Rising costs, acquisitions dominate agenda at ERA
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) annual general assembly and related industry trade display has become established as a forum for doing “real

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) annual general assembly and related industry trade display has become established as a forum for doing “real business,” according to group officials. This year was no exception. In fact, two hours after the two-day meeting’s final session ended delegates were still talking business, which underscored the fact that “the exhibition was used for its intended purpose,” said director-general Mike Ambrose.

After the event, held in Barcelona in late September, Ambrose reflected that the meeting has become an important occasion that satisfies an industry need. “The OEMs and airlines welcome the opportunity to talk with key individuals. One exhibitor claimed to have achieved more in two days [here] than during a week at a major aerospace show,” he told AIN.