IATA: Passenger demand shows slight improvement in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in May (measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs), dropped 91.3% compared to May...
IATA: May air cargo shows slight pickup amid continuing capacity crunch
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market....
European Union to start lifting travel restrictions for residents of 15 third countries, including China but excluding the U.S.
The Council of the European Union today adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU....
EASA bans Pakistan International Airlines from operating to/from Europe for six months
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) third country operator authorisation. This means that the airline can't operate...
A4E urges European regulators to extend airport slots waiver through winter 2020/2021 due to continued COVID-19 uncertainties
Continued flexibility is needed for recovering aviation industry to respond to unpredictable passenger demand related to the health crisis.
Extended waiver should be...
IATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures...
Ryanair to challenge Lufthansa bailout
Reacting to the European Commission’s approval today (25 June) of the German Government’s €9bn bailout of Lufthansa, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary said:“This is a spectacular...
European Commission approves €6 billion German measure to recapitalise Lufthansa
The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute €6 billion to the recapitalisation of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (DLH), the parent company of Lufthansa...
European aviation unites in calls for support for green recovery from COVID-19
Sectors hardest hit by the crisis require particular attention and assistance.
Funding for decarbonisation projects and future technologies must be prioritised.
Sustainable air...
European Commission signs aviation agreement with Japan
The European Commission and Japan today signed an agreement on civil aviation safety, which will further boost the EU's already strong cooperation with Japan...
IATA: “The worst may be yet to come” – Impacts of COVID-19 on European aviation and economy increasing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed new research showing the impacts on the European aviation industry and on economies caused by the shutdown...
IATA criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19...
Major U.S. airlines announce increased enforcement of face coverings
Passengers who do not wear face coverings could have flying privileges revokedOn 15 June, Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization representing the...
The unruly behaviour of an air passenger may constitute an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ capable of exempting the carrier from its obligation to pay compensation
The unruly behaviour of an air passenger may constitute an ‘extraordinary circumstance’ capable of exempting the carrier from its obligation to pay compensation for...
State aid: European Commission approves €1.2 billion Portuguese urgent liquidity support to TAP
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Portugal's plans to grant a €1.2 billion rescue loan in favour of Transportes Aéreos...
State aid: European Commission approves €286 million Finnish measure to recapitalise Finnair
The European Commission has approved Finnish plans to contribute to the recapitalisation of Finnair through the subscription of new shares by the State in...
Airports point to ‘huge imbalances’ in air transport relief as latest passenger traffic figures show 98% loss
ACI EUROPE reported today that Europe’s airports continued to be at an almost complete stand-still during the month of May, with passenger traffic down...
Coronavirus global response: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo
As announced in our plane-spotting forum, the EU Humanitarian Air Bridge is operating three flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), carrying on...
Air cargo capacity crunch in April: Demand plummets but capacity disappears even faster, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in April showing that demand dropped 27.7% compared to the same...
IATA: After April passenger demand bottom, first signals of uptick
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air services is beginning to recover after hitting bottom in April. Passenger demand in...