Terminal Turbulence: Thousands Stranded as Nor’easter and Shutdown Cripple US Air Travel with 134 Cancellations and Over 3,700 Delays

NEW YORK — A multi-front operational crisis has plunged the U.S. aviation network into chaos this Saturday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded as a strengthening Nor’easter collides with a mounting federal staffing shortage. According to live data from FlightRadar24 and industry reports, airlines have already logged 134 cancellations and over 3,700 delays as of Saturday […]

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New EASA Service Portal launched to support Organisation Approvals and Part-IS Applications

EASA is pleased to announce the launch of the EASA Service Portal, marking the first release of a long-term initiative to modernise and streamline interactions with external stakeholders. The new EASA Service Portal offers key benefits, including a guided application process that ensures requests are complete and accurate by linking each user to their organisation […]

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Dublin Day Trip to Wicklow, Ireland with Wild Rover Tours

A day trip to Wicklow with Wild Rover Tours is a great way to get out of Dublin and explore more of what Ireland has to offer, away from Dublin city life. From medieval Kilkenny to the wild Wicklow Mountains, from cuddly lambs to ancient ruins, every moment feels like stepping deeper into Ireland’s storied […]

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FTE Dublin 2025 sponsor & exhibitor preview

The co-located APEX FTE EMEA and Ancillary & Retailing events, taking place in Dublin on 10-12 June 2025, will feature an outstanding exhibition of established global industry providers and our largest-ever showcase of startups. The exhibition will provide a concentrated showcase of the latest products, services and solutions to help redefine the end-to-end passenger experience, optimise operational efficiency […]

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FTE Global 2025 sponsor, exhibitor & tours preview

FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” – takes place in Long Beach, California, on 9 to 11 September 2025. The exhibition will be packed with the most innovative solutions, products and services to enhance end-to-end customer experiences, business performance and sustainability, ranging from technology giants to the most progressive startups. The popular ‘Tech & Innovation […]

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12 tech and CX trends for airlines and airports in 2026

The beginning of a new year brings with it an opportunity, coinciding with the recent CES 2026, to take a look at the trends, as well as the new and emerging technologies, which will shape the air transport industry over the next 12 months and beyond. This year, our list features 12 trends that will […]

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A new step in a long lasting and fruitful cooperation between EASA and French DGA

The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Délégué Général pour l’Armement, Patrick Pailloux, co-signed an implementing arrangement for French MoD Guépard helicopter (also known as H160M) on January 14, 2026 in Paris. The implementing arrangement follows on from the generic cooperation arrangement concluded between the two design […]

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Initial set of ANCEN Background Notes provide insight into aviation’s non-CO₂ climate impacts and mitigation options

The Aviation Non-CO₂ Expert Network (ANCEN) has published three new Background Notes that clarify how aviation’s CO₂ and non-CO₂ emissions affect the climate and what this means for future mitigation strategies. Developed under the Horizon Europe “NONCO2” research action, these notes are designed to support policymakers, industry stakeholders and the wider community with concise, science-based […]

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Louisiana seven day itinerary: New Orleans and Baton Rouge

In this blog post, I share with you my top 7-day itinerary suggestions for Louisiana. I started in Baton Rouge, travelled to St. Francisville, and ended in New Orleans, spending two nights in each city. There’s plenty to see and explore across Louisiana on a road trip, and I hope you enjoy reading my 7-day […]

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EASA and DJI collaborate to improve awareness of safe and legal drone operations

A key requirement of the European Drone Rules is for drone operators to obtain up-to-date information on restrictions that might be in place where they intend to fly (known as “geo-awareness”) and for drone pilots to comply with this information during each flight. Across Europe, National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) publish official UAS Geographical Zones (UGZ) as part of […]

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