On Wednesday, August 12, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of Spain and Portugal, as the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, casting its shadow across the Iberian Peninsula. While northern Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal will experience totality, much of the rest of the two countries will see a partial eclipse.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive requiring urgent structural inspections on 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were discovered in critical wing components.

Airbus has issued an urgent safety bulletin to all A320 Family operators after new analysis revealed that intense solar radiation may corrupt aircraft flight-control data under specific conditions. The discovery follows a recent operational event involving an A320-series jet, prompting the manufacturer to order precautionary measures across the global fleet.

The EU-Japan agreement will give all EU air carriers non-discriminatory access to routes between the EU and Japan, thereby promoting open and fair competition. Read more on our blog!

EASA approves Ryanair's high-density Boeing 737 MAX 8200 certification. Check it out on our blog!