This briefing note intends to provide background information concerning a number of crucial aspects explaining the impact of the economic crisis on the EU air transport sector. Firstly, the current impact of the economic crisis in terms of freight and passenger transport is analysed, by using a...

This book offers material for strategic thinking featuring contributions from key figures in Europe, the US and Asia. The focus of the book expands from economic to legal issues, bankruptcy and safety and security. The carefully selected papers offer a thorough and structured analysis of major...

1. Introduction / Rosario Macario and Eddy Van de Voorde -- 2. The future air transport sector : a modified market and ownership structure / Hilde Meersman, Eddy Van de Voorde and Thierry Vanelslander -- 3. Airlines and their focus on cost control and productivity / Juan Carlos Martin and...