TSA stops armed passenger at New York JFK Airport
Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport prevented a New York City man from carrying a loaded 9mm handgun onto...
European transport sector calls for stronger EU funding to ensure competitiveness
The European transport sector urges the EU Commission and Member States to maintain a dedicated European transport budget, warning against plans to shift funds...
European aviation sector urges EU Commission to deliver a decarbonisation strategy
Today, the European aviation sector delivered a stark message to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the creation of a comprehensive Aviation...
FAA restricts helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after deadly midair collision
The FAA has indefinitely restricted most helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport following a fatal midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet...
UK airport expansion gains Government backing amid industry concerns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ endorsement of UK airport expansion has sparked strong reactions across the aviation sector.Heathrow Airport welcomed the support, emphasising that a third...
European aviation industry calls for policy action to boost SAF production
Europe’s aviation sector has urged EU policymakers to adopt seven key measures to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and avoid reliance on imports.A...
Air travel hits record high in 2024 with strong global demand, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a record-breaking year for air travel in 2024, with global passenger demand rising 10.4% compared to 2023...
Global air cargo demand hits record growth in 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that global air cargo demand grew by 11.3% in 2024, surpassing the previous record from 2021.Capacity...
Europe’s Airports launch first-ever inclusion charter to promote accessible air travel
ACI EUROPE, representing Europe’s airports, unveiled the ACI EUROPE Charter for Inclusion, the first sector-wide commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in air travel.The...
Court rules against Ryanair in landmark blacklisting case won by BALPA
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has secured a significant legal victory against Ryanair, as the Court of Appeal ruled that the airline's practice...
French maritime patrol aircraft targeted by Russian S-400 radar over Baltic Sea
In a concerning escalation of tensions over the Baltic Sea, a French Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft was subjected to Russian military intimidation. The...
TSA intercepts 6,678 firearms at U.S. airport checkpoints in 2024
In 2024, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, a slight decrease compared to 6,737 firearms stopped in...
EU orders Lufthansa to reinstate Condor agreements to protect Frankfurt-New York route competition
The European Commission issued a Supplementary Statement of Objections to Lufthansa, requiring the airline to reinstate its feed traffic agreements with Condor for flights...
Air cargo demand soars with 8.2% growth in November 2024
Global air cargo demand continued its upward trend in November 2024, marking the 16th consecutive month of growth, according to the International Air Transport...
Global passenger demand continues to surge in November 2024
Passenger demand saw a robust 8.1% year-on-year increase in November 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Measured in...
US DOT fines JetBlue $2 million for chronic flight delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $2 million penalty to JetBlue for operating flights with chronic delays, marking the first enforcement of...
Lufthansa and SWISS fined for code-sharing violations in FAA-banned airspace
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $220,000 and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) $200,000 for operating flights with United Airlines' designator...
NATO Summit to impact flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in June
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will cut flights by about 25% from June 21 to 27, 2025, to accommodate the NATO summit in The Hague.With 8,500...
EU updates air safety list: Air Tanzania banned, PIA cleared for EU operations
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, banning Air Tanzania from operating in EU airspace due to safety concerns identified by...
USDOT penalises Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways for violating FAA airspace prohibitions
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fined Ethiopian Airlines $425,000 and Etihad Airways $400,000 for operating flights in FAA-prohibited airspace while carrying U.S....