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Eurocontrol: flights slump by 6.6% in 2009

Brussels, Belgium - The total number in Europe was 9.4 million

In 2009, the total number of flights in Europe was 9.4 million, a decrease of 6.6% compared to 2008, and the largest annual decline on record. Traffic fell more severely in the first half of 2009 than in the second half, -8.6% and -4.8% respectively. Average daily traffic in Europe was around 25,800 flights a day, compared to 27,700 in 2008. All but a few States recorded fewer flights and amongst...

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Rome, Italy, 01/29/2010 14:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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