14th November it was reported from The Netherlands that Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Member CEOs met the European Commission (EC) Vice President Siim Kallas to discuss the best approach for the next evolution of the Single European Sky (SES).

This ambitious EC policy on SES, aiming at ensuring a strong future for air transport in Europe, was recognised by the CEOs. All agreed that Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Airlines, Member States and the Commission should work in the same direction with their efforts to have a competitive and growing air transport sector, based on performance and innovation.

In his conclusion Vice President Kallas emphasised the need for a pragmatic
approach to deliver the SES.