Airbus presents dual-concept rotorcraft proposal for NATO’s Next-Generation Helicopter programme
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled two next-generation rotorcraft concepts in response to NATO’s Next Generation Rotorcraft Capabilities (NGRC) study, aiming to deliver a future medium...
European Regions Airline Association welcomes Sunclass Airlines as new member
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has added Sunclass Airlines to its growing roster of airline members, further strengthening its representation of Europe’s regional...
International Air Transport Association and Spanish Airline Association urge 4.9% annual cut in Spanish airport charges
IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for a 4.9% annual reduction (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges between 2027 and 2031,...
SpaceX Crew-12 docks at ISS to begin long-duration stay
The SpaceX Crew-12 mission has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), marking the start of a new long-duration expedition.
The NASA astronauts Jessica...
European Commission unveils action plan to counter growing drone threats
The European Commission has presented a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at addressing the escalating security risks posed by drones across the European Union. The...
Airports and airlines urge immediate review of Schengen Entry/Exit System ahead of summer travel peak
Industry groups warn of potential four-hour border queues without urgent flexibility measures
Airports and airlines across Europe are calling on the European Commission to urgently...
FAA mandates 25-hour cockpit voice recorders for newly manufactured aircraft
The FAA has issued a final rule requiring cockpit voice recorders (CVRs) on newly manufactured aircraft to record at least 25 hours, replacing the...
IATA: Global air cargo volumes hit record high in 2025 as e-commerce and trade shifts drive growth
Global air cargo demand reached a record volume in 2025, with full-year demand rising 3.4% year-on-year and international traffic up 4.2%, according to IATA....
IATA: Record passenger demand in 2025 highlights supply chain and decarbonisation strain
IATA reports that global passenger demand reached a record high in 2025, with traffic up 5.3% year-on-year and capacity rising 5.2%, pushing the average...
NTSB: FAA failures caused preventable mid-air crash near Washington, $400 device could have saved 67 lives
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that the deadly mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., in January 2025, which killed 67 people,...
EU Parliament defends strong passenger rights as airlines warn of disproportionate impact
The European Parliament has adopted a strong position on the revision of EU air passenger rights rules (EU261), reaffirming its commitment to maintaining and...
ERA welcomes Maersk Air Cargo as new airline member
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced that Maersk Air Cargo has joined the organisation as its latest airline member, further broadening ERA’s...
EASA warns EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid heightened military tensions
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) advising all EU-regulated and EASA-authorised third-country operators not to...
Flight risk: FAA issues urgent warnings for Latin American airspace amid military tensions
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of critical warnings on Friday, January 16, 2026, advising airlines to exercise extreme caution when...
NASA Crew-11 astronauts return early from ISS following in-orbit medical concern
Four astronauts from NASA’s Crew-11 mission returned safely to Earth early Thursday after a medical issue affecting one crew member prompted an early departure...
IATA: Global air cargo stays resilient as demand rises 5.5% in November 2025
Global air cargo demand maintained strong momentum in November 2025, with total volumes rising 5.5% year on year, according to new data from IATA....
SpaceX Crew-11 to return early from ISS due to medical issue
NASA has confirmed that the SpaceX Crew-11 mission will cut its stay on the International Space Station (ISS) short following a medical concern involving...
Global air passenger demand rises 5.7% in November 2025 as load factors hit record high
Global air passenger demand continued to grow in November 2025, with traffic rising 5.7% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by the International...
Airbus appoints Reinout van Tuyll van Serooskerken as Head of Public Affairs for EU and NATO and Head of Airbus in Belgium
Airbus has appointed Reinout van Tuyll van Serooskerken as its new Head of Public Affairs for the EU and NATO and Head of Airbus...
ACI EUROPE urges urgent review of Schengen Entry-Exit System amid severe airport disruptions
ACI EUROPE has called on the European Commission, eu-LISA, Frontex and Schengen Member States to urgently address serious operational problems linked to the rollout...