NASA chooses uncrewed return for Starliner amid safety concerns
NASA has decided to bring Boeing's Starliner spacecraft back to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, prioritising safety after discovering technical issues...
FAA orders inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following safety incidents
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of pilot seats on Boeing 787 planes following a March 2024 incident where a LATAM...
Boeing faces intense scrutiny over 737-9 MAX door plug incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are intensifying their oversight of Boeing following a serious incident involving a...
New EU Regulation limits use of advanced baggage scanners at airports, impacting passenger experience
ACI EUROPE reports on the recent amendments to the EU Aviation Security Regulation, introducing severe restrictions on the use of C3 cabin baggage scanners...
European air traffic surpasses pre-pandemic levels in first half of 2024
ACI EUROPE reports that European airport passenger traffic in H1 2024 has finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 0.4%, marking a full recovery from COVID-19....
IATA: June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a significant 14.1% increase in global air cargo demand in June 2024 compared to June 2023. This...
Passenger demand up 9.1% in June according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 9.1% increase in global passenger demand for June 2024 compared to June 2023. Key highlights include:...
Lockheed Martin Sikorsky advances to next phase of next-generation rotorcraft capability programme
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded Lockheed Martin Sikorsky a contract award to study integrated platform concepts that could fulfil NATO’s...
Boeing awarded contract to enhance KC-46A multi-mission capability
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8 million contract for KC-46A software and data enhancements that will further advance the mission readiness...
Delta Air Lines cancels more flights amid IT outage fallout; DOT opens investigation
Delta Air Lines continues to face significant operational disruptions, canceling an additional 400 flights on Tuesday, following the global IT outage involving CrowdStrike and...
SmartLynx Airlines Malta joins International Air Transport Association (IATA)
SmartLynx Airlines Malta, a renowned ACMI, cargo, and charter service provider, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This membership signifies a...
Airbus and ACI World strengthen global cooperation to decarbonise aviation
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to support the decarbonisation of aviation.This partnership combines Airbus's technological expertise with...
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA Type Certification
The Airbus A321XLR, equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for...
Boeing delivers rocket stage to NASA for Artemis II mission
Boeing has delivered the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to NASA, marking a significant milestone in the Artemis II...
Finland and Sweden enhance NATO Air Policing in Baltic Sea
On July 15, NATO’s Combined Air Operation Centre (CAOC) in Uedem, Germany, reported the detection of two Russian fighter aircraft flying over international waters...
Boeing begins certification flight trials for 777-9 with FAA
Boeing has initiated the certification flight testing of its long-delayed 777-9 aircraft, marking a significant milestone with U.S. aviation regulators onboard. This follows the...
KLM and IATA welcome Dutch Supreme Court ruling on Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Dutch Supreme Court ruled that any measures to reduce aircraft movements at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport must follow the Balanced Approach procedure in line...
Danish and Dutch F-16 fighter jets en route to Ukraine for summer combat missions
NATO allies have initiated the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with operational missions set for this summer. The Danish and Dutch governments,...
EU Commission re-approves €10.4 billion aid for Air France-KLM amid pandemic
The European Commission has re-approved €10.4 billion in Dutch and French aid measures for the Air France-KLM Group to provide essential liquidity support during...
Ariane 6 launches, marking new era for European space
Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket has successfully launched, symbolizing a significant milestone for the continent's space ambitions.The inaugural flight of the Ariane 6 took...