ACI Europe considers Brexit still a burning issue for airports; airline protectionism also looms large
At its annual New Year Reception¹ in the European Parliament last night, ACI EUROPE provided an overview of the burning issues the airport industry...
Brussels South Charleroi Airport must reimburse €6 million of illegal state aid to Wallonia
Illegal state aid - BSCA's appeal against the European Commission's decision rejected
This Thursday (25 Jan 2018), the European Union Court dismissed the appeal lodged...
All information on the use of drones in Belgium available this year on website and app
Belgocontrol and the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), together with the company Unifly, are developing two digital platforms to assist both recreational and professional...
Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner cleared for commercial service by Federal Aviation Administration
US regulator awards amended type certificate to newest member of super-efficient aeroplane family
Deliveries scheduled to start in first half of 2018
EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 22,...
US government shutdown grounds aviation safety inspectors
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO (PASS), National President Mike Perrone released the following statement regarding the government shutdown's impact on aviation safety."Since President Trump has failed...
ERA supports IATA’s position on airline bankruptcy
ERA (the European Regions Airline Association) fully agrees with and supports the position IATA has released in response to some governments considering new rules...
Continued passenger traffic growth (+7.1%) and robust air cargo demand (+9.5%) in 2017, says ICAO
A new record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures released today...
Passenger traffic growth up 7.9% in European airports during November
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE releases its air traffic report for November. The report is the only industry report that includes all types...
DC-8 on her way to Germany for NASA International Aviation Research
NASA’s DC-8 “Flying Laboratory” is on its way to Germany for a joint flight campaign to sample clouds, contrails or aircraft emissions.NASA’s ongoing research...
IATA: Demand growth strengthens in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showing continued robust demand. Total revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) rose...
IATA: November peak season air freight demand up 8.8%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), climbed 8.8%...
Air transport: the name of the air ticket must be the same as on the identity card
From now on, it will be necessary to show our identity card for all the flights at the time of boarding. The measure was...
Boeing KC-46 tanker programme receives FAA certification for its 767-2C aircraft
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) for its core 767-2C aircraft configuration, verifying...
European Commission approves acquisition of Air Berlin assets by easyJet
The European Commission has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Air Berlin by easyJet. The Commission...
Today (7 December) is International Civil Aviation Day
International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO’s 50th-anniversary activities. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the...
Strong growth continued in October at European airports with passenger traffic up 7.8%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today releases its air traffic report for October.The report is the only industry report that includes all types...
Drones: new EU-wide rules to boost safety and privacy agreed by European Parliament and Council
Drones and drone operators to be registered
They will have to comply with EU safety and privacy criteria
Safety plans to identify aviation...
2nd anniversary of EU Aviation Strategy: Airlines for Europe calls on policymakers to continue to deliver
- A4E welcomes European Commission’s efforts to enhance airspace efficiency and connectivity.
- Revision of Airport Charges Directive remains the most urgent issue to protect passengers...
IATA: Strong airline profitability continues in 2018
Operating margins squeezed by rising cost
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an...
Airlines for Europe bolsters technical expertise and strengthens leadership claims in safety and flight operations’ issues
Former IATA and DFS Manager Achim Baumann joins Europe’s leading airline association.
Working Groups on Airspace and Safety to develop major pillar, alongside...