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The A350 freighter derivative would enter service in 2025 though Airbus has not yet announced a launch customer.

European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.

EU antitrust regulators conclude that German state and restructuring aid to Condor comply with European state aid rules.

The European Commission is seeking to introduce a sustainable aviation fuel blending mandate starting in 2025.

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.

The pandemic’s implications for aircraft recycling range from more momentum to paralysis.

OEM leadership appears generally unfazed by likely further consolidation of the airliner leasing business.

Luxaviation Belgium is seeing demand grow for intra-Europe charter flights as well as interest from potential aircraft buyers.

Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.

Europe’s airlines and airports lament the uncoordinated and unaligned approach to the verification of the EU Digital Covid Certificate.

Covid-19 has led to buoyant demand for intra-Europe charter flying, as well as strong interest of people/companies wanting to purchase a business aircraft.

Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.

European Operators Mixed About Brexit Impact

The ReFuelEU legislative proposal would include a blending mandate on all flights departing from European airports.

Airlines must accept that the “greening” of aviation is a medium to long-term reality, said Etihad boss Tony Douglas.

Business aviation activity lags in Europe but recovery is expected in the second half of the year.

Q & A with EBAA secretary-general Athar Husain Khan.

Europe’s largest low-cost airline had planned to get 14 Max 8-200 jets before summer but now says it might receive none.

EASA describes the Israeli-Hamas conflict as a “matter of high concern for commercial aviation.”

The European Commission has recommended easing border restrictions on non-essential travel for fully vaccinated individuals.

The European airframer expresses the need to change the “unhealthy” market balance between itself and Boeing in the all-cargo aircraft market.

Further integration of Emirates and short-haul sister airline Flydubai could elevate Dubai into an even bigger global hub, asserts Tim Clark.

The European Commission has approved the French bailout of Air France subject to conditions, including surrender of 18 daily slots at Paris Orly Airport.

Europe’s largest LCC expects to take delivery of its first high-seat density Max 8 in April and operate just 16 of them across its network this summer.

The chief executive of European LCC EasyJet sees hydrogen and electric propulsion as the best solution for short-haul flights.

Along with a paltry delivery total, ATR ended last year with net orders for three airplanes.

Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch flights between Europe and the U.S. in December using Boeing 787s.

The MRO arm of the Lufthansa Group attributes its product and customer diversity and investments in digital platforms for its ability to counter Covid-19.