Ryanair slams new EU hand luggage rule as the ‘latest gobbledygook regulation’
Low-cost-carrier Ryanair has slammed new hand luggage rules from the European Union (EU) as the “latest gobbledygook regulation”…
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Scandinavian Airlines warns Europe risks future fuel shock without e‑SAF drive
A new report from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has warned that Europe risks future fuel shock without a significant…
Airlines demand EU leaders set 21-day notice for air traffic control strikes
An airline body representing some of Europe’s largest and most influential carriers is demanding that EU leaders set…
As war drives up fuel costs, European airlines push back on green jet fuel rules
Europe’s biggest airline group is set to challenge the European Union’s synthetic aviation fuel (SAF) rules, arguing that the…
Europe selects partners for first very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite
Europe is preparing to build its own very low Earth orbit (VLEO) military satellites. On March 13, 2026,…
Air India and Lufthansa sign multiple strategic deal spurred on by EU-India pact
Air India and Lufthansa have signed a far-reaching, multiple strategic deal, spurred on by the recently announced free…
EU parliament sets red lines on flight delay compensation for passengers
The European Parliament has voted against the revision of the regulations on air passenger rights, which included increasing…
European Union looks at stealth-focused light attack aircraft by 2035
The European Union is examining a stealth-focused light attack aircraft concept as part of its 2026 planning under the European Defence Fund,…
Breakthrough: aircraft and parts spared tariff burden in EU-US trade deal
The aviation industry appears to be among the big winners as the United States (US) and European Union…
Spirit Airlines may cancel Airbus aircraft deliveries amid tariff uncertainty
Spirit Airlines has warned that it may need to cancel Airbus aircraft deliveries amid tariff uncertainty since the…
EU sanctions Iranian airlines over weapon transfers to Russia
The European Union has imposed restrictive measures against seven individuals and seven entities, including three Iranian airlines, in…
EU-banned Armenian Airlines secures AOC extension for 16 years, new 2025 routes
The Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia has extended Armenian Airlines’ air operator certificate (AOC) by…
Airlines owe EU passengers €2 billion in compensation this summer alone
More than 60,000 flights departing from EU airports between June and August 2024 were disrupted to the extent…
Business aviation group joins Dassault in legal action against EU Commission
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has joined Dassault Aviation in legal action against the EU Commission. Dassault…
Lufthansa and Eurowings among four airlines to back Europe with message on A320s
In a move to signal Lufthansa Group’s support of Europe, a single Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Lufthansa,…
Croatia orders two De Havilland Canada DHC-515 waterbombers for EU wildfires
The Croatian government has signed a contract to acquire two De Havilland Canada DHC-515 Firefighters, just a day…
Air France-KLM, Air France file appeals against EU Court rulings on state aid
Air France-KLM and Air France have confirmed that they have filed two appeals for annulment before the Court…
EU official calls for Europe’s own aircraft carrier and missile defense shield
A European Union (EU) Commissioner believes discussions surrounding a European owned aircraft carrier will become “unavoidable” and the…