European Union invests €600M to enhance aerial firefighting capacity across Europe
In a proactive move to bolster Europe's firefighting capabilities, the European Commission has allocated €600 million to finance the acquisition of new firefighting planes....
Airlines for Europe disappointed with the final EU agreement on the Single European Sky
Following the conclusion of negotiations between the EU institutions last night on the Single European Sky (SES2+), the following can be attributed to Ourania...
European Parliamentarians bound for Strasbourg accidentally arrive in Disneyland Paris
In a comical turn of events, hundreds of European Parliamentarians and their staff, en route to Strasbourg, found themselves mistakenly directed to Disneyland Paris...
European Parliament advocates for standardization of cabin baggage rules
The European Parliament voted yesterday in favor of harmonizing rules regarding the size of carry-on luggage accepted in the cabin. However, the resolution passed...
70% of jet fuels at EU airports will have to be green by 2050 – Industry agrees
2% of jet fuel must be sustainable as of 2025, and 70% by 2050
Hydrogen and fuel produced from used cooking oil are...
Agreement on ReFuelEU is a step forward in letting SAF flow in Europe, says Airlines for Europe (A4E)
EU policymakers should now turn their attention to ensuring Europe develops a strong SAF industry that can provide enough sustainable fuel for airlines to...
EU demands pre-departure coronavirus check for passengers from China entering Europe
To tackle the current coronavirus crisis in China, Europe has decided on a coordinated approach. During a Health Security Committee, held today, the decision...
Probe into European Union/Qatar aviation agreement
European parliamentarians want to investigate whether Qatar influenced the comprehensive air transport agreement that was signed between Europe and Qatar granting Qatar Airways unlimited...
Boeing, Ryanair and ENAV power European Parliament sustainable aviation exhibition
Boeing showcased the company's latest sustainability innovations and advocated informed decision-making as part of ‘A Journey to Sustainable Aviation’ exhibition at the European Parliament...
European Parliament Sky & Space Intergroup hosts high-level discussion on the potential of hydrogen-powered aviation
The panel included high-level representatives from the European Parliament and the European aeronautics and aviation sector
Debate part of the ongoing exchange between...
Single European Sky: European Parliament ready to start negotiations
Streamline European airspace management
Greener flights: 10% reduction in climate-impacting emissions
Open up the market for air traffic navigation services European airspace management should...
European Parliament gives its final green light to the EU Digital COVID Certificate
EU Digital COVID Certificate will make travel in the EU easier from 1 July 2021
All EU member states will accept...
Aviation, travel & tourism sectors applaud European Parliament vote on “EU COVID-19 certificates”
Setting final negotiations with European Commission and Council into motionSwift alignment by all three EU Institutions critical in restoring free movement for EU...
The Sky & Space Intergroup of the European Parliament calls on European Commission to declare 2022 European Year of Aviation
On 12 March, members of the European Parliament’s Sky & Space Intergroup, which brings together 96 MEPs from across political groups, submitted a letter...
EU Aeronautics towards recovery and climate neutrality: A European Aviation and Aeronautics Recovery Plan should be set-up
On Wednesday 18 November, the 5th EU Aeronautics Conference gathered EU decision-makers and industrial representatives to discuss tools, decisions and actions needed at EU...
[Coronavirus] A4E welcomes European Parliament and Council’s decision to extend temporary airport slots waiver through 24 Oct.
Europe’s airlines need additional government support measures to manage unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.A4E fully welcomes today’s decisive action by members of the European Parliament --...
Lufthansa promotes the European elections
Custom “SayYesToEurope” livery on a Lufthansa Airbus A320
Lufthansa is sending a very special signal four weeks before the start of the European elections, taking...
EU-wide rules for safety of drones approved by European Parliament
MEPs backed new EU-wide rules to ensure the safe use of drones and to update aviation safety rules.Common safety level across EU
Legal...
Drones: new EU-wide rules to boost safety and privacy agreed by European Parliament and Council
Drones and drone operators to be registered
They will have to comply with EU safety and privacy criteria
Safety plans to identify aviation...
Intercontinental flights to stay exempt from paying for CO2 emissions in the EU until 2020
CO2 emissions from intercontinental flights to stay out of EU Emission Trading System until 2020Airlines to go on paying for CO2 emissions...