The European Union's ascendance as a dominant force in aviation policy is examined. This book investigates how the EU established its policy-making competence in air transport, overriding existing national regulatory systems and member state opposition since the mid-1980s. It analyzes the transformation of the sector's governance, organization, and structure under Europeanization. The work addresses the complex process by which the EU asserted its authority in a field with established national frameworks.

The book is likely to be regarded as a significant academic contribution to the study of EU aviation policy. Its detailed examination of the Europeanization process and the EU's assertion of regulatory power suggests it offers valuable insights for scholars and policymakers in the field. The focus on how policy competence was established and opposition overcome points to a rigorous analysis of institutional development within the EU.