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Air transport is a key driver to strengthen the bonds in Europe and enhance its economic competitiveness. Many countries, businesses, communities and citizens rely on aviation. During the COVID-19 pandemic it has become even more clear: loved-ones separated, business stopped and countries begging other countries to relax restrictions to boost their economy through tourism. But whilst air transport is an essential enabler of the economy it comes at a high cost – figuratively as well as literally. Prior to the pandemic there were growing delays due to shortage of capacity, difficulty in adopting innovative technologies, unnecessary emissions and the expensive ATM services when compared to their global peers.