Position statements

EU legislation often impacts directly on the regional level. For example, competition policy can change the lay out of an airport and regional authorities often have to implement European legislation. This is especially true for environmental laws. Regions also face rules on state aid and public contracts. Therefore, it is important that European policy makers are informed about the needs of airport regions. Individual regional voices would not be heard easlily in Europe but together airport regions can make a stand. ARC has an office in Brussels, staffed by the Brussels Information Officer, and it has extended its lobby activities in the name of the airport regions. ARC presents itself as the expert on air transport issues in the regional context.

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capacity, efficiency and safety

state aid

slot allocation

classification noise charging

ryanair ruling