Eurocontrol News
Eurocontrol chief warns of millions of grounded passengers by 2040
The director general of Eurocontrol has addressed the capacity challenges faced by European aviation in 2018 and in the future, arguing capacity constrains could see passengers grounded in the near future.
Thousands of flights face delays following Eurocontrol glitch
Half of all flights in European airspace could be delayed following a technical glitch at the Eurocontrol centre in Brussels. Eurocontrol coordinates airspace over all 41-member states and expected to process 29,500 flights today.
Libya closes airspace to aviation traffic
The Libyan government has announced an immediate ceasefire in its offensive against rebels who have seized large areas of the country. The announcement came as a coalition of Western and Arab nations prepared for air strikes against Libyan forces.
Low-cost numbers drop for first time in 15 years
Low-cost air traffic witnessed its first drop in 15 years, with 4,600 flights a day in November 2008 compared to 4,900 in November 2007, according to Eurocontrol, the European body for air traffic control.