New restrictions on carrying powder on board for flights to the U.S. from 30th June 2018
From 30 June 2018, new TSA rules will restrict the transport of powders for all passengers traveling to the United States.- Passengers will not...
ERA supported by the European Commission on prioritised approach to ADS-B
A threat to regional air connectivity recedes following ERA meeting with the European CommissionERA’s Director General Montserrat Barriga and ERA’s President Andrew Kelly...
European Commission removes all airlines from Indonesia from EU Air Safety List
The European Commission today cleared all air carriers from Indonesia from the EU Air Safety list. In addition, a new system, warning the Air...
Brussels Airport welcomes more than 800 aviation representatives for the ACI World and ACI Europe Congress in Brussels
As host of the ACI World and ACI Europe Congress, Brussels Airport is receiving more than 800 aviation professionals from all over the world,...
Europe’s airports report passengers up 5%, freight up 3.9% during April
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE releases its traffic report for April 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +5% compared...
EU-wide rules for safety of drones approved by European Parliament
MEPs backed new EU-wide rules to ensure the safe use of drones and to update aviation safety rules.Common safety level across EU
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Korean Air to host 75th IATA AGM in Seoul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Korean Air will host the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit...
Akbar Al Baker new IATA board chairman?
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman...
IATA: Passenger demand growth slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) rose by...
IATA: Air freight growth recovers slightly in April, up 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 4.1%...
A4E statement regarding the most recent French ATC strike on 21-22-23 May 2018
Air traffic controllers (ATCs) in France have called for a nationwide strike which began Monday, 21 May at 17:00 (UTC) and that lasted until...
Brussels Airlines pilot strike: The Belgian Cockpit Association BeCA supports their pension claims
On May 4, a survey organised by the pilot representatives revealed that the vast majority of Brussels Airlines pilots reject the proposals that their...
ACI Europe: First quarter brings further gains in air traffic, with passengers up 7.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for March and Q1. The report is the only air transport report...
Inter-Korean flights to start soon if ICAO grants North Korea’s request
North Korea has requested that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) review a proposal to establish new routes between DPRK airspace and South Korean...
NTSB released a video of Air Canada aircraft that almost landed on taxiway with 4 planes at San Francisco
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened the public docket Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation of the July 7, 2017, Air Canada...
IATA: Passenger demand accelerates in March, load factor sets another record
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometres, or RPKs)...
IATA: Air freight growth slows to 22-month low as restocking cycle ends
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 1.7%...
Following Southwest accident, FAA orders inspections on certain CFM56-7B engines used in Boeing 737 aircraft within 20 days
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) that requires operators to inspect fan blades on certain CFM56-7B engines within 20...
Qatar Airways receives special award for its contribution to the success of the IATA operational safety audit (IOSA) programme
Airline was the first to complete IOSA in 2003 and has maintained 100 per cent compliance for every audit sinceIATA awards Qatar Airways on...
Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter receives FAA & EASA certification
Boeing has announced that its B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) has received the certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation...