European Commission opens in-depth investigation into €1 billion Danish and Swedish support measure to recapitalise SAS in context of coronavirus pandemic
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether a Danish and Swedish recapitalisation measure of approximately €1 billion (SEK 11 billion)...
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2023 revealed
The Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the ACI EUROPE / World Annual General Assembly,...
FAA requires secondary flight deck barrier for new aeroplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will require a secondary barrier on the flight deck of new commercial aeroplanes to ensure the safety of aircraft,...
“Air Defender 23”, the largest air exercise ever organised by NATO starts this Monday
The Air Defender 23 exercise will run from 12 until 23 June and will bring together some 250 military aircraft from 25 NATO member...
European aviation industry calls for swift adoption of ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) key to reaching Net ZeroSustainable aviation is a shared goal across societies, industries and economies. It is right and proper...
Air passenger traffic in Europe comes closest yet to full recovery
Demand remains bullish – despite airlines setting fares more than 6 times higher than consumer inflation rate
The air traffic report for April 2023 released...
A large NATO air defence exercise over Germany could disrupt air traffic in Europe for 12 days
NATO is conducting its largest air defence drill, called "Air Defender 23," in Germany from June 12th to 23rd. While NATO aims to minimise...
RwandAir’s CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo elected Chairwoman of IATA Board of Governors
Istanbul - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo has assumed her duties as Chair of the IATA...
Aviation leaders assemble in Istanbul for IATA’s 79th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its 79th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The event...
Travel demand continues strong in April; domestic traffic fully recovered, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April.Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or...
IATA: Air cargo demand decline slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous...
Another Ryanair victory in EU Court on state aid, this time against Italy
The General Court has overturned the European Commission's decision to approve an aid scheme implemented by Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid measure...
European Commission has objections against merger of Korean Air and Asiana
Mergers: Commission sends Korean Air Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of Asiana
The European Commission has informed Korean Air of its preliminary view that...
European airlines follow Ryanair in its demand for swift EU action to avert ATC strike fallout this summer
Europe’s leading airlines are calling on the European Commission to step up to stop escalating industrial action from derailing summer travel for millions of...
US proposed passenger compensation rule will raise costs but not solve delays, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Biden Administration's decision to mandate airlines to provide...
Ryanair welcomes EU court rulings on Lufthansa and SAS state aid
Ryanair today (10 May) welcomed the EU General Court’s rulings on discriminatory State aid favouring Lufthansa and SAS over other EU airlines. The German...
ACI Europe calls for an update on the EU Airport Slot Regulation
A threat to competition, consumer choice and connectivity: the reality of the EU Airport Slot Regulation as seen by the European Airport Lobby
The industry...
Almost half of Europe’s airports back to pre-pandemic passenger levels
Data shows 45% reaching recovery milestones by March, though major hubs are still hit by external factors
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released...
IATA: Air travel growth continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023.Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger...
Air cargo declines moderate in March, says IATA
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2023 global air cargo markets showing a continued decline against previous year’s...