Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency and EUROCONTROL joined forces this week, hosting a workshop with more than 100 experts from across the aviation sector to discuss the response to the growing operational impact of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) across European and neighbouring airspace.  GNSS are vital to modern aviation, […]

ENCODE, “EASA’s Noise Compliance Demonstration Evaluator”, is an MS Excel tool that can be used to calculate the noise level and confidence interval from data measured during a noise test performed in accordance with Chapter 10 of ICAO Annex 16, Volume I. The tool validates each individual test run against the limitations for environmental conditions and […]

Belgrade is one of Europe’s most compelling capital cities, a place where history, creativity and modern energy meet on the banks of the Danube and Sava rivers. It’s a city that rewards curiosity, slow wandering and a willingness to explore beyond the obvious. From medieval monasteries and fortresses to independent cafés, contemporary museums and traditional […]

COLOGNE, July 15 2026 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant evolution of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades. The new framework, established through Regulation (EU) 2026/781 and supported by new Certification Specifications (CS-FSTD Issue 1), modernises the […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from July 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators (EAR for TCO). This Revision incorporates into the EAR for TCO the amendments introduced by Management Board (MB) Decision 09-2026 into MB Decision 01-2023. MB Decision No 09-2026 amends the ‘TCO Authorisation Procedure’, […]

The EASA Scientific Committee (SciCom) Annual Report 2025 is now available. This report covers the Committee’s fourth year of operation, and presents the activities undertaken, key achievements, and recommendations for future work.  During 2025, the Scientific Committee continued its work through three dedicated Task Forces focusing on: the development of an EASA–Academia Networking Platform; the impact […]

If you’ve been following Travel Dave for a while, you’ll know that I’m always interested in finding new ways to make my travel blog work better for me. This blog post is for the Content Creators out there looking for advice on how to go full-time and support your travels with an online income. Not […]

EASA has published a new report on the state of science and knowledge on atmospheric icing in a climate change context, developed under the European Network on Impact of Climate Change on Aviation (EN-ICCA). The report examines what is currently known about atmospheric icing and considers how changing climatic conditions could affect this aviation-relevant weather […]

Exploring Alabama is like stepping into the living heartbeat of the Deep South. A place where history, innovation, soulful food, and warm hospitality blend into one unforgettable road trip. This journey takes you from the rocket‑fueled energy of Huntsville, through the cultural grit and culinary scene of Birmingham, into the powerful civil rights legacy of […]

Crossing into Louisiana, you will soon discover the warm hospitality, rich culture, and the unmistakable spirit of the Deep South. After a day that spans three states, the welcome becomes instantly personal at the Louisiana Welcome Centre, where Community Coffee and friendly local tips set the tone for the adventure ahead. This is where Cajun […]