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The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has introduced new rules governing the transport and use of portable battery packs, commonly known as power banks, on board aircraft. The restrictions apply to all passengers departing on flights from Thailand and are intended to enhance aviation safety.
Read moreIrish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced it will close its base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Beginning October 24, 2026, the airline will remove seven aircraft based in the German capital and significantly reduce its flight schedule.
Read moreQantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed to operate ultra-long-haul flights lasting more than 20 hours.
Read moreU.S. airline Southwest Airlines will introduce a program allowing passengers to check wine for free on select domestic flights.
Read moreGerman airline Lufthansa is preparing for schedule disruptions after pilots announced a two-day strike set for March 12–13, 2026. The walkout, organized by the Vereinigung Cockpit union, is expected to lead to flight cancellations and timetable changes across the airline’s network.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Transportation has granted Wizz Air’s British subsidiary approval to operate passenger flights between the United Kingdom and the United States. The authorization covers both scheduled and charter services.
Read moreThe U.S. Department of State has advised American citizens to leave a number of Middle Eastern countries due to heightened security risks across the region.
Read moreJapan is preparing new restrictions for air travelers that would prohibit the use of power banks during flights starting in April.
Read moreNepal’s parliament is reviewing a bill that would introduce stricter requirements for climbers seeking to summit Mount Everest.
Read moreConstruction has begun in Ethiopia on the new Bishoftu International Airport, which is set to become Africa’s largest airport and the continent’s first aviation mega-hub.
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