Single European Sky Regulation must be agreed before additional decarbonisation costs imposed on airlines, says Airlines for Europe
SES regulatory reform is an immediate, cost-efficient decarbonisation solution - national politics continue to undermine progress and environmental benefits.
Policymakers urged to support...
Over 200 European airports to deliver Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050
On the occasion of the UN Global Climate Action Summit taking place in New York today, the trade association for Europe’s airports, ACI EUROPE...
A4E urges the EU to remove airspace inefficiencies
European airlines call on the EU to radically reform air space architecture and unlock more efficient routes to benefit passengers and the environment.
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Another United Airlines incident: a flight from San Francisco to Paris diverts to Denver for engine issue
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Paris was diverted to Denver International Airport on Thursday evening due to an engine issue on...
FAA proposes $14,500 penalty against passenger refusing to wear a mask on a JetBlue flight
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $14,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger for allegedly interfering with flight attendants...
Update on travel to the US: How KLM handles passengers affected by Trump’s travel ban
On January 28, 2017, US President Trump has signed a decree which had immediate consequences for passengers from seven countries in the Middle East:...
Investigators recommend Boeing to retrofit the engines of nearly 7,000 aircraft to prevent a repeat of Southwest Airlines’ fatal accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined during a public board meeting held Tuesday that a fractured fan blade from a CFM International CFM-56-7B engine,...
AEA member airlines to fly 1 million passengers a day over Christmas and New Year period
During the upcoming Festive season, AEA member airlines will fly more than 1 million passengers per day. This is 3 pct. more than last...
Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 returns to Orlando after an engine problem
On 26 March, a one-year-old Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (N8712L) departed Orlando Airport to Victorville, California. The aircraft, however, was forced to...
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...
IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures...
Airports welcome European Commission proposal to return to normal slot usage rules
ACI EUROPE has today welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to finally reinstate standard airport slot usage rules for the upcoming Winter 22/23 season. Accordingly,...
European pilots urge EASA to conduct a “thorough and independent review” before Boeing’s MAX return to service
On 23 May, regulators from across the globe met in Texas (USA), to discuss a possible return to service of the grounded Boeing 737...
IATA releases 2018 airline industry statistics : More connectivity and improved efficiency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient....
Ryanair supports EU ‘European Capital of Tourism’ project, warns of Brexit & airport charge threats to rgional tourism
Ryanair today (11 Apr) hosted a round table discussion in the European Parliament aligning tourism and aviation policy agendas, where it announced its support...
Brexit: European Commission proposes contingency measures in case of a no-deal scenario
While the Commission will continue to do its utmost to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with the UK, there is now significant uncertainty whether...
IATA News Brief: European Air Traffic Control strikes hit 1 million minutes of delay in 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the effects of air traffic controller strikes, which have caused 1 million minutes of delay across Europe...
European Commission approves €1.2 billion rescue loan; opens investigation into €3.2 billion Portuguese further restructuring aid in favour of TAP
By two separate decisions adopted today, the European Commission hasre-approved €1.2 billion rescue aid to Transportes Aéreos Portugueses SGPS S.A. (“TAP Air...
Air cargo demand softens in September, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured...
European Commission signs aviation agreement with Japan
The European Commission and Japan today signed an agreement on civil aviation safety, which will further boost the EU's already strong cooperation with Japan...