MilitaryAirbus Coordinates Several European Defence Fund Projects European aircraft manufacturer Airbus will be participating in 10 projects focused on defense research and development that are funded by the European Commission through its European Defence Fund (EDF). These projects focus…
RegulationOPINION: EASA's U-Space Framework This article is contributed by Richard Hakes, Oliver Beiersdorf, and Julia Norsetter of global law firm Reed Smith. January 26, 2023, marked an important milestone in making advanced air mobility (AAM) a…
MilitaryAirbus Launches Two R&D Projects As Part of the European Defence Fund Airbus recently launched two research and development (R&D) projects which are funded by the European Defense Fund (EDF). The two projects, the European Defence Operational Collaborative Cloud (EDOCC) and the EU Next…
Electrification and SustainabilityConsortium of Manufacturers Unite to Find Cleaner Aviation Technologies Various aerospace technology companies have come together in a collaborative partnership to develop water-enhanced and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft. The partnership, coordinated by MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU), is supported by…
Electrification and SustainabilityAre EU Green Deal Aviation Targets Attainable? The European Commission adopted a sweeping set of climate proposals aimed at reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 that will significantly impact the aviation industry. While…
RegulationFirst Remote ID Technology to Comply with US and EU Airspace Rules The U.S. and E.U. have both recently announced final rules for Remote Identification (Remote ID) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) when flying in the national airspace. A new security system made by…
RegulationEASA 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…
CommercialClash of the Titans: WTO Rules EU Illegally Favored Airbus to the Tune of $22B The World Trade Organization (WTO) Tuesday found that the European Union has failed to honor multiple previous rulings and has provided more than $22 billion of illegal subsidies to European aircraft maker Airbus aiding…
ConnectivityMile-High Wi-Fi Across European Airlines Airlines in 30 European countries will be able to offer passengers complimentary connectivity soon, thanks to the European Aviation Network. Test flights have reportedly gone well, providing speeds exceeding 75 mbps with…