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INTRODUCTION: SECURITY THAT PREVENTS HARM A few days ago, we had the opportunity to visit the Civil Guard facilities at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and see first-hand the extraordinary work carried out by the team of this detachment. During the visit,...

The entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2023/2405 (ReFuelEU Aviation)¹ in January 2025 represents one of the most ambitious steps taken by the European Union to decarbonise air transport. This regulation, which imposes progressive obligations to incorporate...

In October 2023, PionAirLaw firmly defended the legality of airlines’ policies to charge for cabin baggage and their alignment with the European legal framework and the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which establish that that airlines...

On January 2, 2025, Organic Act 1/2025¹ was published, introducing significant changes to the Spanish legal framework. One of its most notable innovations is the incorporation of new Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (ADR) in non-judicial proceedings. This...

The Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air entered into force generally on November 4, 2003, and for Spain on June 28, 2004, following its publication in the Official State Gazette of Spain on May 20, 2004. Articles 21 and 22...

The recent accidents involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and Jeju Airlines Flight 7C2216, which occurred on January 29 and December 29, 2024, respectively, have shocked both the aviation industry and the general public, serving as a stark reminder of the crucial...

The exponential growth in passenger demand in recent years has intensified the challenges airlines face, requiring innovative strategies and constant adaptations. This surge not only pushes airlines to increase their operational capacity but also exacerbates...

In-flight safety and security has, since the beginning of aviation, been a major concern in both legal and regulatory efforts, ensuring that every air journey not only meets the highest standards of protection, but also continues to evolve to meet the challenges of...

Among the many challenges on the horizon for the airline industry, the implementation of eVTOLs¹ (also known as aerotaxis) stands out prominently. These innovative vehicles promise to enhance efficiency, safety, and passenger experience by establishing a third...

As a mother of a child with autism and a sibling of a person with Down syndrome, we deeply understand the importance of initiatives that facilitate life for people with disabilities. One of the most notable is the Sunflower Program (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower)....