Air Travel: Government approves reduction in ticket tax
The war in Iran is driving up airfares sharply. Now, the coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD has decided to lower the ticket tax.
By Nico Beckert
The war in Iran is driving up airfares sharply. Now, the coalition of CDU/CSU and SPD has decided to lower the ticket tax.
By Nico Beckert
Airspace closures and rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East are placing significant pressure on the aviation industry. Airlines operating on competing routes could benefit from the closure of major hubs in the Gulf region.
By Arne Schütte
Boeing is raising its forecast for aircraft demand in India and South Asia. The US manufacturer expects demand to rise over the next 20 years, driven by economic growth and an expanding middle class.
By Julia Fiedler
Only 3% of flights cause 80% of global warming through contrails, according to Transport & Environment (T&E). Most greenhouse gases are produced during night flights and in winter.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Transport Committee is calling for a limit of three hours or more to be retained in the fiercely contested new entitlements for air passengers. Negotiations with the Council could be difficult, as it is demanding an increase to four hours.
By Marion Bergermann
Following US prototypes, the German AI start-up Helsing is now also presenting an unmanned combat aircraft, the CA-1 Europa. The new trend casts doubt on expensive systems such as FCAS.
By Nana Brink
The airspace over Europe is becoming less safe. Following the intrusion of Russian jets and combat drones into NATO territories, a new drone incident in Denmark and Norway has alarmed the Western defense alliance. The alliance issued a clear warning to Moscow.
By Viktor Funk and Lisa-Martina Klein