Ryanair slams EU over ATC chaos: 21 million passengers hit by delays in 2025
Ryanair says more than 21 million of its passengers have faced flight delays or cancellations so far in 2025 due to what it calls...
IATA names Belgian national Thomas Reynaert as Senior VP to lead global advocacy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs, effective 1 September 2025. Based in Brussels, Reynaert...
Brussels fears Russian sabotage after von der Leyen’s plane loses GPS in Bulgaria
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s aircraft lost all GPS navigation while approaching Plovdiv airport on Sunday, forcing pilots to land manually using...
UK Aviation hits record passenger numbers with strong on-time performance
UK aviation continues its post-pandemic resurgence, with the Civil Aviation Authority reporting record traffic between April and June 2025. A total of 81 million...
IATA: Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% in July, led by Asia-Pacific growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that global air cargo demand rose 5.5% year-on-year in July 2025, with international demand up 6.0%. Capacity...
Global air travel demand rises 4% in July as international markets lead growth, according to IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a 4% year-on-year rise in global passenger demand for July 2025, with capacity up 4.4% and load...
U.S. jets intercept Russian spy plane near Alaska for third time in a week
U.S. fighter jets scrambled Sunday to intercept a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance plane flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), marking the third...
Europe launches first next-generation weather satellite, MetOp-SG A1, to boost forecast accuracy
Europe’s first next-generation meteorological satellite, MetOp-SG A1, was successfully launched on 13 August 2025 aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. Built...
Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell dies at 97
James A. “Jim” Lovell Jr., the NASA astronaut who commanded the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission in 1970, died on August 7 in Lake Forest,...
European airports see 4.5% passenger growth in first half of 2025
Passenger traffic across the European airport network rose by 4.5% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according...
IATA releases 2024 World Air Transport Statistics: strong growth across key metrics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published its 2024 World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report, offering a detailed snapshot of global aviation trends...
IATA calls for scrutiny and competition in London Heathrow expansion plans
IATA has welcomed the UK government’s support for expanding Heathrow Airport but warns that expansion must prioritise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer experience.The association...
Expedia and Lastminute.com commit to faster flight refunds after EU pressure
Expedia and Lastminute.com have agreed to refund consumers within 14 days for cancelled flights, following a dialogue with the European Commission and national consumer...
Global air passenger demand slows in June 2025 amid regional disruptions
According to IATA, global air travel demand in June 2025 rose by 2.6% year-on-year, marking a slowdown in growth due to Middle East conflicts...
Global air cargo demand rises slightly in June 2025 amid regional divergences
According to IATA, global air cargo demand in June 2025 grew 0.8% year-on-year, with international demand up 1.6%, despite ongoing trade disruptions. Capacity increased...
Spain deploys fighter jets to Iceland for NATO Air Policing Mission
For the first time, the Spanish Air and Space Force has deployed six EF/A-18M Hornet jets to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, in support of...
European aviation sector urges accelerated policy action on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Leading European aviation bodies, joined by fuel suppliers and cargo operators, have issued an urgent call for stronger policy support to scale up sustainable...
A4E warns tariffs on aviation would undermine jobs, safety, and climate goals
Airlines for Europe (A4E) is urging US and EU leaders to avoid imposing tariffs on aircraft and spare parts as trade tensions escalate. A...
India orders urgent fuel switch inspections on Boeing jets after deadly Air India crash
India's aviation regulator has ordered all domestic airlines to inspect fuel control switches on Boeing aircraft by July 21, following their suspected role in...
Air France-KLM becomes first airline group to join EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL) initiative
The European Commission and EASA have endorsed Air France-KLM as the first airline group to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL), a...