EU Commission orders recovery of €14 million in unlawful state aid from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Ryanair
The European Commission has ruled that certain measures by Germany in favour of Frankfurt-Hahn airport and Ryanair violate EU State aid rules.The decision follows...
NASA and Boeing conclude Starliner spacecraft test flight
NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth on September 6, following a three-month flight test to the International Space Station...
EU orders Airbus A350 inspections after Cathay Pacific engine fire
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated inspections for Airbus A350 aircraft following an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight from...
Air passenger demand growth in July 2024 according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.0% year-on-year increase in global passenger demand for July 2024, as measured by revenue passenger kilometres...
Strong air cargo demand growth continues in July 2024, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported significant growth in global air cargo demand in July 2024, marking the eighth consecutive month of double-digit...
Ryanair urges (again) immediate ATC reform after disruptions at Eindhoven Airport
Ryanair has called for urgent reforms to Europe's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system following significant disruptions on August 28 due to staff shortages and...
NASA chooses uncrewed return for Starliner amid safety concerns
NASA has decided to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, prioritising safety after discovering technical issues...
FAA orders inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following safety incidents
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following a March 2024 incident where a LATAM...
Boeing faces intense scrutiny over 737-9 MAX door plug incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are intensifying their oversight of Boeing following a serious incident involving a...
New EU Regulation limits use of advanced baggage scanners at airports, impacting passenger experience
ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage scanners...
European air traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in first half of 2024
ACI EUROPE reports that European airport passenger traffic in H1 2024 has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 0.4%, marking a full recovery from COVID-19....
IATA: June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a significant 14.1% increase in global air cargo demand in June 2024 compared to June 2023. This...
Passenger demand up 9.1% in June according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.1% increase in global passenger demand for June 2024 compared to June 2023. Key highlights include:...
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky advances to next phase of next-generation rotorcraft capability programme
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin Sikorsky a contract award to study integrated platform concepts that could fulfil NATO’s...
Boeing awarded contract to enhance KC-46A multi-mission capability
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8 million contract for KC-46A software and data enhancements that will further advance the mission readiness...
Delta Air Lines cancels more flights amid IT outage fallout; DOT opens investigation
Delta Air Lines continues to face significant operational disruptions, canceling an additional 400 flights on Tuesday, following the global IT outage involving CrowdStrike and...
SmartLynx Airlines Malta joins International Air Transport Association (IATA)
SmartLynx Airlines Malta, a renowned ACMI, cargo, and charter service provider, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This membership signifies a...
Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to support the decarbonisation of aviation.This partnership combines Airbus's technological expertise with...
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA Type Certification
The Airbus A321XLR, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for...
Boeing delivers rocket stage to NASA for Artemis II mission
Boeing has delivered the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA, marking a significant milestone in the Artemis II...