Aviation
Pilots launch bathroom campaign against one-pilot-only flights
From July 20 until 2027, The European Cockpit Association( ECA) will hold an advertisement campaign in the Brussels-Zaventem Airport, to protest against the elimination of one pilot during cruise phase.
US prosecutors meet Boeing, crash victims as criminal-charges decision looms
Est. 3minUS prosecutors are meeting with Boeing and fatal-crash victims' relatives as a 7 July deadline looms for the Justice Department to decide whether to criminally charge the planemaker.
EU drafts plan to exempt long-haul flights from new emissions rules
Est. 2minThe European Commission has drafted plans to exempt long-haul flights from rules on monitoring their non-CO2 emissions, after international carriers lobbied for an opt-out, documents seen by Reuters showed.
Multibillion-euro court battle over jets stranded in Russia begins in Dublin
Est. 3minSome of the world's largest aircraft lessors faced off against their insurers in a Dublin courtroom on Tuesday (11 June) at the start of a months-long battle over around €2.5 billion of insurance claims related to jets stranded in Russia.
Outgoing EU parliament transport chair Karima Delli talks trains, planes and automobiles
Est. 5minSet to bid farewell to the European Parliament after three successive terms, French Green MEP and chair of the Transport Committee Karima Delli told Euractiv that the biggest achievement of her time there is bringing transport high on the agenda.
MEPs need green hydrogen on their radar from day one
Est. 4minHow the EU addresses the climate crisis has been high up the political agenda in the approach to this week’s elections. But there are two sectors that continue to fly under the radar in the bloc’s pursuit of decarbonisation: shipping and aviation.
How easyJet’s bet on holidays paid off
Est. 5minEasyJet's big bets on package holidays and better-located airports are helping it win customers, its CEO and investors say, even as concerns linger about the high cost of the strategy for an airline known for its no-frills service.
What’s behind the wave of recent incidents on Boeing planes?
Est. 4minBoeing has been in the headlines lately following a series of problems with its aircraft, with the most recent incidents in Turkey and Senegal.
Air France, Lufthansa Group airlines part of EU greenwashing probe
Est. 2minAir France, its Dutch arm KLM, Norwegian and several Lufthansa Group airlines are among 20 carriers being investigated by the European Union for potential greenwashing, the companies said on Thursday (2 May).
Finnair pauses some Estonia flights due to GPS interference
Est. 3minFinnair said on Monday (29 April) it is pausing flights to Tartu in eastern Estonia for one month due to GPS disturbances in the area, which Tallinn blamed on neighbouring Russia.
Can citizens trust sustainable aviation fuel?
Est. 7minThe market for low-carbon fuel for aeroplanes is still nascent, but it is growing. As airlines try to sell themselves as greener than their competitor, how can claims about their fuels be verified?
Lufthansa suspends Tehran flights, Middle East on alert for potential Iran attacks
Est. 4minGerman airline Lufthansa said on Wednesday (10 April) it had suspended flights to Tehran due to the situation in the Middle East, which is on alert for possible Iranian retaliation for a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran's embassy in Syria.
Boeing hit with whistleblower allegations, adding to safety concerns
Est. 5minThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower's claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker's 787 and 777 jets, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday (9 April).
Germany says Russia ‘very likely’ responsible for Baltic GPS disruptions
Est. 2minRussia is "very likely" behind a series of disturbances affecting GPS navigation in the Baltic region, the German Defence Ministry said on Thursday (4 April), pointing to the Kaliningrad exclave as a source of the problem.
EU Commission raises concerns over Lufthansa-ITA deal
Est. 3minThe European Commission warned against Lufthansa’s intention to buy a minority stake in Italy’s ITA Airways, telling both the German flag carrier and the Italian Economy Ministry that the deal risks being rejected if no action is taken to resolve competition issues.
European airlines call on EU to push for more green fuel
Est. 3minSeveral top European airlines on Wednesday (20 March) urged EU authorities to follow the United States in pushing for increased production of "green" fuels.
Europe regulator says it would pull Boeing approval if needed
Est. 3minThe acting head of Europe’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday (13 March) the agency would halt its indirect approval of Boeing’s jet production if warranted, but he feels reassured that the planemaker is tackling its latest safety crisis.
False GPS signal surge near warzones makes life hard for pilots
Est. 5minFalse GPS signals that deceive on-board plane systems and complicate the work of airline pilots are surging near conflict zones, industry employees and officials said.
Pilots accuse aircraft makers of putting ‘profit over safety’
Est. 5minNew automation technology being pushed by plane makers will boost their bottom line at the expense of safety, the head of the European pilots’ union told Euractiv, whilst criticising the EU aviation regulator as overly close to business.
Green hydrogen is the only viable route for aviation and shipping
Est. 5minGiven its limited supply, green hydrogen must be reserved for hard-to-decarbonise sectors such as aviation and shipping, rather than directed towards sectors that can be electrified, writes Aoife O’Leary.
EU targets for greener flights at risk amid lack of investment
Est. 6minIn a rare show of unity, environmental organisations and oil companies have both warned that the EU’s targets for green jet fuels are in danger of being missed as investment into the production of synthetic fuels is so far not materialising.
US grounds some Boeing MAX planes for safety checks after cabin emergency
Est. 6minUS regulators on Saturday (6 January) temporarily grounded 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jetliners for safety checks following a cabin panel blowout that forced a new Alaska Airlines jet carrying passengers to make an emergency landing.
Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
Est. 5minJapanese investigators are preparing to probe the collision of two airplanes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, weeks after the global airline industry heard fresh warnings about runway safety.
Devil in the details to reach the EU’s green jet fuel targets
Est. 6minEurope’s ambitious targets to replace increasing quantities of fossil kerosene with green aviation fuels will be extremely challenging to meet - though with a broad and evolving mix of fuel sources, as well as sustained political and industry support, it is within grasp.
Iceland volcano erupts near town after weeks of quake activity
Est. 3minA volcano erupted late on Monday (18 December) in southwest Iceland, spewing lava and smoke across a wide area after weeks of intense earthquake activity, the country's Meteorological Office said, threatening a nearby town.