EASA paves the way for the safe use of drones in Europe
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today a Technical Opinion on the safe use of drones in Europe’s civil airspace.The European Aviation Safety...
IATA Statement on the successful conclusion of the COP21 in Paris
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement from its Director General and CEO Tony Tyler on the conclusion of the COP...
European Commission updates the EU air safety list (usually called Blacklist)
The European Commission has today updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational...
IATA airlines continue to improve profitability: 5.1% net profit margin for 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated...
Follow-up of Germanwings Flight 9525 accident: EASA workshop focuses on the medical fitness of pilots
At a workshop organised in Cologne on 7 and 8 December 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency presented draft proposals on how to implement...
AEA welcomes long-waited One Stop Security agreement with Canada
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission on the conclusion of a One Stop Security agreement with Canada.From...
European Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
Today the Commission adopted a new Aviation Strategy, a milestone initiative to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and contribute to the EU...
EC’s Aviation Strategy: Europe’s airspace users’ associations call for more concrete measures
The European airspace user associations (AEA, EBAA, EEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA *) welcome the European Commission's initiative to develop and implement an "Aviation...
IATA passenger traffic maintains strong growth trend in October: +7.4% year-over-year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing continued strong demand growth for both domestic and international traffic...
IATA cargo continues to flat-line in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose...
IATA air passenger forecast shows dip in long-term demand
- Total passengers set to double to 7 billion by 2034
- Government policies can counteract economic headwindsThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its...
IATA condemns recent terror attacks
?The International Air Transportation (IATA), a member of the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), supports GTACs condemnation of recent terror attacks. The leaders of...
Airbus A320neo receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification
Paving the way to first deliveryThe world's best-selling single aisle aircraft, the A320neo, has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency...
EASA certifies Airbus A320neo with Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM engines
EASA delivered today a Type Certificate to Airbus for its A320neo. The American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) simultaneously delivered its Type Certificate for the A320neo....
European ground handling network ground.net to present two new members and rolls out new logo image in November 2015
After the successful launch of ground.net in 2013, the German ground handling company AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH, Greece's Goldair Handling and AAS Airline Assistance Switzerland are...
IATA: EU Aviation Package must benefit European economy and consumers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness...
European Parliament resolution on Aviation Package a step in the right direction
Yesterday evening, the European Parliament (EP) adopted its Resolution on the “Future Aviation Package”.The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the fact that the...
IATA: September shows continued strong traffic demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and...
IATA: Air freight markets grow slightly in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing very modest growth in September. Measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers,...
EU action plan for safer aviation following accident of Germanwings Flight 9525
Today the European Commission is taking another step towards safer aviation by releasing an Action Plan implementing the recommendations made in July ...