Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules for Ground Handling (Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/20). The new Easy Access Rules for Ground Handling (EAR for GH) incorporate the requirements for competent authorities to conduct oversight of ground handling organisations as well as the requirements for the safe provision […]

Summary: Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, has posted a 42% year-on-year increase in first-half net profit, reaching $2.92 billion (€2.54 billion) for the six months ending September 30, 2025. The strong results were driven by higher fares, steady passenger growth, and resilient demand despite ongoing industry challenges. Financial Performance Ryanair Holdings announced that profit after […]

Summary: A UPS cargo aircraft crashed near Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, according to state officials. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has warned that the casualty toll is likely to rise as emergency crews continue recovery operations. The Incident The aircraft, identified as UPS […]

Cologne/Oslo, November 4, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Norway’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway) have signed a landmark cooperation agreement at the Zero Emission Regional Aviation Conference 2025 (ZERAC25). The agreement will drive innovation, research, and learning through Norway’s International Test Arena, a hub known for pioneering operations of sustainable […]

As part of EASA’s mandate under Article 89 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, the Agency is required to monitor and report on socio-economic factors that affect aviation safety. In carrying out this task, EASA invites all pilots, cabin crew, and operational control personnel (OCC/dispatchers/ flight operations officers) across Europe to take part in the EASA Art.89 Survey […]

Eastern Airways has suspended all flights and filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, marking a potential end to the UK regional airline’s 28-year operation amid mounting financial pressure. Sudden Halt to Operations On 27 October 2025, UK regional carrier Eastern Airways announced the immediate suspension of all flights, citing severe financial strain. […]

Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, completed its inaugural passenger flight on Sunday, October 26, 2025, landing at London’s Heathrow Airport and officially marking its entry into global aviation. The maiden service, designated Flight RX401, departed Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport at 3:26 a.m. local time and touched down in London six hours and […]

Europe Faces Flight Disruptions as Weather and Labor Unrest Hit Major Hubs ✈️ Summary As of October 24, 2025, European airports have reported 269 flight cancellations and over 1,200 delays, with disruptions concentrated in Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and Madrid. The primary causes include Storm Benjamin, which has battered northern Europe, and ongoing strike actions affecting […]

✈️ Summary Flight operations across the United States are experiencing moderate disruption today, with 202 cancellations and 2,032 delays reported nationwide. While airlines such as JetBlue, Alaska, Southwest, Spirit, and American are among those affected, the scale of disruption is significantly lower than some online reports suggest. 📊 Verified Flight Data According to FlightAware, a […]

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed an updated Memorandum of Cooperation, strengthening the agencies’ commitment to advancing sustainability, innovation, and safety in the aviation and chemical sectors.The aim is to ensure the protection of human health and the environment, while fostering a competitive and resilient European industry. EASA, […]