EC Aviation Scene (Major 2006 Developments)

This article gives an overview of important developments on the EC aviation scene in 2006 (up to 31 October 2006). It then examines in more detail two specific developments, namely (a) the review by the European Commission (Commission) of the block exemption exempting IATA passenger tariff conferences and slot and scheduling conferences; and (b) the judgement of the European Court of First Instance, rejecting easyJet's appeal against the Commission's clearance (subject to conditions) of the Air France/KLM merger.