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Flying aboard a Lufthansa A340 from Munich, Germany. Green and yellow fields are in view with the backdrop of mountains and a blue sky day with fluffy clouds.

Press Release: EU outlines measures to fast-track SAF production

Key players in Europe’s aviation industry, including airlines, airports and manufacturers* have outlined to EU policymakers seven critical m... Continue Reading

Looking out the aircraft window at the airport and ramp on a sunny day with white fluffy clouds in the sky. IATA SAF reporting emissions.

Press Release: EU’s Flight Emissions Label to support informed decisions

Today, the European Commission adopted a Regulation putting in place a Flight Emissions Label (FEL), which offers a clear and trustworthy me... Continue Reading

Thr TGV Reseau is pulling into the station.

Flagging accessibility as EU eyes cross-border rail through-ticketing

Passenger experience on Europe’s railways is at the forefront of Brussels politics as the European Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitziko... Continue Reading

Airbus A320 cabin interior, with the windows, shades and sidewall in view. A blue sky can be seen outside. BDLI

Germany’s BDLI seeks to move the needle on cabin sustainability

During the entire life cycle of an aircraft, the cabin and its operations represent roughly 10-20% of its overall environmental footprint. G... Continue Reading

Papers for travel. Passport and negative COVID test results. Europe US

Navigating the confusing global travel landscape

After two years of uncertainty, the world is just now beginning to emerge from the global pandemic crisis. But some travel restrictions rema... Continue Reading

A group of executives are standing in a row in front of a Swiss aircraft on a sunny day.

Sun-to-liquid jet fuel market heats up as Swiss aims to be first user

Lufthansa Group carrier Swiss will harness the power of the sun next year when it becomes the launch customer for a carbon-neutral solar fue... Continue Reading

View of a Boeing 737 flightdeck while flying through rain. The airplane's lights are turned on which illuminates the raindrops

EASA warns of GPS jamming around conflict zone

Europe’s aviation safety agency EASA is warning aviation authorities, air navigation service providers and aircraft operators that jamming o... Continue Reading

In Moscow, Russia a group of Aeroflot aircraft are parked at the airport gates. Boeing Boeing 737-800 NG of Aeroflot Russian Airlines on the apron at Sheremetyevo International Airport

Aviation stakeholders respond to western sanctions against Russia

Western sanctions against Russia have placed the country’s aviation industry in an increasingly isolated position. Russian aircraft are bann... Continue Reading

Aeroflot A350 parked at the gate for loading. It is a rainy day.

Russia faces overflight bans, aircraft repossessions as sanctions bite

Watching Russia’s aggressive war on Ukraine unfold in real time online is an inexplicable experience from within the aviation industry. Even... Continue Reading

Heathrow Airport is busy with passengers in the distance but many empty seats remain in the forefront of the image.

Op-Ed: Aviation’s COVID problem isn’t airplanes: it’s airports

How much money has the aviation industry invested in keeping passengers safe from catching COVID-19 in the air — and in explaining everythin... Continue Reading

Aircraft flying overhead with green trees in view

Airlines team with green groups to demand ambitious EU SAF goals

Calls for a faster transition to cleaner jet fuels in Europe grew louder this week with airlines and environmental groups uniting for the fi... Continue Reading

Philippe Carette, President, Inmarsat Aviation

One-on-one with Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette

Last fall, Inmarsat named Philippe Carette as president of its Aviation business. Carette joined the London-headquartered satellite operator... Continue Reading

Air-to-ground signal tower looking up towards the sky. Image: Skyfive

Air-to-ground inflight connectivity sees momentum in multiple markets

Satellite services and aircraft satcom systems ensure that airlines flying long-haul and over water can keep their passengers connected. But... Continue Reading

Copa Man handing a woman his passport wile also showing her IATA travel pass on his mobile device

Press Release: Follow WHO advice and rescind travel bans, says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately r... Continue Reading

Press Release: IATA urges 12-month European COVID cert validity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for caution in response to a European Commission Recommendation that the EU Digita... Continue Reading