Category: Travel

There are few places in Europe that blend dramatic natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and modern Scandinavian charm quite like Bergen. With Jet2 City Breaks offering direct weekend flights from Manchester Airport, escaping to Norway’s fjord capital has never been easier. In just a couple of hours, you can swap the everyday routine for mountain […]

LISBON, May 29, 2026 — Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon this week. The nine organisations ran a joint stand under the concept Europe for Aviation […]

If there’s one thing that’s completely changed the way I travel over the last few years, it’s switching from physical SIM cards to eSIMs. Gone are the days of landing in a new country and desperately trying to find a SIM card shop before your taxi driver realises you’ve got no signal and no idea […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published another four Easy Access Rules enhanced online publications with faster access, speedier performance, permalinks, optimised old features, and improved navigation: Easy Access Rules for ATM/ANS — Provision of Services; Easy Access Rules for ATM/ANS — Equipment; Easy Access Rules for Standardised European Rules of the Air; […]

EUROCONTROL and EASA, together with aviation stakeholders, have jointly developed two use case descriptions for the use of Electronic Conspicuity (EC) to enhance traffic awareness for pilots and facilitate integration of drones in shared airspace. The use cases will serve as input to the joint Electronic Conspicuity assessment and validation work performed in Europe and […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the updated Easy Access Rules for Normal-Category Aeroplanes (CS-23 Amendment 6 and AMC & GM to CS-23 Issue 5) — Revision from May 2026, available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and in a new improved online version with: optimised performance for quick and seamless navigation, a pair of permalinks for […]

The situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf has impacted the supply of Jet A-1 grade fuel, which is traditionally used in Europe. Aviation and fuel supply stakeholders are therefore reviewing the feasibility of using Jet A grade fuel, sourced from other regions of the world, to address a potential shortfall. In this context, […]

EASA Part-26 is a set of European aviation regulations that mandates additional airworthiness standards and safety improvements for aircraft the design of which has already been certified (i.e.,  aircraft in production or already in service). These focus on continued airworthiness and extending modern safety levels to older designs. There are a range of different requirements that apply to different […]

COLOGNE, April 30, 2026 – Thibauld Jongen has been appointed Certification Director for the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, effective from June 1, 2026. The Certification Directorate is responsible for EASA certifications of all aircraft, as well as validations of certifications by authorities in other countries that hold a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement with the […]

If you are chasing the heartbeat of American music, Clarksdale is not just a stop; it is a pilgrimage. Known as the birthplace of the blues, this gritty and soulful town in the Mississippi Delta offers far more than music. It is a place where stories linger in the air, where strangers quickly become friends, […]