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...
Belgium deploys military A330 MRTT for humanitarian aid and repatriation mission to Beirut
Belgium will deploy a military aircraft for a humanitarian mission to Beirut. The Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft registered T-057, part of the NATO Multinational...
European spacecraft Hera begins mission to investigate NASA’s asteroid impact
The European Space Agency's Hera spacecraft launched with a SpaceX Falcon rocket on a two-year journey to study the asteroid Dimorphos, which was deliberately...
Over 100 Dutch and 50 Belgians repatriated on flight from Beirut amid escalating conflict
More than 50 Belgian nationals arrived in Brussels late Friday night after being evacuated from Lebanon aboard a Dutch-chartered NATO Airbus A330MRTT aircraft (T-60),...
IATA: Global passenger demand up 8.6% in August 2024, load factor hits record high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.6% increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to the same month in 2023....
Air cargo demand sees ninth consecutive month of double-digit growth in August 2024, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported strong growth in air cargo demand for August 2024, marking the ninth consecutive month of double-digit increases....
EASA advises airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid rising tensions in the Middle East
On October 2, 2024, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) advising airlines to avoid Iranian airspace....
NTSB warns over 40 foreign airlines about potential rudder safety issue on Boeing 737s
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent warnings to over 40 foreign airlines about potential rudder control issues on Boeing 737...
[Video] Russian Su-35 fighter jet’s near miss with U.S. F-16 off Alaska sparks safety concerns
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet dangerously crossed paths with a U.S. F-16, coming within 50 feet of the American aircraft's nose during a high-speed...
FAA grounds SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket after booster malfunction in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket after a malfunction during its return to Earth on Saturday. The issue...
EASA recommends avoiding airspace over Israel and Lebanon until 31 October
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in collaboration with the European Commission, has issued Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs) advising airlines to avoid...
USDOT fines Air Canada $250,000 for code-sharing violations in prohibited airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Air Canada $250,000 for operating flights that carried United Airlines' designator code in airspace prohibited to...
NATO jets intercept six Russian aircraft flying over Baltic Sea
Russia’s Baltic air incursions highlight routine risks to civil aviation, says Latvian Air Force commanderLatvian Air Force Commander Colonel Viesturs Masulis stated that Russian...
Alaska Airlines set to finalise $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines with DOT approval
Alaska Airlines is poised to finalise its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).The deal,...
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...