Regulation

EASA Given More Power Over European Aviation

The Council of the European Union has updated safety rules for Europe including a new mandate consolidating the full spectrum of Europe's aviation landscape under the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The…

ATM Modernization

NextGen Program Needs an Integrated Approach, Stakeholders Say

With current NextGen programs and initiatives, and the interests of commercial airlines, air traffic controllers, general aviation operators, lawmakers and the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into national airspace, there are…

Connectivity

Eutelsat Makes, Scraps Plan to Buy Inmarsat

Update: Eutelsat said Tuesday that it no longer intends to make an acquisition offer for Inmarsat, though it will reserve the right to reconsider its position within the next six months. The…

Military

F-35 Former Head Talks JSF Next Steps at AIAA

As the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program moves from low-rate initial production into full-rate production, manufacturer Lockheed Martin’s focus shifts from initial development to sustainment and continuous capability development…

Commercial

EasyJet Execs on Upcoming IFC Endeavors

EasyJet is one of the biggest airlines in Europe, flying around 90 million passengers throughout the continent each year. Consequently, what it does in terms of IFC could have huge influence across the…