Polish Transport Minister Dariusz Klimczak called it a “historic decision”: After lengthy negotiations, the EU member states have agreed on new rules for flight delay compensation. In the future, compensation will only be available after a delay of four hours.
By Marion Bergermann
The European fuel industry is defending itself against accusations from the aviation industry that the European production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is only making slow progress. The industry is clearly on target for fuels, they say.
By Lukas Knigge
Following a court ruling, the European Commission has reviewed and re-approved German state aid for the airline Condor. The criterion of sufficient profit sharing for Germany is now met.
By Marion Bergermann
European aviation has almost fully recovered from the pandemic by 2024 – with serious consequences for the climate. A new study shows that a large proportion of aviation emissions remain unpriced.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission has published an internal estimate of how much green hydrogen the industrial, shipping and aviation sectors will have to use by law by 2030. However, the range of fluctuation is wide.
By Manuel Berkel
Current legislation will increase the demand for SAFs in the coming years. Read about how much money is needed for this in Table.Briefings.
By Lisa Kuner
The Commission had set quotas for the blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the Fit for 55 package. In a new report, it expresses its satisfaction with the progress made by the industry.
By Lukas Knigge
There are signs of further détente between India and China. Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart Vikram Misri agreed, among other things, to resume direct flights. The exchange of journalists is also to be facilitated.
By Leonardo Pape
The aviation industry is failing to meet its self-imposed climate targets, even though it has lowered its targets several times. Airlines are hardly making any progress in increasing the use of sustainable fuels.
By Nico Beckert
The European Commission is investigating 20 airlines on suspicion of greenwashing. In addition to questionable compensation for their greenhouse gas emissions, other green promises are also under scrutiny.
By Lukas Bayer
