24/06/2022 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 23 June, the European Commission opened a contribution period with a view to extending the aid granted to regional airports for a period of 3 years. The 2014 Aviation Guidelines initially provided for a transitional period of 10 years - ending in 2024 - during which aid to airports with less than 3 million passengers per year is deemed compatible with internal market rules. However, in view of the consequences of the health crisis and the...