Unprecedented Air Traffic Controllers’ strike wave hits European holiday makers
– Nine strike days announced in France, Italy and Portugal.
– More than 200 flight cancellations during today’s 35 hour ATC strike in France.
– Next week’s A4E CEO’s...
ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2016 announced – Brussels and its CEO rewarded
The 12th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the 26th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress...
Aviation Industry welcomes clarity on EU Passenger Rights
Fundamental Changes Still Needed
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the publication of Interpretative Guidelines on Regulation 261/2004 by the European Commission...
ERA, FSF and Eurocontrol host key aviation safety event
PUTTING SAFETY FIRST – ERA, FSF AND EUROCONTROL HOST KEY AVIATION SAFETY EVENT ON SAFETY NETSInternational aviation experts gather to improve and promote...
IATA announces leadership changes
Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO
Dublin - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at...
?IATA: Air freight markets grow in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for April 2016 showing a 3.2% increase in demand...
IATA: Passenger demand growth slows after ?Brussels attacks disrupt European traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs)...
ERA (Europe) and RAA (US) working together for regional aviation
The working relationship between the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) and the Regional Airline Association* (RAA) continues to be of great benefit to both...
Q1 growth story for European airport traffic, despite mounting risks
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for March and Q1. The report is the only air transport report...
IATA: Moderating demand growth in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose...
IATA: Weak March air freight volumes point to another difficult year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0% drop in volumes...
EASA creates task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency announces today the creation of a task force to assess the risk of collision between drones and aircraft.The task...
Volotea joins Airlines for Europe
– Strikes and passenger taxes were this week’s focus.
– Reynaert: “Joint airline approach gains visibility”.Airlines for Europe continues to attract new members with Volotea...
Brussels Airport temporary check-in has drawn fierce criticism from Tony Tyler (IATA)
Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO of IATA strongly condemns the temporary check-in system at Brussels Airport, installed after the 22 March attacks.
Extending the security...
New air traffic control strike hits 1 million minutes delay mark
– Last strikes caused over 2,000 flight cancellations.
– German airport ground staff strike will add further travel chaos
– EU must act now to defend...
Borajet Airlines and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) join ERA
• Borajet Airlines and Norra new members of ERA
• Six airlines have joined ERA in 2016
• ERA’s airline representation continues to grow...
European Parliament backs EU directive on use of Passenger Name Records (PNR)
The new directive regulating the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data in the EU for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of...
Belgian ATC strike adds ‘injury to injury’, says ACI Europe
Following the announcement of a wildcat strike by Belgian air traffic controllers earlier this evening, ACI EUROPE expresses its outrage at the timing and...
IATA condemns Brussels ATC strike
Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the strike action by Air Traffic Controllers in Belgium which significantly disrupted flights from Brussels...
IATA: February demand growth stays strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing continuing strong demand growth for domestic and international travel. Total...