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ACI Europe and IATA welcome EC suspension of airport slot rules
Following the European Commission's decision to temporarily waive airport slot rules until 30 June 2020, ACI Europe and IATA have hailed the announcement.
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EC proposes measures to limit COVID-19 impact on aviation industry
By temporarily suspending airport slot regulations, the European Commission hopes to alleviate the pressure on airports and airlines amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
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European airports welcome opportunities provided by EC Green Deal
The new sustainability and climate strategy announced by the European Commission has been eagerly welcomed by the EU aviation industry.
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Eligible organisations invited to join cyber-security group
ECCSA was initiated in response to a call to action by the European Commission and aviation stakeholders and is supported by EASA.
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Stronger regulation of powerful airports needed to protect consumers
IATA concurs with the EC that tighter economic regulation could see the full benefits of the Airport Charges Directive being fulfilled, protecting consumers from the power of the major airports.
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Making drone activity safe in the skies above Europe
Research and innovation is underway in SESAR – the technological pillar of the Single European Sky – to ensure that increasing drone traffic in Europe’s skies can be managed safely, in particular in relation to commercial air transport. Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking, tells us more.
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New report acknowledges value of SESAR deployment but advises review
The efficiency of European airspace is vital to minimising delays and achieving aviation sustainability, but can we place monetary value on it? A new report from The European Court of Auditors (ECA) suggests we can.
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Flying without fear: How the EU keeps us safe when we fly
EUROCONTROL Network Manager's alarming system ensures that unsafe aircraft are detected before they enter European airspace.
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EUROCONTROL will continue to run Europe’s skies
EUROCONTROL has been reappointed as Network Manager of the European skies by the European Commission for the next decade.
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How can neuroscience support the development of ATM in the future?
As the role of air traffic controllers shifts to a more observatory role, does neuroscience hold the key to ensuring this change doesn't affect air traffic flows?
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Airspace Architecture Study: A clear vision in the run-up to 2035
The Airspace Architecture Study will look in the medium- to long-term, and what practical steps would need to be taken to make it a reality to ensure the longevity and efficiency of European airspace.
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How will Brexit affect the duty free trade between Ireland and the UK?
The Irish Duty Free Alliance (IDFA) responds to Government proposals to stop duty free sales to UK passengers, should there be a hard Brexit.
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No-deal Brexit could result in queues of several hours at Spanish Airports
As Brexit approaches, consumer researcher Which? reports that with extra passport checks in the event of a no-deal Brexit, queuing time at Spanish airports may be increased by up to five hours.
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Speaker Series: Airport IT & Security
Wilfried Covent, Senior Security Expert at Brussels Airport and Chairman of the ACI Europe Security Committee, discusses his highlights from Airport IT & Security 2018 and what he will be looking forward to at this year's event.
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Michael Kerkloh discusses Brexit risks, drones, and capacity and charges
Dr Michael Kerkloh, President of ACI EUROPE and CEO of Munich Airport, commented on the potential impact of Brexit, recent drone disruptions and the need for alignment in airport capacity, investment and user charges, at ACI Europe's New Year Reception.
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