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April 17, 2006
NORTH/SOUTH AMERICA NEWS
U.S., China to Discuss Expanding Air Services in Two Weeks (April 5th)
Air Officials to Seek More Open Skies
The Standard http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=1&art_id=15839&sid=7369013&con_type=1
Talks scheduled for April 19th between the U.S. and China will seek to build upon the two countries’ 2004 agreement to increase passenger and cargo flights gradually through 2007. One observer says these talks may also prompt Hong Kong to initiate a new, more open agreement with the U.S.
Congressional Study Points to Supply Chain Vulnerabilities (April 4th)
U.S. Global Supply Chains Are Vulnerable
Logistics Management http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/CA6321875.html?industry=Rules%2FRegulations&industryid=21957
A 67-page report released after a three-year study by the Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs highlights the shortcomings of security in the U.S. supply chain. Among them, the report states that only 27% of C-TPAT participating companies have been subject to an on-site review in order to be validated, and yet the overwhelming majority of those companies have already received the benefits of C-TPAT participation.
FAA Prefers to Deal with Other Regulatory Bodies, Not Airlines (April 3rd)
For Now, Blacklisting Carriers Is Only the European Approach
Air Safety Week (Subscription Required) http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1014574831&sid=4&Fmt=3&clientId=15094&RQT=309&VName=PQD
The FAA and ICAO have affirmed that they do not plan to follow the European Commission’s move of blacklisting 92 African airlines. The two agencies said they believe it is more effective to deal directly with other government agencies that have enforcement authority of safety standards.
Summary of the Status of Air Cargo Security in the U.S. (March 31st)
Cargo Security Is Not Elementary
Air Transport World http://atwonline.com/magazine/article.html?articleID=1549
TSA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking includes accepting cargo only from entities with a comparable security program, displaying security ID in cargo operating areas, strengthening of the Known Shipper program, creating a new security program for cargo aircraft with takeoff weight exceeding 45,500 kg, and strengthening of foreign air carrier security requirements. Carriers anticipating these new security rules and others are said to fare better.
EUROPE NEWS
Russia, Philippines to Negotiate for 5th Freedom Rights (April 2nd)
Philippines-Russia Air Rights Negotiations Slated
Philippine Daily Inquirer http://money.inq7.net/topstories/view_topstories.php?yyyy=2006&mon=04&dd=03&file=7
The Philippines and Russia are set to meet at the end of the month to discuss an air services agreement. The Philippines’ main goal will be to secure 5th Freedom rights in Russia since Russia allows the easiest access to continental Europe from the Philippines.
ASIA NEWS
Malaysia Wants New Air Services Agreement with China (April 6th)
Open Skies Policy with China Proposed
New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Thursday/National/20060406074747/Article/index_html
The Malaysia Transport Minister embarked on a 9-day trip to China seeking to increase the frequency of flights between Malaysia and China. His goal is to enable more Chinese cargo airlines to operate in Malaysia.
Dubai Creating New Aviation Security Agency (April 4th)
Dubai, New Aviation Security Body
AME Info http://www.ameinfo.com/82190.html
The emirate of Dubai has announced that it will form a new agency to handle aviation security in light of massive expansions at Dubai International and the new Jebel Ali Airpot.
Sri Lankan, Pakistani Leaders Vow to Increase Air Services (April 2nd)
Shaukat, Mahinda Discuss Defense, Economic Ties
Associated Press of Pakistan http://www.brecorder.com/index.php?id=405980&currPageNo=1&query=&search=&term=&supDate=
In light of a new free trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the two countries agreed for the need to increase the frequency of air cargo flights. However, they did not set a date for when such an agreement might take effect.
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