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Lagardère Travel Retail Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Frédéric Chevalier as CEO

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail has appointed Frédéric Chevalier as its new CEO, effective July 1, 2025. Working alongside Chairman and CEO Dag Rasmussen, Chevalier will take full charge of global operations. With nearly 20 years of experience at the … Read the full press release

Alstom and Norske tog Launch First Coradia Stream Nordic Train for June 2026 Oslo Service

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and Norske tog have presented the first of 55 Coradia Stream train sets at Oslo’s Grorud depot, kicking off a months-long testing regimen across Europe and in Norway’s winter mountains. This launch, attended by top transport officials, … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers 36 Class 730/2 Units to LNR to Enhance Comfort and Capacity on Euston Services

(IN BRIEF) LNR has introduced 36 UK-built Class 730/2 electric trains, adding 180 carriages and boosting capacity by 20 percent on services to and from London Euston. These five-car Aventra units—equipped with open gangways, seat-level charging, and intelligent air conditioning—will … Read the full press release

Avia Solutions Group’s KlasJet Signs Charter Deal with Air Cairo to Support Egyptian Tourism Surge

(IN BRIEF) Avia Solutions Group’s charter airline KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Cairo to operate summer flights between Milan, Sharjah, and Cairo from May 30 to October 31, 2025. As the first EASA-based ACMI partner of Air Cairo, … Read the full press release

Ascend Airways Adds Fifth Aircraft and Secures Canadian Certification as Fleet Growth Accelerates

(IN BRIEF) Ascend Airways has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a fifth aircraft—a Boeing 737-8 MAX—registered as G-ULIT and immediately placed on a long-term wet lease. The UK-based ACMI and charter airline, part of Avia Solutions Group, has … Read the full press release

Euronext Growth Milan Welcomes Giocamondo Study with €4.2 Million Raised and a €20.8 Million Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Giocamondo Study has been successfully listed on Euronext Growth Milan, becoming the 12th listing of 2025. The company raised €4.2 million during the placement phase, which will help drive its growth as it aims to expand its brand … Read the full press release

Alstom and Akiem Sign Key Contracts to Enhance Servicing of Traxx Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed two contracts with Akiem to provide servicing for 116 Traxx locomotives. The agreements include the supply of spare parts for the fleet and support for on-board signalling technology. These services, which will be provided over … Read the full press release

Vodafone Unveils Travel eSIM Service, Expanding Global Connectivity to 206 Destinations

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched its Travel eSIM service, offering international travelers the convenience of mobile data connectivity without the need for physical SIM cards. The service provides access to up to 150 GB of data, available in 206 destinations … Read the full press release

VARD Launches Cyber-Resilient Vessels and Wins Ship of the Year for Prysmian Mona Lisa

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has made a significant impact on the maritime industry with the delivery of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), Grampian Kestrel and Purus Chinook, both equipped with advanced cyber resilience solutions. … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and TUI Cruises Celebrate the Launch of Mein Schiff Flow, Advancing Sustainable Cruising with Dual-Fuel Technology

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and TUI Cruises have launched Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in TUI Cruises’ new InTUItion class, designed for dual-fuel operation with LNG and MGO. This advanced, eco-friendly ship is set to enter service in mid-2026 and … Read the full press release

Flix Partners with Talgo for €2.4 Billion High-Speed Train Deal to Enhance Sustainable Rail Travel Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion contract to supply up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, with an initial order of 30 units valued at €1.06 billion. The trains, designed for full accessibility … Read the full press release

Alstom Celebrates Social Value with Inaugural Supplier CSR Awards, Recognizing Leading Companies in the UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has awarded nine Supplier CSR Awards to companies in the UK and Ireland that are making a positive social and environmental impact. These awards recognize suppliers who have demonstrated leadership in tackling economic inequality, improving health and … Read the full press release

ECE and Ruby Group Partner for First Ruby Hotel in Denmark, Located in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg District

(IN BRIEF) ECE has announced the development of the first Ruby-branded hotel in Denmark, located in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg district. The hotel will feature 219 design rooms, a winter garden, and a panoramic roof terrace. Scheduled to open in early 2027, … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Launches First Phase of £100 Million Investment to Modernise Belfast International Airport

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has unveiled the first phase of its £100 million expansion at Belfast International Airport, featuring a new terminal extension, advanced security systems, and a 1,600 sqm Duty-Free store. This investment aims to improve passenger experience, increase … Read the full press release

ZSSK Orders Four KISS Double-Deck Trains from Stadler to Enhance Slovakia’s Regional Rail Network

(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release

DHL and kinderherzen Launch First Mobile Pediatric Heart Clinic in Burundi to Transform Regional Cardiac Care for Children

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully transported MOHKI, the world’s first mobile heart clinic for children, to Burundi in collaboration with German NGO kinderherzen. This pioneering initiative aims to provide life-saving cardiovascular surgeries for children with congenital heart diseases … Read the full press release

Stagecoach East Midlands Accelerates Green Transit with Additional £6.1m in Zero Emission Bus Funding

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach East Midlands has obtained an additional £6.1 million in ZEBRA 2 funding from the Government, supplementing an earlier pledge of £50.6 million to facilitate the rollout of over 120 electric vehicles by 2027. With this boost, nearly … Read the full press release

European Travel Industry Unites to Bring Summer Camp Joy to Ukrainian Children

(IN BRIEF) A new fundraising campaign has been launched through a partnership between the European travel industry and the New Hope Travel Industry Children’s Fund to organize summer camps for Ukrainian children affected by the conflict. Inspired by a successful … Read the full press release

UK Rail Transformed: £300m Tri-Mode Fleet Order to Boost Capacity, Cut Emissions, and Revolutionize Travel

(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has announced a £300 million order for 45 new trains, featuring state-of-the-art tri-mode technology that can operate on electrified tracks, battery power, or diesel. Manufactured at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility and financed by Angel Trains, … Read the full press release

SABIO GROUP TAKES IT’S ‘DISRUPT’ CX PROGRAMME ACROSS EUROPE

(IN BRIEF) Sabio Group announced that its highly regarded “Disrupt” digital customer experience transformation programme is expanding across Europe in 2025, now reaching three major cities: Madrid, London, and Paris. This expansion comes as the CX industry faces rapid AI … Read the full press release