Venezuela has issued a 48-hour ultimatum ordering international airlines to resume flights to Caracas or lose operating rights, escalating tensions in the region. The directive follows an FAA warning about hazardous conditions linked to US military activity and heightened tensions between Washington and the Maduro government.
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to sell its 49% stake in Air Albania, seven years after the carrier began operations. The decision comes amid global aviation market shifts, with Turkish Airlines opting to focus on strengthening its strategic position and increasing tourist numbers.
Airlines in Spain have scrambled to adapt their capacity in response to several accidents and a general operational reliability crisis affecting the Spanish high-speed rail network. Flag carrier Iberia has increased its seats on southern Spain routes, while Air Europa has added more seats on the Madrid-Malaga route.
Spain's Directorate of Civil Aviation has assigned seven weekly frequencies to Air Europa to operate between Barcelona and Istanbul, marking a significant expansion into the Turkish market. This new route represents an entirely new vector for growth for the Spanish carrier, which traditionally focused on Western European and Latin American markets.
Air Europa and Airbus have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding for 40 A350-900s at Fitur in Madrid. The agreement is expected to accelerate the replacement of older widebodies and strengthen Air Europa's position on transatlantic routes.