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Istanbul Airport breaks European daily passenger record with 289,260 travelers

Istanbul Airport has set a new European daily passenger record after handling 289,260 travelers in a single day, marking the highest number of passengers ever recorded in one day at an airport in Türkiye and Europe, according to the country's Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir......

Mercedes-Benz improves profitability despite weaker global sales

Mercedes-Benz delivered mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger operating profitability offsetting a decline in revenue and weaker global vehicle sales. The German automaker benefited from solid performances in its financial services and commercial vehicle divisions, but......

China’s car market faces its weakest year since 2021 as demand slows

China’s passenger car market is heading toward a difficult year as weakening consumer demand and intensifying competition put pressure on sales. Recent figures suggest that 2026 could become the sector’s weakest year since 2021, following a period of strong growth and record sales in the......

Morocco’s airports welcome nearly 19 million passengers in the first half of 2026

Morocco’s aviation sector continued its strong momentum during the first half of 2026, with the country's airports handling nearly 19 million passengers, reflecting sustained growth in both international and domestic air travel. According to data released by the National Airports Office (ONDA),......

Korean Air reports 34% drop in quarterly profit despite record revenue

Korean Air reported a sharp decline in second-quarter operating profit as higher fuel costs weighed on earnings, even as the airline posted its highest-ever revenue for a second quarter thanks to robust passenger demand and a booming cargo business. The South Korean flag carrier said strong inbound......

Global air traffic declines again in May, IATA reports continued slowdown

Global air passenger traffic declined again in May 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly contraction, according to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The downturn comes amid rising operational costs, geopolitical instability, and increasing ticket prices......

Ouigo passengers forced to walk final stretch of journey after train breakdown during heatwave

Hundreds of passengers traveling from Paris to Toulouse faced an unexpected ordeal on Saturday when their Ouigo train broke down less than a kilometer from its final destination, forcing travelers to complete the last part of their journey on foot in temperatures approaching 35°C. The train had......

Italy fines Emirates over passenger health data handling violations

Italy’s data protection authority has imposed a €180,000 fine on Emirates airline over the alleged improper handling of passengers’ health-related data, marking another enforcement action in Europe’s tightening privacy regulatory environment. According to the Italian regulator,......

Morocco plans Atlantic maritime control center to secure sea traffic

Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking......