European Union

By Robert Wall
The EU effort to create a sovereign satellite communications network, known as IRIS², should be unaffected by the exit of Thierry Breton from the EC, program backers say.
Satellites

By Robert Wall
Following the appointment of the EU's first Commissioner for Defense and Space, a European Commission official has laid out key areas that Andrius Kubilius will focus on.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Robert Wall
European Union President Ursula von der Leyen has named Lithuanian Andrius Kubilius to be the bloc’s first Commissioner for Defense and Space.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
Long talked about European consolidation seems to be gaining traction, if governments can be reassured.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jeremy Kariuki
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) published a manifesto detailing its recommendations for the European Union’s 2024-2029 Institutional Term.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
The report was spearheaded by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Victoria Moores
The report's aviation recommendations include stimulating supply of sustainable aviation fuels and urging the EU to press ahead with airspace and slot reforms.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Ukraine believes it can and should restart airline operations if airport repair funds can be found; others are skeptical.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
The EU says it has received one bid from the SpaceRISE consortium—SAS, Eutelsat and Hispasat—to develop and deploy the sovereign satcom constellation IRIS2.
Satellites

By Sean Broderick
Although there is no imminent threat, pilot groups are stepping up their campaign against reduced-crew and single-pilot concepts.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Entry-Exit System should finally come into force Nov. 10, but airlines fear preparations could bring delays.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
The case of the small German startup shows how challenging it is to get the SAF industry off the ground.
Emerging Technologies

By Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford
Carriers are bolstering resilience to growing cybersecurity threats, while regulators work to encourage collaboration around risks and harmonize standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Questioning of aviation’s net-zero-emissions 2050 target comes as key technologies move toward ground and flight testing.
Emerging Technologies

By Guy Norris
An engine choice for a 737 successor may be years away, but Boeing is showing signs of preferring ducted engines to the outwardly more efficient open fan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Europe is embracing integrated air and missile defenses, but can it afford it?
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
“Our spending on defense is too low and ineffective ... We must invest more in high-end defense capabilities,” says EU President Ursula von der Leyen.
GASCC & RIAT

By Karen Walker
At the 2024 IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai, IATA leadership focused on sustainability and partnership, while questions of supply chain issues lingered.
Sustainability

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois, Graham Warwick, Victoria Moores
As pressure to cut aviation’s environmental impact intensifies, non-CO2 emissions are in the spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Graham Warwick
Three years on from their commitment, airlines are frustrated, particularly over the hurdles to greater sustainable aviation fuel uptake.
Sustainability

By Vivienne Machi, Thierry Dubois, Robert Wall
Forces in Europe are doing more in space, including through an increased focus on situational awareness of the domain to address growing threats.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
With just three weeks left before the UK’s general election, Britain’s two main political parties have laid out their vision for defense in their manifestos.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Garrett Reim
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Open Cosmos to build seven satellites for the Greek government for €60 million ($65.4 million).
Space

By Keith Mwanalushi
Industry in the region is changing business and risk management practices to ensure compliance with the European Union’s 13 sanctions packages on Russia.
Services & Support

By Helen Massy-Beresford
French airlines and the country’s transport minister are cautioning about the EU's new Entry/Exit System border control system due to be rolled out in October.
Safety, Ops & Regulation