Transport in the EU

Latest business news about Transport in the European Union

EU Parliament eases road for hydrogen cars — 04 September 2008, 16:25 CET

The European Parliament takes a step towards the introduction of hydrogen-powered cars on Europe's roads, calling for common criteria for the technology.

EU probes BA, A.Airlines, Iberia transatlantic pact — 31 August 2008, 14:14 CET

The Commission launches an anti-trust probe into an agreement between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia to cooperate on transatlantic flights.

EU seeks answers from Ryanair on ticket cancellations — 21 August 2008, 14:23 CET

The European Commission has written to Irish budget airline Ryanair seeking information on whether it is breaking European law by cancelling bookings made on third-party websites.

EU to publish list of items banned on planes — 10 August 2008, 11:49 CET

The Commission is to make public the lists of items which passengers may not bring on planes as cabin baggage, ahead of a European court ruling.

Brussels approves Delta's bid for Northwest Airlines — 07 August 2008, 23:21 CET

EU regulators on Wednesday approved a bid by Delta Airlines of the United States for its smaller rival Northwest, smoothing the way towards the creation of the world's biggest airline.

EU opens the way for 'cars that talk' — 05 August 2008, 16:48 CET

Cars stuck in traffic or on slippery roads will be able to communicate with other vehicles in a bid to cut down on traffic jams and road accidents, under European Commission plans unveiled Tuesday.

'OpenSkies' airline announces new transatlantic route — 28 July 2008, 22:29 CET

OpenSkies, a new airline taking advantage of more flexible rules on carriers across the Atlantic, said Monday it was to launch a new daily service between Amsterdam and New York.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) - guide — 28 July 2008, 18:12 CET

The EU and the US are each other's main trading partners and account for the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world. They are also the largest players in global trade.

US unveils online travel permit to enter force in January — 30 July 2008, 18:36 CET

People who do not need a visa to fly to the United States will have to answer questions about their health and past crimes under a new electronic system.

EU to maintain Indonesian flight ban — 24 July 2008, 17:51 CET

The European Union will maintain a ban on all Indonesian airlines flying into its airspace because of safety concerns, the European Commission said on Thursday.

EU drops Iran's Mahan Airlines from safety blacklist — 24 July 2008, 18:16 CET

The European Commission dropped on Thursday Iran's Mahan Airlines from its safety blacklist of carriers banned from EU skies, but kept Indonesian airlines on the list in an update.

EU proposes to lift restrictions on Bulgarian airlines — 23 July 2008, 00:55 CET

The European Commission proposes to lift EU restrictions on Bulgarian airlines, on the eve of a report due to condemn corruption and mismanagement of European funds in the country.

Sunscreen products - EU guide — 16 July 2008, 11:30 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about consumer policy and the rights of consumer in the European Union.

500 balloons to celebrate OSCE surveillance flights — 14 July 2008, 18:08 CET

Members of the Open Skies Treaty, which allows aerial surveillance between OSCE states, launched 500 balloons Monday in Vienna to celebrate the 500th observation flight due to take place later this month, the organisation said in a statement.

Emirates chief slams British, EU aviation policies — 14 July 2008, 09:57 CET

The president of Emirates airline on Monday criticised the policies being imposed by Britain and the European Union on airlines that he said were stifling moves towards greater efficiency.

Greening Transport Package - guide — 08 July 2008, 19:51 CET

News, background information and web links about road, rail, air and maritime transport policies of the European Union.

EP vote on including aviation in EU Emissions Trading System - guide — 08 July 2008, 18:02 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about environment policy in the European Union.

IATA criticises EU move on aviation emissions — 08 July 2008, 18:23 CET

Aviation industry association IATA on Tuesday slammed the European Parliament's move to force airlines to cap their greenhouse gas emisisons from 2012 and to pay for some of their pollution.

Euro-MPs force CO2 caps on airlines — 09 July 2008, 23:13 CET

Members of the European Parliament have voted to force airlines to rein in their fast- growing greenhouse gas emissions from 2012, infuriating a sector struggling to cope with soaring fuel prices.

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.

EU opens bidding for Galileo satnav network — 01 July 2008, 17:48 CET

The European Commission invited bids on Tuesday for contractors to participate in the construction of the European Union's much delayed Galileo satellite navigation network.

Single European Sky II - guide — 25 June 2008, 16:40 CET

News, background information and web links about road, rail, air and maritime transport policies of the European Union.

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 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.