European Union News
Russian aircraft shut out of global airspace
The European Union, Canada and the UK are among the countries to have banned Russian planes from the airspace in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
EU to launch Covid-19 passport in July
The aim of the new tool is to facilitate safe and free movement during the Covid-19 pandemic by providing proof that a person has been vaccinated against the virus.
EU outlines plans for vaccine passports
The European Commission has issued proposals for a digital green certificate designed to facilitate safe free movement inside the European Union during the Covid-19 pandemic.
European slot waiver extended until autumn
Airlines for Europe welcomed the agreement saying it would “help to mitigate the economic impact of the crisis on European airlines and avoid the unnecessary operation of empty flights”.
Germany seeks to delay opening of European ski resorts
Authorities in Germany are seeking to keep ski resorts in Europe closed until January as part of the battle against Covid-19. The move comes as the country extends a partial lockdown into December.
US Travel Association critical of European ban
Reports indicate the European Union is ready to ban most travellers from the United States, Russia and dozens of other countries deemed too risky in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
European Commission seeks to lift border controls by end of June
The European Commission has called on member states to lift all border restrictions by the end of June. The request comes amid a “fast improving” Covid-19 situation in many countries, home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson said.
Millions of seats cancelled following EU border closure
As many as 48,200 flights and 10.2 million seats could be scrapped after the European Union moved to close external borders for 30 days earlier this week. That is according to new research from ForwardKeys.
European Union bans travellers from outside bloc
The European Union is banning travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days in a battle to contain the spread of coronavirus. In an unprecedented move, the external borders of 26 EU states will be closed.
European Union to act over coronavirus ghost flights
Officials at the European Union are seeking to offer struggling airlines a lifeline by suspending rules forcing them to run almost empty planes in order to keep prized landing slots.
New EU-wide rules on drone operations
The European Commission has adopted common EU-wide rules setting technical requirements for drones. They will set features and capabilities that drones must have in order to be flown safely and, at the same time, help foster investment and innovation in this promising sector.
European Parliament approves no-deal aviation arrangements
The European parliament has voted in support of UK airlines still being able to operate routes to and from the UK to EU countries, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.