Category: Travel

EUROPE — Tourists planning autumn travel across southern Europe should brace for widespread disruptions as coordinated strike actions unfold in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The industrial unrest, involving air traffic controllers, baggage handlers, and airport staff, is expected to cause delays, cancellations, and logistical challenges throughout September and October. In Italy, strikes began on […]

📍 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas — American Airlines has reached a major milestone in its fleet expansion, welcoming its 1,000th mainline aircraft—a premium-configured Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft arrived at the airline’s Dallas–Fort Worth hub on August 29, 2025, as part of its ongoing modernization and long-haul service enhancement strategy. The new Dreamliner features American’s latest […]

COLOGNE, September 4, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released the results of a survey on Ethics for Artificial Intelligence in Aviation, timing its release to coincide with its annual “AI Days” event. The report captures the views of aviation professionals across Europe on the ethical dimensions of deploying AI in aviation […]

📍 Calgary, Canada — WestJet has announced its largest-ever aircraft purchase, signing a deal with Boeing for 67 new jets as part of a long-term fleet expansion and renewal strategy. The order includes 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft and seven 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jets, aimed at strengthening both domestic and international operations. The agreement […]

On September 2, 2025, EUROCONTROL officially handed over the final reports of the AVENIR (AViation ENvIronmental Reporting) Working Group to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The handover was performed by Tânia Cardoso Simões, EUROCONTROL Director of Aviation Transformation, to Maria Rueda, Director Safety Management, Sustainability and Global Outreach Director, EASA . Established under the joint EASA–EUROCONTROL […]

📍 Bangkok, Thailand — Budget carrier Nok Air has been ordered to suspend all international flight operations following a directive from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT). The decision comes after a series of safety-related incidents recorded between 2023 and 2025, prompting regulatory intervention. According to CAAT, the airline exhibited operational deficiencies including in-flight engine shutdowns, […]

Today, EASA proudly launches its new corporate film, putting the spotlight on the people at the heart of European aviation—passengers. The film offers a glimpse into the essential work EASA does to enable the air travel experience for millions across Europe. From the moment a loved one greets you at the airport, to ensuring access […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from August 2025of the Easy Access Rules for Standardised European Rules of the Air (EAR for SERA). This Revision introduces into the EAR for SERA ED Decision 2025/012/R with the amendmentto the acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC & GM) on enabling innovative […]

Stadler has placed an order for 50 mtu Series 4000 diesel engines from Rolls-Royce to power a new fleet of high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia Railways. The trains are scheduled to operate on the Dammam–Riyadh corridor, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. Each of the ten trains will be equipped with four mtu 12V […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Annual Safety Review (ASR) 2025, which provides a comprehensive analysis of aviation safety in 2024 and compares it with trends from the past decade. The report supports the European Safety Risk Management (SRM) process and is a key input to the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS). […]