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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.

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

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.

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.

The European Commission is considering extending the EU emissions trading system from 2029.

IATA addresses runway incursions and GNSS interference as key aviation safety threats despite improving global accident statistics.

The EU is advancing collaborative industrial defense projects, with member states endorsing the first five under the European Defense Projects of Common Interest initiative.

Greater focus on contrail mitigation could buy the aviation industry time to decarbonize, according to a new report by European eco-lobby Transport & Environment.

EU commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas will visit India in October to launch aviation talks, aiming to deepen cooperation and expand direct connectivity.

EU allocates $497 million in SAF support to 130 operators, with Air France-KLM leading beneficiaries, as airlines claim allowances for 2025 operations.

The EC has given the green light for Ukraine to receive another €6.1 billion ($7 billion) for more military equipment.

Isar Aerospace kicked off a busy week in Europe, which is showing it is looking to reclaim a leadership position in space launch.

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).

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.

IATA urges Europe to extend flexibility for EES border checks, citing operational challenges and risks of congestion if the system is fully implemented now.

The UK is negotiating with the European Union about linking their Emissions Trading Systems, both of which include aviation.

Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.

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

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.

European Commission proposals include extending the EU Emissions Trading System to a 5,000-km range.

EU proposes extending ETS to 5,000 km range, sparking criticism from aviation and environmental groups over extraterritoriality and carbon pricing.

EU airlines and environmental groups await key ETS review that could expand carbon pricing to all departing flights amid decarbonization debate.

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.

Airports and airlines urge the EU to suspend EES during peak season as border delays disrupt passengers and strain operations.

Already facing struggles raising funding, Europe’s aviation startups are calling on the European Commission to look ahead and find ways to bridge the cost barrier to deploying new technologies that would advance sustainability and energy independence.