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November 22, 2004
NORTH/SOUTH AMERICA NEWS
White House May Make Another Attempt to Raise Foreign Ownership Limits (November 19th)
The Bush Administration may try to raise the foreign ownership limit from 25% to 49%, as it remains a key issue for the aviation industry. A more immediate issue is liberalization talks with Mexico in December, where the U.S. looks to expand on the current agreement to include additional service ights.
Barbados to Have Discussions with Brazil for an Air Services Agreement (November 18th)
Barbados is hoping to secure separate air service agreements with both Brazil and South Africa. The South African agreement would help ensure that South African Airways comes to Barbados.
Canada’s Lappierre to introduce Airports Act (November 16th)
Transport Minister Considering Opening the Skies a Little More
The Canadian Transport Minister said he is considering sweeping changes to legislation governing the air transport industry, including the possible elimination of foreign ownership restrictions and a more liberal Open Skies deal that could include Mexico.
EUROPE NEWS
Spain Seeks to Revise Accord with China (November 15th)
Spain seeks to lift restrictions for the designation of carriers operating between the two nations. This would give more airlines the opportunity to have direct services between Spain and China.
EU Bilateral Aviation Agreements with Azerbaijan to be Revised Shortly (November 17th)
Air services agreements will be adapted between the EU and Azerbaijan to permit all European airlines to offer flights to Azerbaijan from any Member State that has a bilateral pact with the country.
ASIA NEWS
Singapore and Australia to Restart Open Skies Negotiations (November 17th)
Open Skies Talks May Reopen Next Year
Both of the transport ministers from Singapore and Australia hope to start talks of open skies agreement between the two countries.
Sri Lanka, Singapore Reach Open Skies Deal (November 17th)
Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a new open skies agreement, giving carriers from both countries unlimited access to each other’s airspace.
Nepal and Philippines Sign Air Service Agreement (November 18th)
The two governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that allows air service between the two countries. The air service allows airlines from each country to carry 2500 passengers per week and cargo up to 200 tons.
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