Eco-Innovation Airports could power 100,000 homes if we covered them in solar panels Scientists have discovered that solarising airport roofs could be the next step towards a clean energy transition. 21/05/2021
France Algerian passengers 'stuck' at Paris airport due to COVID constraints A group of 25 have been stranded at Charles de Gaulle airport as they try to reach Algeria, where others also complain of being punished by the country's border closure. 19/03/2021
France Plane painted green in protest over France's climate crisis response Several of the protesters stood on the plane's wings, carrying banners reading: "Is there a pilot to save the climate?" 05/03/2021
Portugal Second Lisbon airport to be reconsidered amid environmental concerns Portugal’s aviation regulator ANAC has rejected a request for prior appraisal of the construction of a second airport in the capitol. 02/03/2021
Netherlands German man arrested over three high-profile money heists The 60-year-old man is alleged to have participated in the robberies in Cologne and Frankfurt between 2018 and 2019. 23/02/2021
no comment Parade marks opening of new runway at Moscow airport Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on Thursday opened its newly reconstructed runway. After the official opening and the ribbon cutting by senior managers at the airport, dozens of airfield vehicles marked the event. 25/12/2020
Netherlands Suspect arrested over 'bomb threat' at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee says they are still investigating the aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. 09/12/2020
Spain McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police. 06/10/2020
Germany Drone sighting causes flight chaos at Frankfurt airport Flights were severely disrupted at Frankfurt airport — one of Europe’s busiest hubs — because of a drone, police and air traffic controllers said. 02/03/2020
United Kingdom Expansion of Europe's busiest airport in doubt over climate change The court ruling could stall the £14 billion plan to expand Europe's busiest airport amid concerns over climate change, pollution and noise. 27/02/2020
