EU opens investigation into $6.5 billion COVID-19 state aid granted to Lufthansa
The European Union (EU) Commission has opened an “in-depth’ investigation into German state aid granted to Lufthansa during…
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EU clears path for Lufthansa’s $350 million takeover of ITA, conditions apply
The EU Commission has cleared the path for Lufthansa to purchase a 41% minority stake in Italian carrier…
Ryanair calls on EU to protect overflights during French ATC industrial action
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has once again called on the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen,…
EU official calls for Europe’s own aircraft carrier and missile defense shield
A European Union (EU) Commissioner believes discussions surrounding a European owned aircraft carrier will become “unavoidable” and the…
Russian airlines to complete foreign aircraft purchase by October, says ministry
Russian airlines will receive funds from the National Wealth Fund (NWF) to buy foreign-made aircraft currently on lease,…
EU probes open skies agreement with Qatar following corruption scandal
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have begun to probe an open skies agreement between the European Union…
EU drops sanctions on Airbus titanium supplier in Russia: report
The European Union has reportedly scrapped plans to include Russia’s largest titanium company, VSMPO-AVISMA, in its 7th sanctions…
Rosaviatsia warns of ‘retaliatory measures’ as EU blacklists Russian airlines
The Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia, Rosaviatsia has warned of “retaliatory measures” in response to the European…
Russia, EU close airspace to each other amid Ukraine war
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the EU banned all Russian-owned, registered, and controlled aircraft, including private jets belonging to…
EU to ban sales of aircraft to Russian airlines amid Ukraine invasion
The European Commission plans to prohibit sales of aircraft, spare parts as well as other related equipment to…
Court rejects LOT challenge to Lufthansa, easyJet deals for Air Berlin assets
A European Union Court has rejected a bid by LOT Polish Airlines to contest the Commission-approved purchase of…
EU, US bury the hatchet in 16-year old Airbus-Boeing subsidies war
The United States and European Union resolved the Airbus-Boeing government subsidies quarrel. On June 15, 2021, President of the…
Indonesia threatens to halt Airbus orders over spat with EU
Indonesia is reportedly considering halting the import of Airbus passenger aircraft as a result of a trade dispute…
Brexit uncertainty puts more pressure on EasyJet
EasyJet is expecting to report approximately £275 million ($361 million) loss before tax for the first half of 2019,…
Qatar Airways reaches Open Skies deal with the EU
Updated on 07.02.2019, at 11:45 (UTC +2) While the fiery dispute between U.S. legacy carriers and three major Gulf…