AEI warns EC of deteriorating safety standards

Aviation engineering lobby group Aircraft Engineers International (AEI) has written to the European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc, warning that some countries, such as Germany, are ignoring European safety regulations and allowing airlines to operate aircraft without carrying out the required safety checks. This practice has been acknowledged by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) claims […]

European Commission approves public support for Frankfurt-Hahn

The European Commission (EC) has found public support by the Land of Rhineland-Palatinate to loss-making Frankfurt-Hahn Airport in Germany to be in line with European Union state aid rules. This the EC says ensures the gateway can continue to serve the area’s transport needs until private investment enables its return to viability. Since 2009, Frankfurt-Hahn […]