European Parliament approves regulatory framework for SAF
On September 13, 2023, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative, which aims to…
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European Parliament extends slot relief through summer 2021
On February 11, 2021, the European Parliament approved to extend less strict measures for use of takeoff and…
European passengers with disabilities demand improved air travel regulations
Three key organizations in the representation of persons with disabilities across Europe, the European Disability Forum (EDF), the…
European Space Force: what are the space capabilities of European nations?
The militarization of space, temporarily on hold following the end of the Cold War, is once again a…
European airlines and IATA slam EU plan to expand emissions rule for flights
Airlines for Europe, an airline group representing over 70% of European air traffic, and the International Air Transport…
European airlines ‘actively’ oppose climate policies, report shows
A report prepared by an investor-led climate lobbying watchdog, InfluenceMap, indicated that European airlines with the largest disclosed…
Safran, MTU and ITP finalize future European fighter engine agreement
The French Safran Aircraft Engines, German MTU Aero Engines, and Spanish ITP Aero engine manufacturers announced they reached…
German parliament approves €3B Eurodrone contract
The Budget committee of the Bundestag agreed to finance the pan-European MALE drone project. With this move, the…
EASA bans Pakistan International Airlines from European airspace
As a consequence of the recent investigation that found 40% of Pakistani pilots to hold dubious degrees, the…
European Council agrees to temporarily waive slot requirements
The European Council announced that due to the unprecedented circumstances in the continent’s skies, it was taking up…
France, Germany sign European next gen fighter jet prototype deal
After long-lasting deliberations, France and Germany have officially agreed to develop a prototype of the next-generation fighter jet. The…
European fighter jet demonstrator receives German greenlight
The members of the Bundestag, the German Parliament, have approved the funding for the development of a technology…
Bundestag votes to decide the future of European fighter jet
The German Parliament, the Bundestag, is due to vote on the production contract for the demonstrator of the…
Lufthansa adds environmental surcharge of up to €72 per ticket to pay for SAF
The Lufthansa Group has announced that it will be applying an environmental surcharge to all tickets issued from…
Lufthansa Group presents all four ‘Yes To Europe’ aircraft in Brussels: pictures
The Lufthansa Group has been busy “flying the flag for Europe” by presenting all four of its specially…
Ural Airlines and S7 agree deal with foreign lessors for 63 ‘stolen’ aircraft
Ural Airlines and S7 Airlines have reached a settlement over 63 foreign-owned aircraft that were left stuck in…
Air France-KLM invests in SAF producer DG Fuels
On November 10, 2023, Air France-KLM announced that it will be investing $4.7 million in DG Fuels, a…
IATA World Sustainability Symposium gathers airline leaders in search of solutions
Sustainability has taken center stage in the aviation world. Even if the industry manages to deliver efficiency improvements…