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.

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Financial crisis in Bosnian airspace: Eurocontrol freezes payments to BHANSA

An international arbitration ruling has led to the blocking of Eurocontrol payments to the Bosnian air traffic control authority (BHANSA). The result: an existential threat to air traffic over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aviation industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing a serious challenge. The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) has blocked all payments to the Bosnian air traffic control authority.

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Name change: Japan's Ōita Airport becomes "Hello Kitty Airport"

In preparation for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Oita Airport in the prefecture of the same name in southern Japan is undergoing an unusual renaming. For six months, the airport will officially bear the name "Oita Hello Kitty Airport" – a deliberate step by regional policymakers to promote tourism. Effective January 13, XNUMX, the airport will be renamed "Oita Hello Kitty Airport."

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SAS introduces new Business Class for Europe

Scandinavian airline SAS will introduce a new Business Class on its European routes starting in May 2025. According to SAS, this move is being made to meet the growing demand for a clearly defined premium service. Compared to the previous premium product "Plus," the new travel class will offer significantly more comfort, flexibility, and improved service.

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Air Astana receives multiple awards for onboard service

The Kazakh airline Air Astana has received several international awards for its outstanding onboard service at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 in Hamburg. The airline was honored with the Travel Plus Award in Gold for its Economy Class amenity kits, bedding collection, and baby kit. Air Astana also received the Best in Class Award from the Onboard

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European companies are increasingly critical of business trips to the USA

European companies are increasingly concerned about business travel to the United States. A recent survey by the business travel network BT4Europe shows growing concerns about entry denials, rejections, and discrimination at the US border. Travel managers report increased problems among their employees when entering the country, prompting an adjustment of travel strategies in the affected countries.

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First expansion phase at Antalya Airport completed

The first phase of the expansion of Antalya Airport on Turkey's Mediterranean coast has been successfully completed after three years of construction. The operating company, a joint venture between German airport operator Fraport and Turkish TAV Airports, announced that the terminal area has been expanded by a total of over 160.000 square meters, of which 132.000 square meters are

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