Whether it was caused by Brexit, the American presidential election, or the hostilities in Syria, the spectre of economic uncertainty permeated the global economy and the aviation sector throughout 2016. The increased rhetoric about protectionist policies in some Western countries also threatens the trend toward increased air service liberalization, otherwise known as Open Skies.   Yet, aviation is characterized by its ability to adapt and recover from adversity irrespective of the … [Read more...] about Strong year for aviation despite terrorism, geopolitics and economic uncertainty