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Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

The Netherlands' Council of State has scrapped the government decision to limit the number of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, overturning a policy intended to cap airport movements. The court ruling removes the legal basis for the coalition's planned movement limits and related measures.

2026-03-12T09:53:27.418184-07:00

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Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap

2026-03-12T09:53:27.025664-07:00

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Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

2026-03-12T12:28:13.082532-07:00

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Long‑haul visitors to Europe increasingly choose trains and e‑mobility as 'slow travel' rises

2026-03-12T10:40:08.408145-07:00

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Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake UK start‑up Firefly will convert sewage sludge into sustainable aviation fuel using hydrothermal liquefaction, targeting commercial production by 2029. Wizz Air has signed a 525,000‑tonne offtake, marking a major airline commitment to waste‑derived SAF at scale.

2026-03-12T12:28:13.082532-07:00

Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

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Long‑haul visitors to Europe increasingly choose trains and e‑mobility as 'slow travel' rises New research finds long‑haul visitors to Europe are increasingly replacing short flights with trains, cycling and electric ground transport as 'slow travel' gains popularity. The shift toward greener mobility is motivated chiefly by the travel experience—comfort, scenery and convenience—rather than explicit climate or carbon‑cutting concerns.

2026-03-12T10:40:08.408145-07:00

Long‑haul visitors to Europe increasingly choose trains and e‑mobility as 'slow travel' rises

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Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate Slovenia's civil aviation authority has permanently revoked Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate, stripping the carrier of its legal authorization to conduct commercial and business flights. The decision ends Alpavia's ability to operate under a Slovenian AOC and forces immediate operational and contractual changes for affected partners.

2026-03-12T10:28:19.375231-07:00

Slovenia permanently revokes Alpavia's Air Operator Certificate

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Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision The Netherlands' Council of State has scrapped the government decision to limit the number of flights at Amsterdam Schiphol, overturning a policy intended to cap airport movements. The court ruling removes the legal basis for the coalition's planned movement limits and related measures.

2026-03-12T09:53:27.418184-07:00

Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

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Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap Eight European airlines and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have filed legal action against the Dutch government, challenging its unilateral decision to impose a flight cap at Amsterdam Schiphol. The suit marks a formal escalation in the dispute over national limits on hub capacity.

2026-03-12T09:53:27.025664-07:00

Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap

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Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has abandoned plans to take two Airbus A321XLRs and launch services to India this year after delivery delays mean the aircraft would not arrive in time for the summer flying season, forcing the carrier to defer the route and associated capacity build-up.

2026-03-12T09:40:12.208531-07:00

Aegean scraps A321XLR India launch as deliveries slip past summer

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UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute A UK court has ordered that communications about US sanctions remain protected from disclosure in a lease dispute tied to Russia, constraining evidence available to litigants and the public. The decision intersects with reporting on affected airlines, including coverage by ch-aviation of Qatar Airways-related developments.

2026-03-12T06:19:07.265270-07:00

UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute

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Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services Corendon Airlines will wet‑lease a Boeing 737‑9 from an affiliate to support its Summer 2026 Turkey schedule, with OAG planning showing new seasonal Amsterdam–Bodrum and Amsterdam–Dalaman services. The short‑term wet‑lease provides immediate seat capacity as Corendon expands its Europe‑focused leisure network.

2026-03-12T05:48:28.269635-07:00

Corendon to wet‑lease Boeing 737‑9 from affiliate for Summer 2026 Amsterdam–Turkey leisure services

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Dutch Council of State strikes down Schiphol flight‑cap decision

Eight European carriers and IATA sue Dutch government over unilateral Schiphol flight cap

Firefly to produce SAF from sewage sludge via hydrothermal liquefaction; signs 525,000‑tonne Wizz Air offtake

Long‑haul visitors to Europe increasingly choose trains and e‑mobility as 'slow travel' rises

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