EU agrees to drop restrictions on leasing of U.S. crewed planes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European governments have agreed to scrap restrictions on foreign airlines leasing planes and crews from U.S. carriers under a deal reached with the European Union, Iceland and Norway, the United States said on Tuesday.The EU in May 2017 agreed to open talks with the United States on the issue. The leasing of crewed planes from another airline - known as wet leasing - is a common practice in the industry to boost flexibility in meeting demand. The U.S. State Department..