Publisher's Synopsis
The application of the rules on state aid contained in the EC Treaty to the air transport sector attracts much attention and is a matter of controversy. This work provides an explanation of the state aid rules and their application to the specific issues encountered in air transport.;The book contains the papers of a conference organized by the European Air Law Association. It includes an introduction to the problem today, a general introduction to EC state aid, a presentation of the DG VII perspective, an analysis of the practical application of state aid rules to the air transport sector, contributions to the panel discussion, and a summary conclusion.