Strong passenger demand continues in July, according to IATA figures
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in July for passenger markets.Total traffic in July 2023 (measured in...
Belgium-based Ryanair pilots announce a new strike on 14-15 September
Ryanair pilots based in Belgium announced a new strike, the fourth one in two months, on 14 and 15 September, stating that Ryanair refuses...
Air Cargo demand strengthens in July despite challenges, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continuing trend of recovering growth rates since...
EASA proposes rules for VTOL operations, including air taxis
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has proposed rules for the safe operations of Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (VTOL), which includes air taxis,...
US Department of Transportation fines American Airlines $4.1 million for unlawfully keeping passengers on tarmac
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined American Airlines $4.1 million for violating regulations that prohibit tarmac delays of over three hours on...
Swedish electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace joins North American Regional Airline Association
Swedish electric aircraft manufacturer, Heart Aerospace, has become a member of the Regional Airline Association (RAA), an organisation representing North American regional airlines and...
India successfully lands on the moon
‘India is on the moon’The Chandrayaan-3 Indian spacecraft landed on the moon on Wednesday, the space agency said, in a mission seen as crucial...
EU activates new humanitarian air bridge to Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
The EU has launched a new humanitarian air bridge operation for the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, transporting essential supplies to the city...
MD-90 aeroplane arrives at Boeing site for modification to test Transonic Truss-Braced Wing
Boeing has ferried an MD-90 aeroplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) configuration as part...
NTSB cites United Airlines pilot error in Boeing 777 altitude loss incident after take-off from Kahului, Hawaii
In December 2022, United Airlines flight UA1722 experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after departing from Kahului, Hawaii, in a Boeing 777-200 aircraft...
IATA: Northern Summer travel season off to a strong start
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets.Total traffic in June 2023 (measured in...
IATA: Air cargo contraction eases in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2023 global air cargo markets showing the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February...
Passenger traffic on a steady rebound in the first half of 2023, according to ACI_Europe
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Quarter 2 (Q2) and...
Wildfires: EU provides crucial assistance, including 9 firefighting aircraft, to the Mediterranean region
As several countries grapple with rapidly spreading wildfires, the EU steps in to reinforce firefighting efforts and provide much-needed support to the affected communities...
U.S. airlines to support NASA-Boeing sustainable flight demonstrator project
Airlines to provide feedback and insight on operations and airport compatibility
NASA and Boeing unveil X-66A liveryBoeing and NASA will collaborate with U.S....
Proposed night flight ban at Brussels airport should be scrapped, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised its opposition to a proposed ban on night flights at Brussels Zaventem airport. The proposal is premature...
IATA boss expresses concern about European Air Traffic Control performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of European Air Traffic Control:“Last...
[Pics] Lithuanian Airports successfully handled the arrival and departure of all guests attending the NATO Summit in Vilnius
Lithuanian Airports successfully handled the arrival and departure of all guests attending the NATO Summit, making it one of the most secure civilian airports...
Without a response from Ryanair, Belgian-based pilots confirm strike on 15-16 July
Pilots based in Belgium for the low-cost airline Ryanair have planned a strike for July 15 and 16, which is expected to affect up...
State aid: European Commission prolongs the possibility to grant operating aid to certain regional airports
The European Commission has prolonged the possibility of granting operating aid to certain regional airports under the 2014 Guidelines on State aid to airports...