International

Massive processing delays at Lanzarote airport are causing passenger strandings.

Last Wednesday, a serious incident occurred at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport affecting Ryanair passengers. A total of 89 passengers traveling to Bristol missed their flight FR4756 because massive queues at passport control prevented them from reaching the boarding gate in time. Since the United Kingdom is not a member of the EU, the airline was not responsible for the delays.

March 4, 2026 16:09

Los Angeles: Engine fire forces United Airlines Boeing 787 to return immediately

A serious incident in US airspace led to a dramatic evacuation of the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport on March 2, 2026. A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 en route to Newark was forced to turn back immediately after takeoff following a fire in the cockpit.

March 4, 2026 13:31

Iran: Targeted attacks on civilian and military airport infrastructure in Tehran and Bushehr

Military clashes in the Middle East have reached a new level of intensity as US and Israeli forces have massively intensified their attacks on Iranian territory. The latest wave of attacks has focused particularly on strategically important air traffic hubs. Reports indicate that the domestic airport of Tehran-Mehrabad, as well as the strategically located airport on the Persian Gulf, have been targeted.

March 4, 2026 12:38

Geopolitical escalation in the Middle East is leading to massive capacity bottlenecks and price explosions in global air traffic.

Since February 28, 2026, the international aviation industry has faced one of its most severe logistical challenges in decades. Following massive military attacks by the US and Israel on targets in Iran and the subsequent retaliatory strikes by Tehran against several Gulf states, airspace over large parts of the Middle East has been closed to air traffic.

March 4, 2026 11:34

Record occupancy rates in global air traffic despite calendar shifts

Global air traffic saw solid growth in January 2026, reaching a new all-time high in seat occupancy for the month. According to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand rose by 3,8 percent year-on-year, while capacity increased by 3,5 percent. With a global occupancy rate of

March 4, 2026 11:08

Criticism of the Austrian Armed Forces' lack of evacuation capacity following the escalation in the Middle East

The military escalation in the Middle East has triggered a heated political debate in Austria about the operational readiness of the Austrian Armed Forces. This comes in response to reports of the complete grounding of the C-130 "Hercules" transport aircraft fleet. According to the opposition, none of the three aircraft, all over 60 years old, are currently ready to evacuate Austrian citizens if needed.

March 4, 2026 09:06

Structural defects in Scimitar Blended Winglets: FAA orders immediate special inspections for Boeing 757s

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an urgent safety directive for a significant portion of the global Boeing 757 fleet. This follows reports of cracking in the wingtip area related to retrofitted wingtips. The directive, published on February 26 and effective immediately, requires airlines to refit their affected aircraft.

March 4, 2026 08:33

TAP Air Portugal expands global network and introduces new cabin class

TAP Air Portugal, the Portuguese national airline, has announced a comprehensive growth initiative for 2026, encompassing both a significant expansion of its route network and a qualitative upgrade of its onboard product. At the heart of this strategic realignment are increased capacity on key transatlantic routes and the introduction of a new intermediate class.

March 4, 2026 05:39

Ultimatum in Faro: Portuguese airport authority orders removal of seized government plane

The Portuguese airport operator ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has made a far-reaching decision regarding the handling of long-standing aircraft wrecks on national soil. At the center of the matter is a Boeing 727-100, formerly owned by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, which has been obstructing flight operations at Faro Airport for almost two decades.

March 4, 2026 04:39

Wizz Air is responding to airspace closures in the Middle East by shifting capacity.

Due to the significant deterioration of the security situation in the Middle East, Wizz Air has made extensive adjustments to its flight schedule. As a direct response to the current airspace restrictions, all flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia will remain suspended until and including March 7, 2026. The airline is thus following the

March 4, 2026 04:01