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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > eu-entry-exit-system-ees-causing-lengthy-delays-at-airports-across-europe

EU's Entry/Exit System EES causing lengthy delays

4+ hour, 30+ min ago  (633+ words) With the EU's new Entry/ Exit System (EES) have taken effect as of 10 April, passengers are being warned of up to four-hour delays at airports across Europe. The European Union's EES initially launched on 12 October 2025 at select airports across Europe....

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > us-bombers-italy-sigonella-air-base-refusal

US bombers denied landing at Italian air base mid-flight

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (436+ words) Italy has refused permission for some US military aircraft to land at an air base in Sicily, according to local reporting. A group of bombers had filed a flight plan which included a stopover at Sigonella on route to the…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > spain-us-air-force-airspace-block-nato

Spain blocks US Air Force from its airspace, exposing NATO cracks

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (589+ words) The Government of Spain will not authorise United States military aircraft to use its military bases or its airspace for operations related to the conflict with Iran. First reported by Spain's El Pa's newspaper, the move was later confirmed by…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > beond-london-paris-europe-expansion-dubai

All-business airline be Ond is coming to London and Paris

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (607+ words) Premium leisure carrier be Ond is set to expand its European network with new routes to London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle, as it continues to position itself as a high-end alternative on long-haul leisure routes. The airline plans…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > spain-extends-hornet-harrier-service-life

Spain prolongs legacy Hornet and Harrier operations

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (557+ words) Spain is to extend the service life of its legacy F/A-18 Hornets and AV-8 B Harrier II jump jets. These are expected to remain in service until around 2040 and 2032, respectively, and will make Spain the final operator of one or…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > greece-orders-eight-airbus-h215-helicopters-to-fight-forest-fires

Greece orders eight Airbus H215 helicopters to fight forest fires - AGN

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (604+ words) On 30 April 2025 Airbus Helicopters announced that it had signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft). These will be used to support…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > wizz-air-fleet-and-network-expansion-plans

Inside Wizz Air's fleet and network expansion plans

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (1024+ words) Having launched 9 new bases in the past year, Wizz Air is now preparing to further expand its network and fleet. Since launching just over two decades ago, Wizz Air has grown into one of Europe's largest low-cost carriers. The airline…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > rome-europes-most-passenger-friendly-airports

Ranked: Europe's most passenger-friendly airports

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (459+ words) Leonardo da Vinci'Fiumicino Airport in Rome has earned a top spot as the most passenger-friendly gateway in Europe. The honours result from a new study by travel booking platform Omio, which has ranked Europe's airports based on their security screening,…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > long-haul-flight-schedule-changes-europe-14

This week's long-haul flight schedule changes from Europe

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (500+ words) Each week, Aerospace Global News takes a look at some of the long-haul'route'changes to and from Europe, all of which are subject to further adjustments. This is the 14th edition. This week, Luxair announced its plan to launch flights to Abu…...

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aerospaceglobalnews. com > news > europe-light-combat-aircraft-turboprop-super-tucano

If Embraer's Super Tucano works, why is Europe studying its own light combat aircraft?

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (868+ words) For more than two decades, the Brazilian-built A-29 Super Tucano has quietly shaped how air forces think about low-cost combat aviation. Designed for environments where speed and stealth are less critical than persistence, affordability and precision, the turboprop aircraft has become…...