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European tourism sector urges rethink over proposed ETIAS fee hike from €7 to €20

25 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Europe’s tourism industry warns the ETIAS fee increase could deter travellers and harm competitiveness, calling for transparency and proportionate pricing.

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European aviation and fuel sectors urge stronger policy to support sustainable aviation fuel deployment

18 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Aviation and fuel groups call on the EU to boost SAF investment and close the cost gap with kerosene.

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ERA warns US–EU trade dispute and tariffs from Trump could severely impact Europe’s regional aviation connectivity and economy

16 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ERA urges urgent resolution to avoid tariffs that risk higher airline costs, reduced services, and weakened regional connectivity across Europe.

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Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

26 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Malpensa airport’s Re-MXP project showcased in Brussels as a model for climate-resilient infrastructure

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European airports strengthen net zero commitment with new roadmaps and tougher transparency requirements

24 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Over 300 European airports have published net zero roadmaps, with many setting earlier targets and embracing stricter climate accountability measures.

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ACI EUROPE calls for urgent EU aviation strategy to fix competitiveness and support decarbonisation goals

23 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE urges the EU to reset aviation policy, warning of competitiveness decline and major risks to decarbonisation progress.

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European aviation leaders unite in Athens to defend fair, legal process for airport noise regulation

20 June 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Airports and airlines urge governments to enforce the Balanced Approach and protect connectivity from unjustified, politically driven aircraft noise restrictions across Europe.

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ACI EUROPE urges extension of operating aid for regional airports to safeguard connectivity

5 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

ACI EUROPE calls for extending operating aid to regional airports to protect vital air connectivity and ensure economic sustainability across Europe.

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Destination 2050 partners urge EU action on comprehensive aviation decarbonisation strategy and competitiveness

4 March 2025 | By

The Destination 2050 partners call for urgent EU action to ensure aviation decarbonisation while safeguarding the sector’s competitiveness and economic growth.

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Europe’s aviation leaders call on the European Commission to develop an Aviation Strategy focused on sustainability, competitiveness, and net zero goals, highlighting urgent policy actions needed.

5 February 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Europe's aviation leaders call on the European Commission to develop an Aviation Strategy focused on sustainability, competitiveness, and net zero goals, highlighting urgent policy actions needed.

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IATA criticises Spain’s decision to ban cabin bag fees, calling it anti-consumer and unlawful

25 November 2024 | By Gabriel Higgins

IATA has condemned Spain’s decision to ban cabin bag fees and impose airline fines, arguing it undermines pricing freedom, limits consumer choice, and violates established European Union laws.

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ACI Europe’s Best Airport Award winners for 2022 revealed

1 July 2022 | By International Airport Review

ACI Europe has announced its annual winners for the Best Airport Awards 2022, which were characterised by how airports are recovering post-COVID-19 pandemic and sustainability-related achievements.

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Landmark moment as rules finalised in first global emissions scheme

28 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

The European Commission has welcomed the endorsement by the International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) of the key rules of a scheme bent on tackling carbon dioxide emissions in the aviation sector.

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European Commission removes all airlines from Indonesia from EU Air Safety List

18 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

The European Commission has cleared all air carriers from Indonesia from the EU Air Safety list after improvements to the aviation safety situation in the country.

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What future does European aviation face?

13 June 2017 | By Henrik Hololei | Director-General for Mobility and Transport | European Comission

Director-General for Mobility and Transport Henrik Hololei discusses the impact of Brexit, the need for progress on the Single European Sky project and what the future holds for European aviation.

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