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🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Iran: Air Transport Crisis, the Most Serious Since COVID

Iran faces a severe air transport crisis, marked by hundreds of flight cancellations due to US-Israel attacks, impacting Middle Eastern airports and airlines dramatically.

Mar 2 • 08:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chaos in Air Transport: Over a Thousand Flights Cancelled Due to the Middle East

Air transport has been thrown into chaos with over a thousand flights cancelled due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 1 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Chaos in air transport: the closure of Dubai airport interrupts global connections

The closure of Dubai airport due to escalating tensions in the Middle East has halted international flights, stranding thousands of travelers worldwide.

Feb 28 • 18:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 • 05:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Traffic Changes Planned in the Historic Centre of Rīga

Rīga plans to implement traffic changes in its historic center to improve air quality as outlined in the city's air quality improvement action program for 2026-2030.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ábalos before the judge: "I never participated in any management related to the hiring of works"

Former minister José Luis Ábalos denied any involvement in the contract management during his tenure as Minister of Transport.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

How the Hoy No Circula operates on February 25 in Mexico City and Edomex?

The Hoy No Circula program in Mexico City enforces vehicle restrictions to combat air pollution, with specific regulations for the vehicles that cannot circulate on February 25.

Feb 24 • 23:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Classical: Seat 17C for the Cello

Transportation issues for musical instruments, especially cellos, persist in air travel due to size restrictions and regulations, leading to significant risks during handling.

Feb 24 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jharkhand: Understand the Timing of the Air Ambulance Crash

An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand, raising significant concerns about the safety measures in place for medical transport.

Feb 24 • 07:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Seven killed after air ambulance carrying burn victim crashes in Indian forest

Seven people were killed when an air ambulance crashed in a forest in India while transporting a burn victim to a hospital in New Delhi.

Feb 24 • 06:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night on the Plane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in a plane at Munich airport due to the unavailability of bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Only 10 of the 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have most municipal buses equipped with air conditioning

A report reveals that only 10 out of 39 cities in Greater São Paulo have more than half of their municipal buses equipped with air conditioning, highlighting significant gaps in public transport comfort during hot weather.

Feb 23 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night in the Airplane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in an airplane at Munich airport due to a lack of available bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trains and airplanes, new strikes are coming. The dates of the stoppages

Several strikes affecting air and rail transport in Italy are scheduled to occur at the end of February.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

ASA promotes the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Mexico

Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA) is advancing the sustainable aviation fuel initiatives in Mexico through a strategic roadmap aimed at decarbonizing air transport.

Feb 19 • 01:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

For the first time in history: a nuclear reactor was transported from one end of the country to the other

The U.S. Air Force transported a micro nuclear reactor for the first time, marking a potential new era in energy security for military bases and the civilian sector.

Feb 17 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. advances its nuclear strategy with the air transport of a next-generation reactor

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the air transport of a next-generation nuclear reactor as part of its initiative to strengthen nuclear energy development in the country.

Feb 15 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Olympic Strikes, Salvini Wins the Duel

Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini successfully deferred planned strikes by air transport personnel to February 26, averting immediate disruptions during the upcoming Olympic events.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Air transport strike, Minister's ordinance accepted: date postponed to February 26

The national air transport strike in Italy has been postponed to February 26, 2026, following an ordinance from the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 13 • 20:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"No strikes during the Olympics". Salvini mandates air transport workers

Italy's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has announced plans to mandate air transport workers amidst announced strikes during the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026.

Feb 13 • 16:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Problems have arisen in Riga for trucks and public transport to cross the Air Bridge

Riga is facing significant transportation issues for trucks and public transport due to adverse weather conditions affecting the crossing of the Gaisa Bridge.

Feb 13 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Salvini: “I will preemptively order the unions to stop strikes in air transport during the Games”

Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini announces plans to preemptively prohibit union strikes in air transport during the upcoming Olympic Games, following a meeting with worker representatives.

Feb 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Significant episode of African dust this weekend: Which areas will be in the 'red' (maps)

An important transport of Saharan dust is expected to affect Greece this weekend, primarily impacting southern regions such as Crete and the Peloponnese.

Feb 13 • 13:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Emirates Airlines: Our flights to and from Algeria are running as usual

Emirates Airlines confirmed its flights to and from Algeria are operating as scheduled despite the Algerian government's announcement to annul the air services agreement with the UAE.

Feb 13 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Air strike confirmed. Salvini ready to requisition

The air transport strike during the Milan-Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games is confirmed, escalating tensions between Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and the unions.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Government increases charges to airlines for fuel supply; will generate costs of 56 million USD: IATA

The Mexican government has raised fees on airlines for fuel supply, which will result in an additional cost of 56 million USD, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Feb 12 • 18:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Air strike, unions confirm suspension during the Olympics. Salvini: 'Irresponsible'

Italian unions have confirmed a strike in the air transport sector during the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan Cortina, prompting criticism from the Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini.

Feb 12 • 13:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There Will Be a Correction in the Cracow Clean Transport Zone. What May Change?

Krakow plans to make changes in the functioning of its Clean Transport Zone amid leadership changes in the city's public transport authority.

Feb 11 • 18:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

IATA launches plan to support air connectivity in Cuba

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has implemented a plan to address the connectivity issues in Cuba caused by a shortage of aviation fuel.

Feb 11 • 03:10 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Electric boda bodas offer cleaner rides and new jobs in Uganda

Electric motorcycles, known as boda bodas, are becoming popular in Uganda as a cleaner alternative to combat urban air pollution and reduce transport costs.

Feb 10 • 13:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The transport unions announced a strike for this Wednesday, 11th, against labor reform

Transport unions in Argentina announced a strike against labor reform, affecting multiple sectors including air, maritime, and underground transport.

Feb 9 • 21:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The drug trafficking air routes from Bolivia and Paraguay to the Paraná ports are consolidating

The article discusses the strengthening of air routes used by drug traffickers from Bolivia and Paraguay to transport cocaine to the Paraná ports, with recent police interceptions highlighting this trend.

Feb 7 • 23:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

HRZ urgently transported a patient from Dubrovnik to Zagreb by helicopter

Pilots from the Croatian Air Force transported a patient urgently from Dubrovnik to Zagreb using two helicopters.

Feb 7 • 15:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

HRZ Pilots Participated in Emergency Patient Transport from Dubrovnik to Zagreb with Two Helicopters

Members of the Croatian Air Force successfully conducted an emergency medical air transport of a young person from Dubrovnik to Zagreb using two military helicopters.

Feb 7 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Air ambulance for the transport of six migrant children from Chios to Athens

An air ambulance is transporting six migrant children from Chios to Athens, with five suffering from multiple fractures and one unaccompanied.

Feb 7 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The City Council recommends working from home for employees in Bergen municipality

Bergen municipality's city council advises employees to work from home starting Monday due to high air pollution levels.

Feb 6 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Infrastructure upgrade at the airports of Naxos and Heraklion

The state airports of Naxos and Heraklion have undergone infrastructure upgrades including new light signaling systems and runway improvements to enhance safety during air transport.

Feb 5 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ombudsman Calls for Control Over Air and Road Transport Prices Amid Railway Chaos

The Ombudsman demands regulation of air and road transport prices in response to severe disruptions in the country's high-speed rail services.

Feb 4 • 12:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Polish air transport market is growing faster than the European one. Two airports lead the way

The Polish air transport market is experiencing significant growth, driven by five major airports that collectively handled over 221,000 tons of cargo last year, surpassing the average European growth rate of approximately 6%.

Feb 4 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Óscar Puente leaves the reopening of the AVE Madrid-Andalusia in the air scheduled for this weekend

Transport Minister Óscar Puente has cast doubt on the reopening of the high-speed AVE line between Madrid and Andalusia, originally scheduled for this weekend, due to complex weather conditions affecting track restoration work.

Feb 3 • 15:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

IATA: Demand for travel is rising, but the aviation industry faces two key challenges

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports a 5.3% increase in passenger demand measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) compared to 2024, alongside a 5.2% increase in available seat offering.

Feb 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

An accident of a U.S. transport plane closes Morón base for a week and diverts air traffic from Washington to Rota

The Morón airbase in Seville was closed on Sunday due to an accident involving a U.S. C-17 transport plane, which is part of the military deployment surrounding Iran.

Feb 2 • 15:37 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Transport Transition in Hamburg: The Air is Out

The construction of only 50 kilometers of new or expanded bike paths last year raises questions about Hamburg's commitment to becoming a bicycle-friendly city amidst a continuing focus on car drivers' concerns.

Jan 16 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Israel: A Black Hawk helicopter of the Air Force crashed during transport, watch the video

A Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the Israeli Air Force crashed during a transport operation.

Jan 16 • 12:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO Black Hawk Crashes During Air Transport: Footage of Israeli Military Helicopter's Descent

An Israeli UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during air transport near Ma'ale Amos in the Judea and Samaria area, with no injuries reported, as the IDF investigates the incident.

Jan 16 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Athens FIR: New VHF transceivers by February

Following a blackout incident on January 4, the Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport has formed a Crisis Management Team to oversee the installation of new VoIP VHF transceivers for improved air navigation communication by February.

Jan 15 • 18:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Traffic Jams Are Becoming More of a Burden for Residents. What Can City Authorities Do?

The article discusses the negative health impact of traffic congestion in cities, findings from a transport challenges survey in Warsaw, and residents' suggestions for improving communication, while highlighting the financial losses European cities face due to air pollution.

Jan 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Kyrianakis on Athens FIR: After decades, the transceivers are changing, it is clear that there was no cyber attack

Transport Minister Kyrianakis addressed railway, urban transport employees, and air traffic controllers, stating that the change of transceivers after decades contributed to recent issues, while clarifying that no cyber attack occurred.

Jan 15 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The government is shooting itself in the foot

The Greek Minister of Transport, Christos Dimas, downplayed a recent blackout at Athens FIR as 'low risk', leading to speculation about safety in air travel amidst political commentary.

Jan 15 • 02:30 UTC

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