European Union: Aviation

Article 83bis of the Chicago Convention enables aircraft registered in one state to be operated by an entity in another state through formal agreements that transfer regulatory responsibilities. Malta's unique aircraft operator registry system allows non-Maltese operators to register aircraft while maintaining Malta's security framework and Cape Town Convention protections for lessors and financiers.

The European Commission has opened a consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Regulation No 598/2014, which establishes a procedural framework for managing noise pollution at major airports across the European Union. Stakeholders including airport operators, air carriers, environmental organizations, and aviation authorities have until 19 November 2026 to submit their contributions on whether the regulation has achieved its objectives and remains fit for purpose.

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In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100...

The European Commission has launched consultations on alternative fuels infrastructure and air transport state aid guidelines, while new regulations address greenhouse gas emissions accounting and railway capacity coordination. Recent proposals aim to simplify cross-border rail travel through unified booking systems and passenger protection measures, alongside guidance for the transport sector on fuel supply disruptions.

Ο θετικός ρυθμός ανάπτυξης του ΑΕΠ οφείλεται κυρίως στους τομείς: «Χονδρικό και Λιανικό Εμπόριο, Επισκευή μηχανοκινήτων οχημάτων», «Ενημέρωση και Επικοινωνίες» και «Χρηματοπιστωτικές και Ασφαλι

Aircraft registration in Ireland has gone digital with the launch of MySRS (My Safety Regulation System), the Irish Aviation Authority's (IAA) new online portal designed to streamline filings and improve efficiency for airlines...

In Sere Holdings Ltd v Health Service Executive and IAS Medical Ltd [2024] IECA 197, the Court of Appeal allowed Sere's appeal and remitted the case to High Court.

The rapid proliferation of drones across Europe has reshaped entire sectors from commercial photography and media production to infrastructure inspection, public safety operations, and environmental monitoring.