Europe: Transport

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a comprehensive civil aviation strategy and established an Interagency Coordination Centre to prepare for the eventual resumption of flights across the country. The strategy, outlined in Order No. 677-r and Resolution No. 888, sets out a phased approach for post-war reactivation of Ukrainian air traffic and integration into the EU aviation system, with implementation spanning 2026-2030.

The European Union has agreed on a major legislative reform to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, introducing significant changes to air passenger rights across the EU. Set to enter force in August 2027, the reform strengthens existing protections while introducing new obligations for airlines, including proactive notification duties, enhanced rerouting requirements, and expanded protections for passengers with reduced mobility.

The Isle of Man Ship Registry has released its Q2 2026 Port State Control Notice, revealing critical inspection trends and deficiency patterns across Manx flagged vessels. Fire safety, certificates and documentation, and life saving appliances emerged as the highest-risk categories, collectively accounting for over a third of all deficiencies recorded during the quarter.