EASA enters new era of cooperation with the German Military Aviation Authority

On 20 March 2025, the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Director of the German Military Aviation Authority (Luftahrtamt der Bundeswehr ‘LufABw’), Major General Jan Kuebart, co-signed in Cologne a bilateral agreement and a bilateral arrangement to enhance the European aviation system’s safety through strengthened and pragmatic […]

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China’s CCECC to Invest $1.4 Billion in Tanzania-Zambia Railway Upgrade

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has committed to investing $1.4 billion to upgrade the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (TAZARA), a crucial route for copper and cobalt exports from central Africa. The move aims to boost the efficiency of this key trade corridor, which faces logistical bottlenecks, particularly in South Africa. Of the total investment, $1 […]

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Major Fire Causes Chaos at Heathrow Airport, Flights Disrupted Globally with Over 1000 Flights Affected

A massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport has forced the airport to close indefinitely on Friday, 21 March, causing widespread disruption. The blaze, which saw flames and thick smoke visible from miles away, led to a major power outage, affecting one of the world’s busiest airports. The London Fire Brigade responded […]

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How many Aircraft are in the air at a given moment?

Snapshot of Air Traffic: Maximum and Minimum Aircraft in the Sky in 2024 In 2024, air traffic reached notable highs and lows, offering a fascinating glimpse into global and European flight patterns. According to data from EUROCONTROL, the highest number of airborne aircraft within a 15-minute interval occurred on 6 September 2024, between 11:30 and […]

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Ireland Joins IALA Council to Strengthen Global Maritime Safety

Ireland has been elected to the Council of the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), a significant step for the country in shaping the future of maritime safety and navigation standards worldwide. The election took place during IALA’s inaugural General Assembly in Singapore on February 20, 2025. As a Council […]

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CEI 2025.01 — Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities: FSTD and Flight Test

EASA has published a new call for expression of interest (CEI) to be accredited as qualified entity. Qualified Entities are an essential building block in the Agency’s outsourcing strategy of certification and oversight tasks. CEI Number: 2025.01Categories of Tasks: FSTD, Flight TestingClosing Date: 25 April 2025 (23:59 CET) EASA seeks to accredit a maximum of three Qualified […]

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President Trump Administration to enforce new travel ban on people from 41 countries: Full list included

41 nations could face US travel ban. A new policy proposal by US President Donald Trump aims to restrict travel to the United States from 41 different countries. Governments of the affected nations have been informed that they have 60 days to rectify specific concerns; otherwise, they will remain on the restricted list. According to […]

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EASA publishes updated Easy Access Rules for ATM/ANS — Provision of Services – Revision from March 2025 is out!

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published a new revision of the Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation Services (EAR for ATM/ANS) — Provision of Services. This Revision from March 2025 incorporates the below listed regulatory material on information security, ATM/ANS systems and constituents, the definition of SIGMET and certain requirements […]

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Bulgaria Awards €448 Million EMU Contract to Alstom for Fleet Expansion

Bulgaria has awarded Alstom a €448 million contract to supply 35 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs), marking a significant step forward for the country’s railway modernization efforts. The contract, part of Bulgaria’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, also includes 15 years of fleet maintenance. Following a lengthy tender process and a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court, […]

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German Airport Strike Cause Travel Chaos: 3,400 Flights Canceled with Half a Million People Stranded

Massive Labor Strike Paralyzes German Air Travel, Leaving Passengers in Limbo A nationwide labor strike in Germany has triggered a full-scale disruption of air travel, grounding over 3,400 flights and leaving more than 500,000 passengers stranded across the country. The strike, which began at Hamburg Airport, quickly spread to 11 major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, […]

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