European Business Aviation Association is fighting to prevent proposed emissions and operations regulations from damaging the business aviation industry, EBAA President and CEO Brian Humphries said. “The EU seems to make life as complicated as it can for people,” said Humphries. “It could be called strangulation by regulation.”

Views from two prominent charter operators—one large and one midsize—suggest the industry is digging in for tough times, although sustained demand from a few segments may blunt some of the sting.

LE BOURGET, France - Greece's air force has ordered four Embraer EMB 145 AEW&C (airborne early warning and control) aircraft and holds another two options.