Air Transport in the EU

Latest news about Air Transport Policy in the European Union

EU airline pollution plan could spark trade wars — 04 July 2008, 21:59 CET

A plan by the European Union to impose a carbon dioxide emissions quota for all airlines flying into and out of the bloc could spark trade wars, aviation industry officials warn.

European airlines angered by EU 'CO2 tax' — 27 June 2008, 17:11 CET

European airlines complained Friday that new EU rules on carbon dioxide emissions will cost them EUR 4.8 billion a year and threaten their future.

EU seeks to end fragmentation of European airspace — 26 June 2008, 17:07 CET

The European Commission called on Wednesday for Europe to shake up the way it manages its highly fragmented airspace so that carriers waste less time, money and fuel.

IATA head slams EU plans to include aviation in emissions trading — 25 June 2008, 16:24 CET

The International Air Transport Association on Wednesday criticised European Union proposals to include the aviation industry in a scheme that would require airlines to trade emission allowances.

EU court rules post-9/11 aid to Olympic Airways legal — 25 June 2008, 14:14 CET

Greek state aid granted to airline Olympic Airways in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the United States met EU rules, a top European court ruled on Wednesday.

EU parliament committee backs plans against hidden charges in air fares — 25 June 2008, 00:21 CET

A European Parliament committee approved European plans on Tuesday requiring that air fares clearly include all extra charges so passengers know exactly what they are paying.

Australia, EU to hold talks on 'open skies' aviation pact — 17 June 2008, 10:47 CET

Australia and the EU will next month launch talks on forging a historic "open skies" aviation pact that could remove restrictions on flights between the two continents, a minister said Tuesday.

EU probes Italian state loan to Alitalia — 11 June 2008, 16:12 CET

The Commission launched on Wednesday an illegal state aid probe into a 300-million-euro government loan to ailing Italian airline Alitalia.

EU seals air passenger data deal with Australia — 05 June 2008, 22:48 CET

EU interior ministers sealed Thursday a deal allowing personal information about European air travellers to be handed over to Australian customs officials when they fly there.

EU approves state aid for two Polish airports — 04 June 2008, 13:56 CET

The European Commission approved on Wednesday nearly 300 million euros in state aid to build a new airport in eastern Poland and upgrade another in the north.

Italian government in new push to sell off Alitalia — 30 May 2008, 19:11 CET

The Italian government said Friday it was launching a new push to sell the ailing Alitalia, acknowledging that the national airline was in a "critical" state.

Alitalia sale relaunched by govt: minister — 30 May 2008, 15:40 CET

The Italian government agreed Friday to relaunch the sale of struggling flag-carrier Alitalia which is in a "critical" state, Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti announced.

Indonesian carrier passes key safety audit: president — 29 May 2008, 14:30 CET

Indonesian flag carrier Garuda has passed an international safety audit which should help it shake off a ban from European Union airspace, the company president said Thursday.

Boeing says EU comments on A350 funding 'step in right direction' — 28 May 2008, 19:47 CET

Boeing says it is encouraged by statements by EU transport ministers that any aid given to Airbus for its new A350 jet must be in line with WTO rules.

Air France-KLM aims for EUR 1bn profit despite oil price — 22 May 2008, 09:56 CET

Air France-KLM said Thursday it is aiming for operating income in 2008-2009 of one billion euros (1.58 billion dollars) despite record oil prices.

Minister sets 4-billion-euro floor price for Prague airport: report — 19 May 2008, 16:20 CET

The Prague-Ruzyne airport should be sold for at least 4.0 billion euros (6.2 billion dollars), Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek stressed in remarks published on Monday.

New 'OpenSkies' carrier cleared for takeoff — 16 May 2008, 22:47 CET

OpenSkies, a new transatlantic airline created by British Airways, said Friday it won approval from US regulators to launch flights between New York and Paris starting in June.

EU,US launch daunting new round of 'Open Skies' talks — 15 May 2008, 19:59 CET

EU and US officials launched a second stage of talks Thursday aimed at improving transatlantic air travel, with the US team warning they could drag on into the next decade.

Consumers ripped off by misleading online airline tickets, says EU — 08 May 2008, 15:04 CET

Consumers are getting ripped off by misleading information for airline tickets sold online, the EU's top consumer protection official said on Thursday, promising a crackdown if the industry fails to clean up its act.

EU drops maximum carry-on luggage limit — 05 May 2008, 16:37 CET

The Commission has dropped plans to limit the size of carry-on bags allowed on airplanes after finding the measure would be too much of a burden for passengers.

Berlusconi slams EU doubts on Alitalia loan: report — 24 April 2008, 23:44 CET

Italy's incoming prime minister Silvio Berlusconi Thursday criticised the European Commission for questioning a move by the state to bail out cash-strapped flag carrier Alitalia with a loan.

Alitalia rescue plan hits EU turbulence — 24 April 2008, 18:15 CET

The European Commission has voiced concern about Italian plans for a bailout of Alitalia, raising the prospect that EU regulators might block a vital state loan to the ailing airline.

Italian government to detail Alitalia loan terms to EU — 24 April 2008, 18:15 CET

The outgoing Italian government said Thursday it would provide details of its emergency loan for the near bankrupt national airline Alitalia to the European Commission within 10 working days.

EU regulators voice doubts on Italy's Alitalia rescue plan — 24 April 2008, 14:30 CET

The Commission has doubts that an Italian plan to help troubled airline Alitalia is on commercial terms, and will seek more details on whether illegal state aid is involved.

EU regulators examine Alitalia rescue plan — 23 April 2008, 23:41 CET

Italian authorities have given the European Commission a letter explaining how they plan to help troubled airline Alitalia and EU regulators are examining the scheme.