European air passenger recovery trends: passenger volumes almost back to pre-pandemic in March 2024 report
European airports experienced a robust recovery in passenger volumes in March 2024, with a notable increase of 10.2% compared to the same period last...
General Court of the EU annuls Commission’s approval of Condor aid
The General Court of the European Union has annulled the decision of the European Commission to approve restructuring aid for the German charter airline...
Boeing Starliner’s first astronaut-crewed flight delayed by stuck valve
Boeing's inaugural astronaut-crewed flight of the Starliner capsule was postponed due to a stuck valve on the spacecraft's rocket.The launch, part of NASA's Commercial...
FAA opens new investigation into Boeing, this time for employee misconduct
The American aviation authority FAA has announced a new safety investigation into aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The investigation aims to determine whether employees may have...
TSA discovers snakes hidden in passenger’s pants at Miami Airport
Last week at Miami International Airport, officers of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) made an unexpected discovery during a routine checkpoint screening: a passenger...
German aviation tax surge threatens economy and climate goals, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strongly opposes the recent 19% increase in German aviation taxes, citing detrimental impacts on the country's economy and...
U.S. Department of Transportation mandates automatic refunds for cancelled flights
New regulations from the US Department of Transportation now require airlines to automatically refund passengers for cancelled or significantly altered flights. Released on Wednesday,...
Global passenger demand soars by 13.8% in March, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a substantial surge in global passenger demand for March 2024, with total demand, measured in revenue...
March marks fourth consecutive month of double-digit growth in global air cargo, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024, revealing a strong growth trend in global air cargo demand. Total demand,...
European airports commemorate 20th anniversary of EU enlargement, highlighting aviation advantages
On the 20th anniversary of the largest EU expansion to date, European airports celebrate by showcasing the significant benefits that aviation has brought to...
European Commission and consumer authorities combat misleading green claims by 20 airlines – A4E responds
In response to an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities have initiated action against 20 airlines...
EU greenlights €95.3 million Romanian aid package to revitalise TAROM Airlines
The European Commission has given the green light to Romania's plan to provide €95.3 million in restructuring aid to its state-owned airline, TAROM.The aid...
First joint NATO mission for Spain and Sweden: a historic aerial collaboration in Lithuania
Spain and Sweden marked a historic milestone as they jointly participated in their first NATO mission in Lithuania. The mission saw an Airbus A400M...
European Commission raises concerns over IAG’s acquisition of Air Europa
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections to International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A. (IAG), expressing preliminary concerns regarding IAG's proposed acquisition of...
Air Tahiti Nui simplifies US travel with TSA PreCheck programme enrollment
Air Tahiti Nui has joined the TSA PreCheck programme, providing simplified security screenings for passengers travelling from the United States. Since March 26, travellers...
TSA explosives detection canine, Messi, retires after distinguished service at Washington Reagan National Airport
After years of diligent service, Messi, an 8-year-old Yellow Labrador Retriever, bids farewell to his role as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) passenger screening...
Portuguese F-16s conduct First Alert scramble in Baltic air policing mission
Portuguese F-16 fighter jets, currently deployed for NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, recently conducted their first alert scramble. The...
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024 to focus on sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of...
FAA grants special flight authorisation to Boom Technology, Inc. for supersonic testing of XB-1 demonstrator
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boom Technology, Inc. a special flight authorisation to exceed Mach 1 speeds during flight testing of its...
Partnering for a better Planet: IATA Ground Handling Conference 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R4hpzY4k7AThe IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is set to convene once again, marking its place as the paramount annual gathering for ground handling professionals...