Commission supports Europe-wide regulation

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EU Transport Commissioner Loyola de Palacio said the European Commission is considering the establishment of common standards for privatized air traffic control systems. According to de Palacio, the regulations would reflect the trends towards privatization of air traffic management services, the intensifying competition and the significant effect of financial and commercial imperatives. An EU high level group is expected to present a report and proposals on the matter by June 2000.

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EU acts on ATC delays..

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The increasing number of ATC-related delays in Europe has prompted the European Union's council of transport ministers to ask the European Commission to investigate the problem and come out with solutions. One of the propals is a systematic publication of punctuality indicators. During the first quarter of 1999, 28.5% of intra-European departures were delayed by over 15 min, according to the Assn of European Airlines.

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Search starts for NATS industry partnership

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The UK's National Air Traffic Services will be partially privatized, with 51% of the agency to be sold to a strategic partner and employees. The privatization is aimed at securing long-term investment of $1.55 billion over 10 years. The plan also calls for the separation of air traffic control service from safety regulation, which will remain under the purview of the Civil Aviation Authority.

United Kingdom

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