Filed under: Europe, Angola, Germany, Spain, Airlines, Airports, Airline Reviews, Travel SecurityAviation safety is no small concern for the European Commission when it comes to airlines that could kill you. Airlines not up to standard are banned. Over 90 companies and 250 airlines are on the no-flight blacklist with African, Indonesian and Kazakhstan airlines dominating the list.
The 17th update of the so-called "blacklist" of airlines banned in the 27-nation European Union is serious business for the EU's Safety Committee.
"The European Union now has a coherent approach to banning airlines", said Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the Commission responsible for transport. "This black list will keep dubious airlines out of Europe. It will also make sure that all airlines operating in Europe's sky meet the highest safety standards".
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