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Eurocontrol says there were more than 8.2 million flights in Europe in 2005

Brussels, 12/01/2006 (Agence Europe) - A press release issued by Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, on 10 January explains that 2005 was a record year for aviation in Europe with over 9.2 million flights, a 4.5% rise on 2004. Growth was particularly noticeable in Eastern Europe, with Croatia, Slovakia and Poland seeing growth of 18%, 17% and 16% respectively. This trend is set to continue, with forecast growth across Europe of 3% on average in 2006...

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