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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✈️ France’s Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Over 1,200 Flights Across Europe

Paris, 4 July 2025 – A sweeping air traffic control (ATC) strike in France entered its second day on Friday, causing widespread disruption across Europe’s aviation network. More than 1,200 flights were cancelled or delayed, with major airports including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Nice, and Lyon severely affected. 📉 Strike Impact and ScopeLed by […]

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Finnish Aviation Strike and Flight Disruptions Send Shockwaves Through European Air Travel Network

A strike by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has caused major disruptions across Europe, with ground services at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport brought to a standstill. The industrial action, which began on July 2, has led to the cancellation or delay of over 100 flights and disrupted travel for more than 7,000 passengers. Essential services such as […]

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Germany Approves €107 Billion Investment in Rail Infrastructure as Part of €166 Billion Transport Budget

Berlin, June 24, 2025 — The German federal cabinet has approved a draft budget that includes a comprehensive €166 billion transport investment programme, with €106.5 billion allocated to the rail sector over the coming years. The funding, confirmed on Monday, forms part of Germany’s broader strategy to modernise its transport infrastructure, enhance sustainability, and meet […]

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Severe Weather Causes Nearly 400 Flight Cancellations at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

June 28, 2025 – Atlanta, GA Nearly 400 flights were canceled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday following a night of severe weather that included strong thunderstorms and hail. According to data from FlightAware, one of the leading flight tracking platforms, both inbound and outbound flights were significantly affected, causing widespread disruptions to air […]

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EASA and EUROCONTROL reinforce partnership on sustainability and civil-military cooperation

On June 26, 2025, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director, Florian Guillermet, and the EUROCONTROL Director General, Raúl Medina, signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the two organisations, further reinforcing the strong EASA-EUROCONTROL partnership on sustainability and cooperation. EASA’s longstanding and strong cooperation with EUROCONTROL covers key areas […]

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Severe Weather Triggers Over 450 Flight Disruptions Across Major European Airports

June 27, 2025 – Europe — Severe weather has caused widespread disruption to air travel across Europe, with over 450 flight delays and cancellations reported at major airports, including Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Charles de Gaulle, Basle-Mulhouse, and Munich. Affected carriers include Lufthansa, Air India, Air France, United, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines, […]

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Poland Joins Global Tourism Leaders in Breaking Economic Records: Global Tourism Synopsis

June 2025 — The global travel and tourism sector is experiencing a historic rebound, with several countries on track to surpass pre-pandemic economic records. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), nations including Poland, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Spain, Brazil, and India are poised to post record contributions to their national […]

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