European Commission

By Karen Walker
TAP's CEO has welcomed Lufthansa's winning bid for a stake in the airline but warned tough regulatory approvals, and a looming Brazilian tourist tax, lie ahead.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
Ukraine will use a €2.86 billion ($3.2 billion) tranche from its European Commission support loan to acquire more drones, air defense systems, missiles and equipment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
The European Commission's plan to evaluate the EU-Qatar air transport agreement by 2029 draws criticism from cabin crew representatives seeking immediate action.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary warns European airlines face enormous cost challenges in 2027 due to high jet fuel prices but sees no fuel shortages ahead.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has threatened to pull his airline out of A4E as separate airline association ENAA questions whether Ryanair’s ownership complies with EU rules.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The European Commission is considering extending the EU emissions trading system from 2029.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
IATA addresses runway incursions and GNSS interference as key aviation safety threats despite improving global accident statistics.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The EU is advancing collaborative industrial defense projects, with member states endorsing the first five under the European Defense Projects of Common Interest initiative.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Greater focus on contrail mitigation could buy the aviation industry time to decarbonize, according to a new report by European eco-lobby Transport & Environment.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
EU commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will visit India in October to launch aviation talks, aiming to deepen cooperation and expand direct connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
EU allocates $497 million in SAF support to 130 operators, with Air France-KLM leading beneficiaries, as airlines claim allowances for 2025 operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The EC has given the green light for Ukraine to receive another €6.1 billion ($7 billion) for more military equipment.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
Isar Aerospace kicked off a busy week in Europe, which is showing it is looking to reclaim a leadership position in space launch.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
With stark warnings of more disruption at airports to come, airlines are ramping up the pressure on the European Union to rethink the latest step in the roll-out of its Entry Exit System (EES).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
Avio is looking to boost the pace of Vega-C rocket flights to six missions per year, roughly double the current level, and potentially go another 50% higher.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
IATA urges Europe to extend flexibility for EES border checks, citing operational challenges and risks of congestion if the system is fully implemented now.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
The UK is negotiating with the European Union about linking their Emissions Trading Systems, both of which include aviation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The EU and the Spacerise industrial consortium working to deploy IRIS²have agreed to expand the planned constellation by 66 low-Earth-orbit (LEO) spacecraft.
Satellites

By Helen Massy-Beresford
With its long-awaited plans to reform the EU’s emissions trading system finally in the open, the European Commission has managed to disappoint both the airline industry and environmental campaigners.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission proposals include extending the EU Emissions Trading System to a 5,000-km range.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
EU proposes extending ETS to 5,000 km range, sparking criticism from aviation and environmental groups over extraterritoriality and carbon pricing.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EU airlines and environmental groups await key ETS review that could expand carbon pricing to all departing flights amid decarbonization debate.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
The EU is proposing a new multi-billion initiative to finance joint programs covering a diverse set of priority activities including drones, air and missile defense, and space.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Alan Dron
Airports and airlines urge the EU to suspend EES during peak season as border delays disrupt passengers and strain operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation