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Brussels signals no shift on EU–Qatar aviation accord

The European Commission has shown no sign of revisiting its aviation agreement with Qatar, despite calls from airlines and aviation unions to suspend the accord. The case of Henrik Hololei, the former transport director‑general dismissed after a…

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Air cargo growth hits new high despite trade frictions

Demand for air cargo rose by 3.4 per cent to a record 282.3 billion tonne‑kilometres last year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), highlighting the sector’s resilience amid rising trade barriers. Companies accelerated…

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Europe’s cargo rankings set for shift as Frankfurt regains lead

Frankfurt Airport is on course to regain its position as Europe’s largest cargo hub, according to preliminary data from Airports Council International. With figures available up to November, Frankfurt handled 1.83 million tonnes in 2025, narrowly…

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Istanbul hub expansion to lift Turkish Airlines cargo capacity to 4.5mn tonnes

Handling capacity at Turkish Airlines’ cargo terminal in Istanbul will rise from 2.2 million tonnes to 4.5 million a year by 2028 as the group rolls out an investment programme worth about 2 billion euros across eight construction projects. The…