US to end Covid-19 vaccine rule for international visitors
The United States will end COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travellers and federal workers on May 11, coinciding with the end of the coronavirus...
Strong performing summer ahead for Europe’s regional airports, whilst volatility and performance gaps remain
At the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airports and their business partners taking place today and tomorrow in Chania, Crete, the latest industry analysis...
Agreement on ReFuelEU is a step forward in letting SAF flow in Europe, says Airlines for Europe (A4E)
EU policymakers should now turn their attention to ensuring Europe develops a strong SAF industry that can provide enough sustainable fuel for airlines to...
ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE call for comprehensive EU-India aviation agreement
On the occasion of the EU-India Aviation Summit kicking off on 20 April in New Delhi, ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI EUROPE jointly called on...
D.R. Congo: a new fleet of WFP helicopters painted orange to improve the security of humanitarian workers in the East
The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) has introduced a new fleet of orange-painted helicopters as part of efforts to improve the safety of...
European Parliament vote approving SAF allowances in EU ETS is an important step for aviation decarbonisation
The 20 million ‘SAF allowances’ passed in today’s ETS vote at the European Parliament are an important part in accelerating aviation’s decarbonisation. They will...
FAA refers more unruly passenger cases to FBI in 2023
The Federal Aviation Administration has referred more unruly passenger cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for criminal prosecution review in the first quarter...
European Commission opens in-depth investigation into Romanian support measures in favour of Blue Air
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether certain Romanian support measures in favour of the airline Blue Air Aviation (‘Blue...
Ryanair condemns Ursula von der Leyen for repeated failure to protect EU passengers
French ATC strikes have unfairly cancelled over 627,000 passengers’ flights
On the 38th day of French ATC strikes in just 3 months, Ryanair condemned EU...
Embraer launches the A-29N Super Tucano in NATO configuration
New version of the aircraft will feature equipment to meet NATO's operational requirements
A-29 has been selected by more than 15 air forces...
Passenger traffic recovery stable at European airports in February at -12% against pre-pandemic levels
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for February 2023
Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +48%...
Air travel growth continues in February, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results.Total traffic in February 2023...
IATA: Air cargo shows signs of improvement in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2023 on global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic...
IATA applauds Dutch court decision to halt Amsterdam Airport Schiphol flight cuts
Court Decision to Halt Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts is ‘Reprieve’ for Passengers, Airlines, and the Dutch EconomyThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively...
Global pilot leaders unite to keep two pilots on the flight deck
IFALPA, ECA, ALPA join forces against a new threat to safety: reduced-crew operationsLeaders of the world’s largest pilot organizations today announced a global coalition to...
A4E CEOs inject new impetus into airspace reform and call for new ways to finance air traffic management in Europe
A4E CEOs have said that multiple crises can no longer be used as excuses to delay airspace reform in Europe and now is the...
A4E CEOs call on EU to complete the single aviation market and to throw its weight behind the decarbonisation of aviation
Europe’s leading airline CEOs have called on European policymakers to strengthen and secure the competitiveness of European aviation thirty years after the single aviation...
NATO Support and Procurement Agency orders additional Airbus A330 MRTT following Belgian decision
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to...
Ryanair renews calls on EU Commission to protect EU Single Market for air travel affected by French ATC strikes
Ryanair, Europe’s largest passenger airline, today (Mon 27th Mar) condemned the continuing cancellation of flights over France due to repeated French ATC strikes. As...
Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder signs for a second “Belgian” A330 MRTT refuelling and transport aircraft
This Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Eindhoven (The Netherlands), Belgian Minister of Defence Ludivine Dedonder signed the memorandum of understanding for the purchase of...