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Some interesting developments in the case of the US vs the ME3.
Full article: Emirates Confirms Billions in Government Subsidy for Airport Terminal
Full article: Emirates Confirms Billions in Government Subsidy for Airport Terminal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The United Arab Emirates spent a staggering $7.8 billion to build an opulent, 11-story air terminal at Dubai International Airport for the sole benefit of its airline, Emirates, according to documents the airline filed with the U.S. government that confirmed one of the most excessive and unapologetic violations of Open Skies policy to date.
In papers recently submitted to the Obama administration, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates acknowledged dozens of instances where they received subsidies from the treasuries of the UAE and Qatar, as well as actions they took to shield their finances from scrutiny. The Partnership for Open and Fair Skies, which represents the U.S. carriers and several airline employee unions, highlighted the subsidies and their harm to American workers in a major legal filing this week with the U.S. government.