Be seen and be aware – Publication of New Technical Specification ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 2

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the publication of the new technical specification ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 2, now available under the Downloads section of the ED Decision 2022/024/R. This latest version of the specification, Issue 2, further advances the Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Light (ADS-L) specification as an acceptable […]

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Over 1,000 Flights Canceled Across the U.S. as Midwest Winter Storm Grounds Travel and Delays Surge Nationwide

Summary: Over 1,000 flights have been canceled nationwide today (Nov. 29, 2025), with the Upper Midwest hardest hit due to a major winter storm. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is the most impacted hub, alongside Minneapolis–St. Paul. Tomorrow (Nov. 30), disruptions are expected to continue as the storm moves east, compounded by operational delays linked to […]

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Flight Disruptions as Airlines Implement Airbus Safety Fixes to 6,000 Planes

Airbus Warning and Airline Impact Airbus has requested urgent modifications to around 6,000 A320-family aircraft after identifying a software vulnerability in flight control systems. The manufacturer has warned of “operational disruption” as airlines carry out the fixes. While Airbus itself has not said flights are disrupted, airlines and regulators have confirmed cancellations and delays are […]

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EASA publishes new Revision of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from November 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012). The following regulations and acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC and GM) are included: The Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection are available for […]

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EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for Aircrew

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 November 2025 contains: The EAR for Aircrew are available as a pdf in an easy-to-read format with advanced navigation features through links and bookmarks, and in an xml format with machine-readable content. As the publication is generated […]

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Travel Alert- Asia Flight Disruptions Today: Over 500 Delays and 57 Cancellations Across Major Hubs

Travelers across Asia are facing significant flight disruptions today, with hundreds of delays and dozens of cancellations concentrated in China, Japan, and South Asia. Weather systems, seasonal congestion, and operational strains are driving the interruptions. Current Flight Disruptions (November 26, 2025) Reasons for Disruptions Forecast for Flyers Advice for Flyers Bottom line: Asia’s air travel […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Chaos: Storms Cause Major Flight Delays and Cancellations Across the US

Today across the United States, more than 10,800 flights are experiencing delays and nearly 200 cancellations, with severe Thanksgiving‑week storms driving most of the disruption. Travelers should expect weather‑related delays at major hubs and plan extra buffer time. Current Flight Disruptions Reasons for Disruptions Forecast for the Day Advice for Flyers Bottom line: With storm […]

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EASA ASC 2025 sees complacency as a safety threat, seeks rule simplification

COPENHAGEN, November 24, 2025 – The biggest risk to aviation safety in Europe is complacency, arising as a consequence of the industry’s strong safety performance in the region in recent years, speakers at this year’s European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s Annual Safety Conference asserted.    Meanwhile in an ever more complex operating landscape, existing rules […]

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Brussels Airport Cancels All Departures on Upcoming Three‑Day National Strike

All departures from Brussels Airport (BRU) have been cancelled on November 26, 2025, as Belgium begins a three‑day national strike that is expected to disrupt transport, public services, and economic activity across the country. Widespread Disruption The strike, organized by major trade unions, is aimed at protesting government austerity measures, wage policies, and rising living […]

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EASA hosting the ATM Training Team

EASA hosted the 27th meeting of the Air Traffic Management (ATM) Training Team (ATT) on November 19-20, 2025, as part of the established collaboration between EASA and EUROCONTROL. The ATT is a specialist advisory and coordination body for pan-European Air Traffic Management/Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (ATM/CNS) training, assessment, licensing, competency and related human performance issues […]

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