EU tightens sanctions, extends flight ban on airlines operating in Russia
The European Commission has unveiled the latest sanctions package against Moscow, which includes an extension of the flight…
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Korean Air gets final approval from the European Commission on Asiana merger
The European Union has finally given the green light for Korean Air’s proposed takeover of Asiana Airlines. The…
European Commission investigates compliance of €321.2M German aid to Condor
The European Commission has launched a detailed investigation into the €321.2 million restructuring aid granted by Germany to…
Business aviation group joins Dassault in legal action against EU Commission
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has joined Dassault Aviation in legal action against the EU Commission. Dassault…
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…
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…
Air Incheon preferred buyer for Asiana cargo segment in Korean Air merger
South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon is reportedly the preferred buyer of Asiana’s cargo segment as part of…
European Commission worried over IAG’s Air Europa acquisition
The European Commission has expressed concerns about the proposed acquisition of Air Europa by International Consolidated Airlines Group…
Head of Safety Promotion at EASA: regulation and risk in the digital era
Technological advancements, drones, eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) innovations are fast approaching certification and integration into existing…
EU competition authorities to investigate acquisition of Air Europa by Iberia
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Air Europa, Spain’s second largest airline,…
EC launches investigation into Lufthansa’s acquisition of ITA Airways
The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of an equity stake in Italian…
Asiana Airlines delays final decision on Korean Air takeover bid
Asiana Airlines has delayed a final decision on a merger with Korean Air following a board meeting between…
Ryanair wins legal challenge against Italian state aid to airlines during COVID
Ryanair has won its legal challenge against Italian state aid given to airlines during the COVID pandemic. On May…
EU Commission sends Korean Air statement of objections over Asiana takeover
The European Commission has informed Korean Air of its preliminary view that its proposed takeover of Asiana may…
EU adopts law to support Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) usage in Europe
The European Union (EU) is moving forward with a law that would mandate the increasing usage of Sustainable…
European authorities to probe Romania’s state aid for Blue Air
The European Commission (EC) announced that it has opened an in-depth investigation into the state aid given by…
European Commission approves ban on short domestic flights across France
The European Commission approved a measure by the French government to ban short domestic flights when an equivalent…
Preparing for the unexpected: EU plans to extend some airport slot flexibility
The European Commission plans to extend a tool created during the pandemic that allows airlines to seek exemptions…