Commercial airline service resumes in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after hurricane Maria
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hurricane recovery efforts are now supporting more than a dozen commercial passenger flights per day at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San...
European Commission raises concerns over Lufthansa’s stake acquisition in ITA Airways: Statement of Objections issued
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa's proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition...
The European Commission’s ambitious “Fit for 55” package must drive decarbonisation while ensuring a level playing field for EU airlines, says Airlines for Europe
Fit for 55 (FF55) policies should support future industry investments in new aircraft technologies and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) – two key tools...
A4E welcomes the recommendations of the European Commission’s “Wise Persons Group” report on the future of the Single European Sky
EU ATC is in crisis and in urgent need of reform
Airlines seek more detail and greater involvement and ability to direct in...
European Union agrees on a gradual return to normal for airport slot rules
Airlines will again have to use 75% of their landing and take-off time slots at EU airports during the winter season, according to an...
13 countries have received instructions from TSA about a ban on electronic or electrical devices
Today 13 countries and the subsequent airlines of these 13 countries flying to the United States today received instructions from the U.S. Transportation Security...
Italian Air Traffic Controllers spoiled holiday makers’ travel plans even without going on strike
Latest ATC strike called on and off twice before one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Short notice cancellation of the...
IATA:Solid but moderating passenger demand in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November 2018. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2%...
Europe to introduce a Digital Green Pass, enabling Europeans to resume safe travel
This month, Europe will introduce a legislative proposal for a Digital Green Pass, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen tweeted. The...
Boeing KC-46 tanker programme receives FAA certification for its 767-2C aircraft
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for its core 767-2C aircraft configuration, verifying...
IATA: Passenger demand growth slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by...
European Commission approves €39.7 million Latvian measures to recapitalise Riga International Airport
The European Commission has approved Latvian plans to grant up to €39.7 million for the recapitalisation of the State Joint Stock Company Riga International...
European Commission approves around €350 million Finnish support to compensate Finnair for damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has found €351.38 million of Finnish support in favour of Finnair to be in line with EU State aid rules. The...
easyJet takes lead with Iris: Launching next-gen air traffic communication service for greener skies
easyJet has become the inaugural airline partner for the Iris program, led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Viasat. The Iris program utilises...
Alexandre de Juniac takes the reins at IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the...
IATA: Demand growth strengthens in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showing continued robust demand. Total revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose...
Royal Jordanian implements travel restrictions to the United States
Royal Jordanian (RJ) received instructions from US authorities regarding travel restrictions for certain nationalities.
Accordingly, starting with January 29, 2017, RJ starts implementing instructions that...
New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard one step closer to final adoption
An eagerly awaited aircraft CO2 emissions standard made further and important headway today at the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).The new environmental measure...
NTSB released a video of Air Canada aircraft that almost landed on taxiway with 4 planes at San Francisco
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened the public docket Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation of the July 7, 2017, Air Canada...
In case of delay, the airline which must pay the EU compensation is not the airline performing the flight under a wet-lease contract, but the airline on which passengers booked their flight
A remarkable ruling of the European Court of Justice: in the case of a long delay, the airline which must pay the compensation owed to...