Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, will visit Cyprus on 6-7 May 2026, where she will participate in the 3rd Euro-Mediterranean Workshop on Fire Risks, co-organised by the European Commission, Cyprus, on behalf of the Council of the EU, and the Union for the Mediterranean. The workshop will focus on fire risk […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision 24 from March 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS), available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and as an enhanced online publication. The new online publication of the EAR for Air OPS offers: optimised performance for quick access to EAR […]
Continue ReadingThe new international initiative to strengthen global cooperation on carbon pricing builds on from the declaration endorsed by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen among other world leaders at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025. The Coalition will enhance the effectiveness, transparency and integrity of domestic carbon markets worldwide, supporting the delivery of the Paris Agreement. It […]
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The United States has filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, the City of Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Mayor Timothy Keller, alleging that the implementation of House Bill 9 (HB9), entitled the “Immigrant Safety Act,” and Albuquerque […]
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EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2026.03Categories of Tasks: Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services Systems and ConstituentsClosing Date: 31 May 2026 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit up […]
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Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, is in Lebanon this Friday and Saturday to welcome the 7th humanitarian flight landing in Beirut. This Humanitarian Air Bridge will deliver essential health and shelter items – from the EU’s own stock and its partners – to the most vulnerable, reaffirming the European Union’s solidarity […]
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EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e., aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different […]
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Deadly new strikes reported across the Middle East overnight and Thursday rattled energy markets and pushed crude oil prices up to $107 in early trading. Hopes dwindled of a quick end to the conflict as President Trump spoke of another “two to three weeks” of attacks, alongside “ongoing” discussions with Tehran. Civilians across the region […]
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COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 – Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the […]
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The situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf has impacted the supply of Jet A-1 grade fuel, which is traditionally used in Europe. Aviation and fuel supply stakeholders are therefore reviewing the feasibility of using Jet A grade fuel, sourced from other regions of the world, to address a potential shortfall. In this context, […]
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