As part of a military exercise, the Federal Ministry of Transport published an announcement on 11 June 2025 regarding the temporary establishment of a flight restriction area in south-western German airspace. The affected area around the US Ramstein Air Base lies within the area of responsibility of the Langen Flight Information Region (FIR) and particularly affects general aviation, drone operators and model aircraft in the Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland region. The measure was officially announced under the name ED-R Ramstein in the news for

In connection with a large-scale military exercise in north-eastern German airspace, the Federal Ministry of Transport issued an announcement on 11 June 2025 designating several temporary and geographically limited areas with flight restrictions (ED-R) as well as danger areas in the Bremen flight information region and the upper Rhine flight information region. The measure primarily affects airspace over Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg and parts of Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein - with implications for civil air traffic, particularly for general aviation.

In the course of planned military activities, the Federal Ministry of Transport has established a temporary flight restriction area in the Bremen flight information region with effect from 26 May 2025. This affects the airspace around Bückeburg, where flight operations for civilian and unmanned aircraft will be significantly restricted between 25 and 28 June 2025. The measure was published in the aviation bulletin (NfL 2025-1-3497) and particularly affects general aviation (GA), drone operators and model aircraft in

In an announcement dated 23 May 2025, the Federal Ministry of Transport specified two temporary areas with flight restrictions (ED-R) in the Bremen flight information region (FIR). The temporally and spatially limited airspace closures particularly affect the north-west German area around the North Sea coast and the Jagel area in Schleswig-Holstein. The background to this measure is military activities as part of Bundeswehr training programmes and the associated safety requirements for civil air traffic. The details of the flight restrictions can be found below

With the publication of an updated Safety Information Bulletin (SIB 2024-10), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has once again drawn attention to the considerable risks that can be posed by lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries - especially when improperly transported or used on board aircraft. The reason for the new bulletin is an increase in safety-related incidents in civil aviation in connection with these widely used energy sources.

There is currently considerable unrest in the Belgian aviation community. Two major commercial airports - Antwerp (EBAW) and Ostend-Bruges (EBOS) - have effectively banned the operation of aircraft fuelled with AVGAS 100LL. This is justified by allegedly stricter environmental protection requirements. However, what sounds like ecological responsibility turns out on closer inspection to be legally questionable, technically rushed and potentially devastating in its effect - not just for the Belgian aviation industry, but for the entire aviation industry.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced new requirements for holders of FAA pilot licences residing outside the USA. These regulations require that affected individuals provide a physical address in the United States or designate a so-called "U.S. Agent for Service".

On 21 May 2025, the updated joint federal and state principles for the approval of public aviation events were published in "Nachrichten für Luftfahrer" (NfL 2025-1-3489). The aim is to ensure that air shows, aerobatic events and air sports competitions are organised in a uniform, legally compliant and risk-minimising manner throughout Germany.

Munich will host the UEFA Champions League final on 31 May 2025. As part of the extensive security precautions, the Federal Ministry of Transport has established a temporary flight restriction area above the Allianz Arena. The measure affects drones, model aircraft and all visual flights in the affected airspace.

With effect from 16 May 2025, the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA) in Braunschweig has published new minimum technical requirements for paramotor gliders and paramotor trikes. The updated airworthiness requirements comprehensively regulate the type testing, certification and safe operation of this special class of microlight aircraft.

With effect from 10 July 2025, the Federal Ministry of Transport has defined numerous new flight restriction areas (ED-R) or adapted existing regulations by general decree. The measures primarily affect general aviation and require private and professional pilots to pay increased attention when preparing for flights.

From 19 May 2025, several temporary danger zones for air traffic will apply in Mecklenburg Bay. The reason for this is the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual range. This means increased vigilance and rescheduling, especially for general aviation pilots.

The introduction of the ACR-PCR method marks the dawn of a new era in international aviation infrastructure. Austria is also adapting to the new ICAO requirements - with the aim of strengthening operational safety, resource conservation and international harmonisation.

With effect from 25 April 2025, the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) has published a comprehensively revised regulation for conducting visual approaches under instrument flight rules (IFR). The announcement, published in "Nachrichten für Luftfahrer", defines standardised requirements, procedures and restrictions under which visual approaches are permitted - both at the pilot's initiative and at the suggestion of air traffic control. The new standard ensures that visual approaches are integrated efficiently and safely into approach operations.

As part of a planned military exercise, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has announced the establishment of a temporary flight restriction zone in south-eastern Bavaria with effect from 24 April 2025. The new zone is called "ED-R Reichenhall" and affects the upper controlled airspace in the Munich flight information region. The measure is based on Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO) and will be activated as part of military activities lasting several days. All

With effect from 30 April 2025, a new temporary flight restriction zone will come into force in northern Schleswig-Holstein: "ED-R Klixbüll". This measure was established by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs on the basis of Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO) and affects all aircraft, including drones and model aircraft. The reason for the closure is a long-term research project in cooperation with the company SkySails Power GmbH. What this means for

With the start of the new 2025 flying season, many glider pilots are in for an unpleasant surprise when looking at the current ICAO glider chart: the usual altitude information, the chart material and even the print quality appear to have changed - and are causing justified irritation. The cause is a far-reaching change in chart production by German Air Traffic Control (DFS), which affects the charts for both gliders and motorised aircraft.

On 1 May 2025, a comprehensively revised announcement of the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF) will come into force, which regulates the behaviour in the event of a radio link failure during a flight. The new regulation is based on Section 29 (1) No. 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO) and specifies, among other things, the EU legal framework in accordance with Annex SERA.14083 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 923/2012. The new regulation serves to standardise and clarify existing procedures, especially for flights under instrument flight rules

General aviation in Europe benefits from simplified regulations that allow pilots and owners to carry out certain maintenance work on their aircraft themselves. This possibility is regulated in Annex Vb (Part-ML) of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014. This article highlights the legal basis, requirements and practical aspects of pilot/owner maintenance.

General aviation (GA) in Germany is facing a significant challenge: the financing of air navigation services at regional aerodromes has been thrown into disarray. The latest developments surrounding the Ordinance on the Charging of Costs for the Utilisation of Air Navigation Services and Facilities for Approaches and Departures (FSAAKV) have led to uncertainty and raise questions about the future of regional aviation infrastructure.

With effect from 30 May to 6 June 2025, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has established a temporary flight restriction area in the Bremen flight information region. The corresponding order was issued on the basis of Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO) and relates to an area north of Rostock. The announcement was made via the Notices to Airmen (NfL 2025-1-3441) and supplements the existing flight restriction areas in northern Germany. The new area is called

As part of a new scientific research project, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has issued a temporary flight restriction for a defined area in the Bremen flight information centre. This measure serves to protect the airspace and operational safety during the project period. The measure was published on 1 April 2025 in an announcement in the Nachrichten für Luftfahrer (NfL 2025-1-3440) and is effective from 3 April 2025.

With effect from 25 March to 5 April 2025, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV) has defined several temporary areas with flight restrictions in German airspace. The measure is in accordance with Section 17 (1) sentence 2 of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO) and relates in particular to the Bremen, Langen and Munich flight information regions. It is essential for general aviation to know and avoid these zones, as they have a direct impact on flight routes,