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EU‑Backed Air‑Navigation Regulators Meet in Larnaca

Cyprus is hosting a two‑day conference of the pan‑European Council of National Supervisory Authorities for Air Navigation Services, the Transport Ministry said Tuesday. The meeting, held under the auspices of…

Discover Airlines Launches First Cyprus Flights With New Larnaca Routes

Hermes Airports has announced the arrival of Discover Airlines at Larnaca Airport, marking the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier’s first operations in Cyprus. Discover Airlines, the group’s dedicated holiday‑travel brand, operates…

Dozens of flights to and from Larnaca canceled as Middle East tensions disrupt travel

Thirty‑two flights to and from Larnaca Airport were canceled on Wednesday as instability in the Middle East continued to disrupt regional air travel, airport authorities said. The cancellations include 16…

Israel Launches Pre‑emptive Strike on Iran; Blasts Reported in Tehran

Israel has carried out a pre‑emptive strike against Iran, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday, as explosions were reported in Tehran by Iranian media. An Israeli Defense Ministry official said…

Riga Airport Becomes First Climate‑Neutral Hub in the Baltics

Riga Airport says it achieved climate‑neutral status in 2025, becoming the first airport in the Baltic region to offset all of its direct CO₂ emissions. CEO Laila Odina said the…

Cyprus: Ryanair and Lufthansa Add New Germany–Paphos Routes for Summer 2026

Ryanair and Lufthansa will expand flights between Germany and Paphos for the summer 2026 season, strengthening the region’s air connectivity, the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (ETAP) said. ETAP welcomed the…

Israel’s Air Travel Rebounds in 2025, Airports Authority Says

Israel’s civil aviation sector recorded a recovery in 2025, with international passenger traffic and flight activity rising sharply, the Israel Airports Authority said Tuesday in its annual report. About 18.4…

AJet Targets $1.5 Billion Boost in Health-Tourism Revenue

AJet Chairman Ahmet Bolat said the airline is developing a program to support Turkey’s efforts to expand dental and eye-care tourism, a move he said could add $1.5 billion to…

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