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EU airline blacklist aims to make air travel safer
22 March 2006
The European Union has published a blacklist of airlines that will be banned from operating in Europe.
The European Commission list is a bid to encourage safety and the names of airlines not deemed safe enough for European skies will be published for the public to see.
Furthermore, passengers will have to be told if they are planning to take off with a blacklisted company.
In total 92 airlines are on the list, including 50 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and 14 from Sierra Leone. An additional three companies are to face operational restrictions.
Jacques Barrot, vice-president of the commission for transport, said: "The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines.
"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."
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The European Commission list is a bid to encourage safety and the names of airlines not deemed safe enough for European skies will be published for the public to see.
Furthermore, passengers will have to be told if they are planning to take off with a blacklisted company.
In total 92 airlines are on the list, including 50 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and 14 from Sierra Leone. An additional three companies are to face operational restrictions.
Jacques Barrot, vice-president of the commission for transport, said: "The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines.
"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."
© Adfero Ltd
