Bulgaria and Romania fully join Schengen, strengthening EU unity
The European Commission welcomes the Council's unanimous decision to lift internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania starting January 1, 2025, marking their...
Disappointingly slow growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, says IATA
SAF production doubled from 2023 to reach 1 million tonnes (1.3 billion litres), but this accounts for only 0.3% of global jet fuel and...
IATA reports $1.7 billion in airline funds still blocked by governments, Africa accounts for majority
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds remain blocked by governments worldwide as of October 2024. This represents...
Single European Sky Regulation enters into force: aiming for efficiency and sustainability in European airspace
The revised Single European Sky (SES2+) Regulation officially took effect yesterday, marking a significant step towards creating a more efficient and environmentally sustainable European...
IATA: Global air travel demand grows 7.1% in October 2024 amid rising load factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 7.1% year-on-year growth in global air travel demand (RPKs) for October 2024, supported by a 6.1%...
IATA: Air cargo demand surges in October 2024, marking 15 consecutive months of growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.8% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand for October 2024, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs)....
EU lifts flight ban on Pakistan International Airlines after safety overhaul
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its 2020 ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), citing improved oversight by Pakistan's Civil Aviation...
EU approves easyJet, IAG, and AF/KLM as remedy partners for ITA Airways merger
The European Commission has approved easyJet, International Airlines Group (IAG), and Air France-KLM as remedy takers for the Lufthansa and Italian Ministry of Economy...
ACI EUROPE urges overhaul of airport slot rules to tackle capacity crunch
At the AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024 conference in Rome, ACI EUROPE emphasised the urgent need to revamp European airport slot rules amid growing capacity constraints...
Spain fines five low-cost airlines €179 million for abusive practices – IATA slams Spanish decision
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs fined Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea €179 million for imposing extra charges on hand luggage, seat reservations...
Ursula von der Leyen assists in in-flight medical emergency
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assisted during an unexpected incident aboard a Swiss flight from Zürich to Brussels. Last Wednesday, a passenger...
IATA: Global air cargo demand grows 9.4% in September 2024, marking 14 consecutive months of increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air cargo demand surged by 9.4% in September 2024 compared to the same month last...
Global passenger demand soars to record high in September 2024, IATA reports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a notable increase in global passenger demand for September 2024, with total demand reaching an all-time high...
IATA Global Survey: Travellers seek seamless travel through biometrics and digital solutions, with distinct regional preferences
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2024 Global Passenger Survey reveals that travellers are increasingly prioritising convenience, speed, and technology to streamline travel.Key findings...
EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium for Bombardier Global aircraft line maintenance
ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification to provide line maintenance and AOG (Aircraft...
European Commission fines Czech and Austrian rail companies €48.7 million for anti-competitive collusion against RegioJet
The European Commission has fined Ceské dráhy (CD) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) a combined €48.7 million for violating EU antitrust rules by colluding to...
Lufthansa fined $4 million by U.S. DOT for discriminating against Jewish passengers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $4 million (€3.8 million) for discriminating against 128 Jewish passengers back in May 2022, marking...
Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper begins its journey to Jupiter’s Ocean Moon in search for life
NASA’s Europa Clipper has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, at 12:06 EDT on October 14, 2024.The...
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter receives FAA certification, expanding air cargo options
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a significant milestone for the company’s passenger-to-freighter conversion programme.The E190F,...
Airlines for Europe study exposes unfair practices and high prices from online ticket intermediaries
A new study by Airlines for Europe (A4E) reveals significant market concentration and unfair practices among Online Travel Agents (OTAs) and Meta Search Engines...