BREXIT VOTE CREATING MAJOR CONCERNS FOR UK AND EU CIVIL AVIATION INDUSTRY
March 1st, 2016
IT is perhaps little surprise that many senior leaders within the UK and European Union (EU) civil aviation sector oppose the withdrawal of Britain from the EU following the planned June 23 in-out membership referendum. The industry has benefited mightily from the open borders and travel rights offered by the EU. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said following the announcement of the referendum date: “We recognise that for a business to thrive we need to be part of the single European market. Membership of the EU has made air travel affordable and convenient, ...
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