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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10549

9 February 2012
Contents Publication in full By article 17 / 39
SECTORAL POLICY / (ae) transport
Aviation wants EU backing in line with its economic clout

Brussels, 08/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised European transport policy which currently does not reflect the sector's contribution to the economy. “At present, the general direction is on 'restricting and taxing' aviation. Instead of 'enabling' policies, they seem focused on 'disabling' - an unintended consequence that imposes a big cost on European airlines' competitiveness”, said IATA's Director General Tony Tyler. In the...

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ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
SECTORAL POLICY
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - CULTURE - EDUCATION
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