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European States Not Meeting ATM Commitments, Says Independent Body
Most European states have fallen behind in their legislated commitments to improve the operational, financial and environmental efficiency
Many European air navigation service providers haven’t met their legal commitments related to the continent’s ATM efficiency goals. (Photo: Fotolia)
Many European air navigation service providers haven’t met their legal commitments related to the continent’s ATM efficiency goals. (Photo: Fotolia)

Most European states have fallen behind in their legislated commitments to improve the operational, financial and environmental efficiency of the continent’s air traffic management system, according to the latest independent Performance Review Body (PRB) report and draft recommendations from the European Commission.

“Everybody agrees that high costs, delays, environmental waste and circuitous routings are not acceptable,” said IATA director general and CEO Tony Tyler. “But the problems are not going to fix themselves.”