Airports

Europe’s wake-up call: Invest in aviation research or lose ground
The region has long been a leader in aviation. However, the sector’s future position hangs in the balance — it is time to invest in research and innovation or risk falling behind.

Commission lobbies Commission over green jet fuel

Banned snacks pulled from Eurostar departures area at Brussels Midi station

UK Eurostar passengers risk £5K fines over banned snacks

London-bound plane crashes in India with 200+ passengers on board

Brexit pushes Gibraltar to open borders with EU for the first time

Leveling up 2.0: Rachel Reeves makes her pitch to Britain’s left-behind voters
Dutch brawl over airport noise sets tone for rest of Europe
The government is moving to limit flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, but that’s angering activists and the aviation industry.
Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow closes 2 major airports
A spat over the latest planned prisoner swap escalated as the Kremlin and Kyiv exchanged accusations over an ongoing delay.
Airports bash EU for not following the UK on easing security checks
C3 scanners don’t require passengers to be limited to 100-milliliter containers, but EU rules do.
The game plan of Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff is accused of being a ruthless political operator. What are his ambitions?
UK announces billions in fresh defense splurge amid worries about Russia
The plan, which includes building six new arms factories, will make Britain ready to fight a full-scale war, U.K. defense chief John Healey said.
Here’s the climate toll of Britain’s new Heathrow runway
Government documents obtained by POLITICO show environmental forecasts for the major airport expansion.
Germany arrests 3 over suspected Russian bomb plot and espionage
Officials say the group planned explosive parcel attacks to spread fear and destabilize the country.
Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow airports as Putin’s allies converge on Russia
Aeroflot said “temporary restrictions” were introduced at Moscow Sheremetyevo, while reports suggest flights at other Russian airports have been diverted.
Ukrainian drone attacks close Moscow airports
Kyiv warns it can’t guarantee the safety of those attending Friday’s Victory Day parade in Moscow.
France wants EU parcels levy to stem flood of cheap Chinese fast fashion imports
France fears U.S. President Donald Trump’s China tariffs will flood Europe with cheap goods via small parcels.
Dutch government unveils transport restrictions during NATO summit
Dozens of foreign leaders and ministers, headlined by U.S. President Donald Trump, are set to be in The Hague in June.
Former aide to far-right German lawmaker charged with spying for China
AfD politician Maximilian Krah denies he had knowledge about the activities of erstwhile assistant and says he was “deceived.”
The ‘worst thing’: Meloni interpreter apologizes after stumble at White House
Valentina Maiolini-Rothbacher said the incident during Meloni’s meeting with Trump was a “terrible setback.”
Trump threatens to abandon Ukraine ceasefire talks
U.S. president will say “you’re fools, you’re horrible people” and walk away if Moscow or Kyiv don’t play ball.
The untold story of how Trump shocked Europe in a few short days
When the world changed, here’s how it looked to political insiders.
British MP refused entry in Hong Kong on family visit
Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse has been vocal about human rights issues in Tibet and Hong Kong.
EU readies counterstrike on Big Tech and US banks over Trump’s mega tariffs
Brussels sees America’s transatlantic trade surplus in services as its Achilles’ heel.
The Great Grovel: How Trump forced elite institutions to bend to his will
The lessons we can take from how easily institutions have folded to Trump’s remarkable revenge campaign.
Turkey confirms arrest of Swedish journalist
The journalist’s incarceration comes in the context of huge protests in Istanbul against the arrest of opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu.
Heathrow boss defends handling of power outage as UK launches probe
Friday’s travel mayhem stemmed from a “clear planning failure,” the International Air Transport Association charged.
London’s Heathrow airport shut on Friday due to nearby fire
Europe’s busiest airport will remain closed all day after a fire at an electrical substation led to a power cut.
US has ‘cautious optimism’ on Ukraine ceasefire after Trump envoy’s Moscow visit
Kremlin confirms that Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday night, as the sides work toward a presidential summit.
New air traffic technology can make European skies more sustainable and competitive
From heightened security threats to CO2 emissions targets, pressures on aviation are growing. A new roadmap charts a course for modernizing critical air traffic management.
This newbie UK minister faces a baptism of fire on a key Labour promise
Miatta Fahnbulleh, left-wing-economist-turned Labour minister, has been tasked with cutting Brits’ energy bills. But convincing the Treasury to budge makes it a mammoth task.