BRUSSELS – The European Union has banned more than 90 airlines from operating in the 25-nation bloc, targeting mostly African carriers as it seeks to boost air security and reassure travellers that European skies are safe.
The executive European Commission approved the blacklist of banned carriers, including some 50 airlines from the Democratic Republic of Congo, 13 from Sierra Leone, 11 from Equatorial Guinea, 6 from Swaziland and 3 from Liberia. “The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines,” said Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot.”This blacklist will keep dubious airlines out of Europe.It will also make sure that all airlines operating in Europe’s sky meet the highest safety standards.”However, the list appeared to include few airlines used for holiday travel by Europeans.EU transport ministers asked the executive Commission to draw up the blacklist after a spate of accidents with charter carriers.- Nampa-Reuters”The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines,” said Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot.”This blacklist will keep dubious airlines out of Europe.It will also make sure that all airlines operating in Europe’s sky meet the highest safety standards.”However, the list appeared to include few airlines used for holiday travel by Europeans.EU transport ministers asked the executive Commission to draw up the blacklist after a spate of accidents with charter carriers.- Nampa-Reuters
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