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Thierry Dubois
May 05, 2026
Eurocontrol says disciplined flight plan execution and punctuality of the first flight of the day are crucial to cut delays. Credit: Ceri Breeze/Alamy Stock Photo
Europe’s air navigation service providers and broader air transport industry are pressing on with a complex, long-term endeavor to modernize air traffic management in the region. While national interests, such as overflight charges, have impeded harmonization, progress is apparent in a number of…
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