Airbus A320s and three Boeing 787s. The new aircraft are intended to help increase frequencies on existing routes while also serving new destinations. However, Thng emphasized that the details of the new destinations are still being worked out and that operational considerations will play a role alongside the assessment of demand. The airline already operates a broad mix of aircraft types, including 14 Airbus A320-200s, six A320-200neos, nine A321-200NXs, and 21 Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s. Scoot also currently has an order for twelve Airbus A320neos, six A321neos, and

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Stable passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport in February 2025

Belinda Borg March 14, 2025 12:08

Frankfurt Airport reported approximately 2025 million passengers in February 3,9, virtually unchanged from the same month last year. A slight decline of 0,1 percent was recorded. It should be noted that February 2024 benefited from an additional leap day, but was also impacted by strikes. Cargo volume at Frankfurt Airport fell slightly by 0,9 percent, while flight movements remained constant at 30.182 takeoffs and landings. The development of the airports operated by the Fraport Group worldwide presented a mixed picture. While Lima Airport in Peru recorded growth of 5,5 percent, passenger numbers at the Brazilian airports of Fortaleza and Porto Alegre fell by 4,0 percent. Antalya Airport in Turkey also recorded a decline of 6,3 percent. The Fraport Group's Greek regional airports, in contrast, recorded an increase of 3,7 percent. Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia recorded a decline of 5,8 percent. Burgas and Varna Airports in Bulgaria recorded a slight increase of 0,7 percent. Overall, the number of passengers at all airports actively managed by the Fraport Group increased by 2025 percent to approximately 0,2 million in February 8,4. The varying developments at the individual locations reflect the diverse influences on international air traffic.

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European airports reach passenger numbers above pre-crisis levels for the first time

Amely Mizzi March 14, 2025 11:49

In 2024, European airports exceeded their 19 passenger numbers for the first time since the COVID-2019 pandemic. According to ACI Europe, the umbrella organization of European airports, passenger traffic increased by 7,4% year-on-year, averaging 1,8% above the 2019 level. Growth is particularly notable in countries such as Turkey (+23,1%), Italy (+17,0%), and Spain (+13,0%), which significantly increased their passenger numbers compared to 2019. In Finland, however, the recovery in air traffic is slower. The airports operated by Finavia recorded a total of 2024 million passengers in 19,6, a decrease of 25% compared to 2019. In comparison, Avinor's Norwegian airports, and Swedavia's Swedish airports, achieved 95% of their 81 passenger traffic, and 2019% of their 2,5 passenger traffic. Reasons for Finland's slower growth are cited as the geopolitical situation and the closure of Russian airspace, which particularly impact the number of flights to Asia and transfer passengers. Another trend is the increase in international travel, while growth in domestic air traffic is more moderate. In Finland, international passenger traffic increased, while domestic traffic grew by only 6,3%, remaining 2019% below the 29 level. This trend is also reflected in other European countries, where cross-border travel is increasing. There is also an increase in leisure travel. In Finland, airports in tourist-oriented regions such as Rovaniemi (+12,8%), Ivalo (+9,9%), Kittilä (+4,8%), and Kuusamo (+2024%), in particular, recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers in XNUMX. This trend is in line with developments in other European countries where tourism is driving the recovery of the

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Increasing cases of disruptive passenger behavior: An incident on American Airlines and the growing problem

Amely Mizzi March 14, 2025 11:40

On March 10, 2025, American Airlines experienced a shocking incident on a flight from Savannah, Georgia, to Miami, Florida. A passenger exhibited unusual and aggressive behavior, ultimately resulting in a physical assault against a flight attendant. The incident is the latest in a series of incidents highlighting the growing problem of disruptive and violent passenger behavior in the airline industry. The incident occurred on an American Eagle flight operating an Embraer E175 from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) to Miami International Airport (MIA). According to an FBI report published by WPLG Local 10, the passenger, who was traveling with his sister, began exhibiting unusual behavior once on board the plane. The man told his sister to "close her eyes and pray because the disciples of Satan had accompanied her on the flight." The situation escalated around takeoff. Several passengers reported becoming concerned when the man appeared to be having an epileptic seizure. According to witnesses, he was "screaming, stomping, and shaking"—behaviors that alarmed the crew. A flight attendant then approached the passenger to check him. Instead of cooperating, the passenger turned around and kicked the flight attendant in the chest with full force. The man then began kicking and punching the seatback in front of him, causing the passenger sitting in the seat to get up to safety. Flight diversion to Savannah required. The situation escalated further, and the pilots

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Redesign of the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel: Modern architecture meets historical forms

Jan Gruber March 14, 2025 11:09

The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel presents itself with a newly designed entrance area that combines classical architecture with modern design elements. The redesign is based on the original blueprints of the Ferris wheel system, built in 2002, and incorporates architectural forms dating back to the Gothic period. The central element of the new entrance is the so-called Reuleaux triangle – a geometric shape created by the overlapping of three circles. This motif, which has already been used in historical buildings and, among other things, forms the basis of the Wankel engine, symbolizes the smooth rotation of the Ferris wheel. The design for the newly designed entrance area was created by Artdeluxe Vienna in collaboration with Atelier Brada. With the new design, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel continues its long tradition of regularly modernizing its appearance. The striking architecture of the new entrance is particularly evident during a ride on the Ferris wheel. The three roof elements dominate the view from above and give the structure a distinctive silhouette. The design adjustments are intended not only to optimize visitor navigation but also to underscore the historical significance of the landmark. With the current redesign, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is building on its more than 125-year history. Since its construction in 1897, the Ferris Wheel has been one of Vienna's most famous landmarks and an integral part of the cityscape.

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