The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it is time to make the Single European Sky (SES) a reality.
SES - the integration of national air traffic control systems into one all-encompassing European system - would save airlines billions and lead to the consolidation of air traffic management systems.
Giovanni Bisignani said the European Union has been talking about a SES since 1991 – but has taken no action.
"We've been talking about a SES for decades. Now is the time to make it a reality.
"An effective SES would shave $5.5bn off the fuel bill with more efficient air traffic management. And it would reduce carbon emissions from airlines by as much as 12 million tons," he said.
By staff writer
