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We follow many pro-aviation web sites, which often take the form of passenger advocacy (points/miles). Many of their arguments are at least somewhat disingenuous, but not all. In this case, the fight is on to roll back hard-won regulations in Europe which now allow for limits on growth we can only dream of here. Because airport law is so different on either side of the Atlantic, we try to provide a view of the challenges (and opportunities) for airport communities everywhere.

Greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation have more than doubled over the past two decades, while those from shipping have also increased. Check out our infographics. Although international aviation and shipping each account for less than 3.5% of the EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions, they have been the fastest growing sources of emissions that contribute