EASA Issues SIB on Load Reduction Device Activation on LEAP Engines

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to help manage potential risks that might follow the activation of an engine Load Reduction Device (LRD) on aircraft powered by CFM LEAP engines.  The SIB was published in response to two incidents on Boeing 737-8 airplanes being powered by CFM LEAP-1B. In […]

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Tánaiste Urges Irish Travellers to Prioritise Safety Following Rising Consular Cases and Extreme European Heat

📍 Dublin, July 12, 2025 — Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris TD has issued a renewed appeal to Irish citizens travelling abroad this summer to “Make the Right Memories” by staying safe, informed, and connected. The call comes amid a sharp 11% rise in consular assistance cases and escalating extreme […]

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European Commission endorses Air France-KLM’s cooperation with EASA on EU Flight Emissions Label

BRUSSELS/COLOGNE/PARIS/AMSTERDAM, July 11, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Air France-KLM signed an agreement to launch the airline group’s preparations to partner on the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). Air France-KLM is working closely with experts from EASA to implement the label as a means to enhance communication on the decarbonisation […]

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Governor Newsom Signs Landmark Reforms to Accelerate Rail and Housing Development in California

📍 Sacramento, July 8, 2025 — California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a sweeping legislative package aimed at fast-tracking rail infrastructure and housing development across the state. The reforms, embedded in Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 131, overhaul environmental review processes, streamline permitting, and introduce new financing tools to support California’s climate […]

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Amtrak Unveils Updated Map Showcasing Nationwide Rail Infrastructure Projects

📍 Washington, D.C. — July 10, 2025Amtrak has released an updated, publicly accessible map detailing its major infrastructure projects across the United States, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a modern and efficient intercity passenger rail operator. The map highlights both planned and active developments, offering transparency into the scope and progress of Amtrak’s nationwide modernization […]

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New Direct Rail Link to Connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen from May 2026

📍 Prague, July 10, 2025 — A new international rail service connecting Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen is scheduled to launch on May 1, 2026, offering passengers a seamless and sustainable travel option across three major European capitals. The initiative is a joint effort between Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB), and Danish State Railways (DSB), […]

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EASA and IATA outline comprehensive plan to mitigate GNSS interference risks

COLOGNE, June 18, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate the risks stemming from global navigation satellite system (GNNS) interference. The plan was part of the conclusions of a jointly-hosted workshop on the topic of GNSS interference. Given the […]

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EASA steps up regulatory framework for Innovative Air Mobility – New acceptable means of compliance and guidance material to ensure safe and harmonised operations of manned aircraft with a vertical take-off and landing capability in Europe

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has made a crucial step in establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Innovative Air Mobility (IAM), by introducing specific acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and guidance material (GM) to the requirements for the operation of manned vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)-capable aircraft (VCA). This new regulatory material aims […]

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Budapest Airport Welcomes Condor’s New Frankfurt Service Launching in 2026

Budapest, July 9, 2025 – Budapest Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, has announced that German leisure and scheduled carrier Condor will begin operations from the Hungarian capital on May 1, 2026. The airline will introduce a new Budapest–Frankfurt service, operating three times daily with Airbus A320 aircraft. Each flight will offer a […]

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🚆 Ireland Secures Over €26 Million in EU Funding for Strategic Transport Projects

Dublin: Ireland has been awarded more than €26 million in funding under the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Transport (CEF Transport), supporting five key infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing connectivity, sustainability, and climate resilience across the country’s transport network. 🇮🇪 National Projects: Rosslare Europort and Coastal Rail Protection 🌐 Multi-Country Projects with Irish Participation 🗣️ […]

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