Lufthansa:
Consolidation and growth for Europe
Lufthansa is breathing life into the idea of the single European market. This entrepreneurial endeavour must be supported by the proper political regulatory environment. more ...

Takeoff and landing rights:
Economic crisis demands flexibility
The European Commission is taking the right course with its slot allocation regulation. In light of the current situation, airlines should be able to retain their unused takeoff and landing slots – the European Parliament and Council of Ministers are called upon to adopt the regulation without delay. more ...

Emissions trading:
Seizing opportunity for global approach
For years, the EU has been missing out on an opportunity to include the aviation industry in a global emissions trading system and has instead focused on a solution limited to the EU. But in December 2009, policy makers will finally have to commit: At the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen, participating countries will have to find a global solution. more ...

Hahn Airport:
Dangerous dependency
Ryanair has a passenger share of virtually 100 percent at the Hahn German regional airport and is fully exploiting its power over the airport. Dependency on one individual airline is fostering economic excesses and questionable business practices at the Hahn Airport. more ...

Africa:
Air transport offers hope
With over 100 weekly flights to destinations in more than a dozen countries, Lufthansa is integrating the African continent into global mobility streams. Policy makers must step up and offer still more stable regulatory conditions to air carriers – thus creating prospects for economic growth and prosperity. more ...

++ 2008 Business result ++ Air Dolomiti: New aircraft for flights to Germany ++ Energy efficiency: Lufthansa buildings setting standards ++ more ...