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European air safety threatened by cost-cutting and staff fatigue, study warns

A new study by Ghent University in Belgium has raised alarm over the state of aviation safety in Europe. According to the research, widespread cost-cutting and pressure on staff have “systematically weakened” safety standards, leaving airline workers exhausted and fearful of challenging management......

Morocco and ICAO strengthen cooperation in civil aviation

Montreal – Morocco and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a management services agreement on Saturday to expand their bilateral cooperation, on the sidelines of the 42nd ICAO Assembly. The agreement was signed by Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco’s Minister of Transport......

United Airlines expands Marrakech-New York flights with record winter capacity

United Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its seasonal nonstop service between Marrakech and New York/Newark (EWR), boosting capacity by more than 43% for the winter 2025-2026 season. This marks the highest-ever capacity for the route since its launch in October 2024, which was the first......

India bids farewell to MiG-21 jets after 60 years of service

After more than six decades in service and a heavy toll of 200 pilot deaths, the Indian Air Force officially retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets on 26 September 2025. These aircraft, often nicknamed “flying coffins” due to their accident record, have played a central......

Morocco honored for aviation safety as it seeks ICAO Council seat

Morocco’s achievements in civil aviation safety and governance were recognized on Tuesday during the 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal. ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano presented Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister......

Niger seeks to revive its national airline to boost connectivity

Niamey – The government of Niger has announced the creation of a new national airline, Niger Air International, as part of its strategy to improve domestic and international connectivity and to support socio-economic development. The decision, adopted during a Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday,......

Shell abandons major biofuel plant in strategic shift

Shell has officially canceled plans to build one of Europe’s largest biofuel facilities in Rotterdam, marking a significant retreat from renewable fuels. The decision reflects challenging market conditions and a broader strategic pivot toward fossil fuel investments. The British energy giant announced......

Pakistan helicopter crash during training exercise kills five

A government helicopter crashed on Monday during a training exercise in northern Pakistan, killing five people, local police reported. The helicopter, operated by the local government, was attempting to land at a newly constructed heliport in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, an area known for its high mountains......

Ryanair to unveil regional Spanish airports hit by severe flight cuts

Low-cost airline Ryanair is set to announce significant reductions in flights to and from regional airports in Spain this winter, confirming plans to cut an additional one million passenger seats. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Aena, the Spanish airport network, over fee increases. Sharp......