Category: Travel

Dublin Airport’s operator has officially confirmed that it is submitting a planning application to raise its annual passenger capacity to 36 million. This proposal, which is aimed at accommodating growing demand, reflects the airport’s response to the post-pandemic recovery in air travel and its commitment to supporting the Irish economy. Expanding Capacity to Meet Growing […]

COLOGNE, December 19, 2024 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the first International Workshop on the challenges and future processes for certifying aircraft powered by hydrogen, with the aim of developing a certification approach that has the support of the entire community. While Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) is seen as an immediate […]

In a move aimed at modernizing its infrastructure and improving passenger services, London Heathrow Airport has announced a substantial $3 billion investment plan for the years 2025 and 2026. This major financial commitment signals the airport’s ongoing efforts to expand capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen its position as a leading global hub. The ambitious […]

The European Commission (EC) has adopted a Regulation putting in place a Flight Emissions Label (FEL), which offers a clear and trustworthy methodology for calculating flight emissions. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has an important role to play, as it is responsible for estimating the flight emissions in accordance with the most advanced […]

In an innovative move aimed at increasing customer loyalty and stimulating travel demand, Frontier Airlines has unveiled its “GoWild!” pass for the 2025-2026 period, offering unlimited flights for an entire year for just $299. The budget carrier’s new pass provides a unique opportunity for frequent flyers, offering cost-effective travel across the airline’s extensive network, but […]

The European Union – China Aviation Partnership Project (APP), launched in 2016 and funded by the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) of the European Commission, will mark the completion of its second phase with an official closing event hosted by the EU Delegation to the People’s Republic of China in Beijing on 17 December […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from December 2024 of the Easy Access Rules for Aerodromes (Regulation (EU) No 139/2014). This Revision incorporates the below listed regulatory material concerning information security, safety of aerodrome operations, occurrence reporting, and change of aerodrome operator: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203, applicable as of 22 February 2026; ED […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Standardised European Rules of the Air (EAR for SERA). This Revision from December 2024 consolidates the amendments to: the operating rules on the use of Air Traffic Management and Air Navigation Services (ATM/ANS) systems and constituents in the […]

EASA has drafted a second edition of its Aviation Authorities’ Research Agenda on Research and Innovation launched together with the Member States.  The 2025 Agenda contains research topics proposed jointly by the Agency’s experts and its Member States’ Advisory Body Research Group. These topics aim to support the aviation authorities’ core activities (rulemaking, certification, approval, oversight) […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011). This Revision from December 2024 introduces: the requirements for issuing type ratings for manned aircraft with a vertical take-off and landing capability to holders of a commercial pilot licence for aeroplanes or helicopters (Regulation […]