Following our article on Ghost Flights, European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave a press release on action being taken to relax the 80 20 Use it or Lose it Airport Slot regulation.
Coronavirus COVID-19, the appalling pathogen that is bringing global economies to their knees, has shed light over inaction by the European Union. Until the time of publishing, no relaxation to the EU’s 80/20 “Use it or lose it” airport slot regulation came into force.
The dreadful COVID-19 brought by an ironic positivity as human generated carbon emissions plummet. The lock down and quarantine in China resulted in a 25% cut in carbon emissions. As the world tries to contain the epidemic, more carbon emission reduction is being noticed worldwide. Could COVID-19 balance to silent killer that claims 7 millions lives per year? Read more...
