U.S. ends “shoes-off” rule at airport security checkpoints after nearly twenty years
Travelers flying through U.S. airports will no longer be required to remove their shoes during security screenings, ending a policy that has been in...
French air traffic control strike needlessly disrupts 300,000 passengers during peak holiday travel
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has condemned a French air traffic control (ATC) strike on 3–4 July, which has caused over 1,500 flight cancellations and...
A4E airlines standardise “Personal Item” cabin bag size across Europe
Airlines for Europe (A4E) announced that its member airlines are now implementing a guaranteed cabin baggage size of 40 × 30 × 15 cm...
IATA: Passenger demand up 5% in May despite uneven global growth
Global air travel demand rose by 5.0% year-on-year in May 2025, according to IATA, with Asia-Pacific driving growth while North America posted a rare...
Global air cargo demand rises 2.2% in May despite trade disruptions, says IATA
IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 2.2% year-on-year in May 2025, with international demand up 3.0%. Capacity also increased by 2.0%, showing resilience...
EASA and EUROCONTROL deepen cooperation on sustainability and civil-military airspace management
On June 26, 2025, EASA and EUROCONTROL signed an updated Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen their partnership, focusing on sustainability and civil-military cooperation...
How Amsterdam Airport Schiphol successfully handled the arrival of world leaders for NATO Summit
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has wrapped up a smooth and well-coordinated operation during the recent NATO Summit, welcoming dozens of world leaders and their delegations...
KlasJet joins IATA, cementing global safety and operational excellence
Premium private jet charter company KlasJet, part of Avia Solutions Group, has become an official member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), confirming...
NATO expands multinational tanker fleet to 12 aircraft, welcomes Sweden and Denmark to programme
NATO has ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12. Deliveries are scheduled...
314 European airports now disclose net zero roadmaps
ACI EUROPE has released an updated Net Zero Resolution, highlighting major progress in airport climate action.314 airports across 36 countries have now published...
Airports and airlines demand end to sudden flight restrictions, urge enforcement of EU noise rules
Europe's aviation sector issued an urgent plea to governments and the European Commission to stop bypassing established legal frameworks when tackling airport noise, warning...
Airlines oppose EU plan to make trolley bags mandatory for all passengers
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has strongly criticised a proposed amendment by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) that would require airlines to include a...
EASA and IATA unveil joint plan to tackle GNSS interference threats
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have launched a comprehensive action plan to counter the growing...
Lithuania has chosen Embraer’s C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft to strengthen its military readiness
Authors Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet.Paris, Le Bourget June 18, 2025 – The Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania has announced that the Embraer...
British Ryanair striking pilots: “Grounded No More”
The storm had started in the skies but ended in the courtroom.
Captain Laura Singh remembered the summer of 2019 not for the flights she...
Loose, misinstalled parts likely caused American Airlines plane fire in Denver, NTSB says
A preliminary NTSB report points to maintenance errors as the likely cause of a fire aboard an American Airlines flight that made an emergency...
Airline groups criticise EU Passenger Rights reform for ignoring operational realities and adding complexity
Two major European airline associations—Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the European Regions Airline Association (ERA)—have voiced strong concerns over the EU Council’s newly agreed...
European Union ramps up wildfire response with fleet of aircraft and firefighting teams
In anticipation of rising wildfire threats during the summer months, the European Union has mobilised a comprehensive support system to aid countries battling forest...
Denver air traffic controllers lose comms for 90 seconds amid ongoing FAA system struggles
Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communication with some aircraft for 90 seconds on Monday, forcing them to quickly switch to emergency backup frequencies,...
Airlines for Europe (A4E) urges targeted reforms to EU261 to better serve passengers and airlines
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has reiterated its call for a reform of the EU261 Passenger Rights Regulation, arguing the current framework lacks clarity and...