Airlines for Europe criticises EU ETS reform over decarbonisation funding
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has criticised the European Commission's proposed reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), arguing that it will increase costs...
EASA warns European airlines to avoid Gulf airspace amid rising US–Iran tensions
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised European airlines to avoid the airspace of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait,...
NATO Defence Industry Forum highlights stronger role for European defence industry
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) welcomed the decisions announced at the 2026 NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara,...
NATO selects Saab’s GlobalEye for future AEW&C capability
NATO has selected Saab’s GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) system as its preferred solution to replace the Alliance’s current airborne surveillance capability....
NATO launches initiative for multinational A400M fleet
Seven NATO member states have launched a High Visibility Project aimed at creating a future Multinational Airbus A400M Fleet, marking a major step towards...
European Parliament approves overhaul of EU air passenger rights after 13 years of negotiations
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a major overhaul of the European Union's air passenger rights legislation, bringing an end to more than 13...
NASA launches first-ever spacecraft “rescue” mission to save Swift space telescope
NASA has launched an experimental mission to attempt an unprecedented orbital “rescue” of the Swift observatory, a car-sized space telescope that is gradually losing...
EU admits “much still to do” as new EES border system triggers long airport queues
The European Commission has acknowledged that significant issues remain with the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), as airports across Europe report...
Saab GlobalEye tipped as NATO’s future airborne surveillance platform
Saab’s GlobalEye airborne surveillance system is expected to be selected as the future standard replacement for NATO’s AWACS fleet, according to reporting cited by...
Middle East conflict pushes global air passenger demand down 2.2% in May
Global air passenger demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026 as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to weigh heavily on airline...
EU releases first €3.9 billion drone funding under €90 billion Ukraine support programme
The European Commission has begun disbursing €3.9 billion to Ukraine to finance the procurement of military drones, marking the first payment under a dedicated...
EU challenges Dutch rail rules over fears of unfair advantage for NS
The European Commission has warned the Netherlands that its rules for allocating capacity on the country's main railway network may breach EU competition law...
Global air cargo defies geopolitical headwinds with 6% growth in May
Global air cargo demand continued its strong recovery in May 2026, rising 6.0% year-on-year, according to IATA. International cargo traffic grew even faster, up...
ACI EUROPE honours Europe’s top airports for innovation, sustainability and passenger excellence
At the ACI EUROPE Annual Congress in Prague, the winners of the 2026 Best Airport Awards were announced, recognising airports that excel in operational...
ACI EUROPE warns of EES disruption and urges EU to prioritise aviation competitiveness
At ACI EUROPE’s Annual Congress in Prague, ACI EUROPE President and Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte warned that the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System...
Broader aviation industry coalition calls for stronger enforcement of EU airport noise rules
Five additional transport and aviation organisations have joined the Athens Declaration & Call for Action, strengthening industry pressure on European authorities to ensure the...
EU agrees on revamped air passenger rights; airlines say reform falls short on core delay rules and competitiveness
EU institutions have reached a long-awaited political agreement on a revision of EU air passenger rights and airline liability rules, aimed at strengthening and...
NATO scrambles fighters after communication failure involving Israeli passenger flight over Hungary
A brief airspace security incident over Hungary prompted NATO’s highest air-defence alert activation after an Israeli passenger aircraft temporarily lost contact with air traffic...
EU updates air safety blacklist: Kyrgyz airlines cleared, Air Express Algeria banned
The European Commission has published the 48th update of the EU Air Safety List, removing all airlines certified in Kyrgyzstan while adding Air Express...
European Airports warn proposed EU state aid rules could harm regional connectivity
ACI EUROPE has urged the European Commission to revise its proposed new aviation State aid guidelines, arguing that the draft rules could weaken regional...