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2007-10-01
NORTH/SOUTH AMERICA NEWS
U.S. DOT Announces New Aviation Rulemaking Committee (September 27th)
Department Of Transportation Announces New Steps To Tackle Aviation Congestion And Delays In New York Area, Across The Nation
U.S. Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.gov/affairs/dot10607.htm
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced steps to address aviation and flight delays in the metropolitan New York area. U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters announced a new group, the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) which has been charged to develop a series of measures to reduce congestion at New York’s three major airports. Their proposal is due by December. Also announced was the formation of a scheduling committee which will develop recommendations for reducing the number of flights into and out of JFK. The Secretary also called on Congress to act on an Administration proposal to invest in a new satellite-based air traffic control system.
Township-Imposed Fee at PHL is Challenged (September 26th)
Airlines Cry Foul Over Township-Imposed Fee At Phl
Aviation Week
http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=aviationdaily&id=news/PHL09267.xml&headline=Airlines%20Cry%20Foul%20Over%20Township-Imposed%20Fee%20At%20PHL
The city of Tinicum, Pennsylvania is imposing a new airline privilege fee upon airlines landing at Philadelphia International Airport. These fees, computed with the same methodology as landing fees, are being challenged by the Air Transport Association (ATA) and the Air Carrier Association of America (ACAA). The ATA and ACAA warn that if the fees are allowed to stand it would create a dangerous precedent and would invite other municipalities around the country to impose similar fees. If left in place, this fee could impact cargo costs throughout Philadelphia and beyond.
U.S. DOT Announces First Batch of Route Awards (September 25th)
Dot Awards China Routes To Delta, United
Business Travel News Online
http://www.btnmag.com/businesstravelnews/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003646289
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Delta Air Lines and United Airlines authority to launch new routes to China. Both carriers will commence service in 2008. These awards are the first batch of route awards to come out of the new bilateral agreement signed between the US and China. US Airways, American, Continental and Northwest have been tentatively awarded routes to begin in 2009.
Air Transat to Operate Between Canada and Switzerland (September 27th)
Air Transat Designated To Offer Scheduled Air Services To Switzerland
Transport Canada
http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07-H181e.htm
Air Transat has been designated by Canada’s Minter of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to operate scheduled international air service between Canada and Switzerland. Under the bilateral air agreement presently in place, all Canadian carriers may apply for designation to operate scheduled international air services and there are no limits on the frequency of flights each designated carrier is permitted to fly.
EUROPE NEWS
Regulatory Showdown Looms Over Global Climate Change Strategy on Aviation Emissions (September 28th)
Governments Endorse Global Strategy For Aviation And Climate Change - Europe Out-Of-Touch On Emissions Trading
IATA
http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/2007-28-09-01
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is showing its support for the International Civil Aviation Organization' (ICAO) comprehensive strategy for aviation and climate change, while simultaneously expressing disappointment at Europe's disinterest in emissions trading on a global level. Fueled by the European Union's planned regulations for limits on carbon footprint and other existing and potential climate change laws, worldwide airline companies are taking sides. If global compromise is not reached, the industry may face internal turmoil or increased pressure by lawmakers to meet higher standards.
ASIA/PACIFIC NEWS
Singapore Issues Exclusion Order (September 25th)
Singapore-KL Shuttle Accord Excluded From Competition Laws
MediaCorp News
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/302010/1/.html
Singapore’s Trade and Industry Minister has issued an exclusion order for the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Shuttle Agreement from Section 34 of the Competition Act. The air shuttle service that operates between the two countries can now operate without violating the existing Air Services Agreement that limited the air traffic rights between the two countries.
Australia Boosts Safety Requirements (September 28th)
CASA Tightens Safety Conditions
The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22492467-23349,00.html
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has increased safety requirements for foreign carriers operating in its country. The CASA is now requiring all airlines that want to fly in Australia to apply for a foreign operator’s certificate. “Although the process is still reliant on assessments by foreign regulators, CASA says it is more rigorous than in the past.”
AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST NEWS
SACAA Issues Moratorium on PPL Examination Fees (September 25th)
Moratorium On PPL Examination Fees
South African Civil Aviation Authority
http://www.caa.co.za/What's%20new/Moratorium%20on%20PPL%20Exam%20Fees.pdf
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has decided to waive all Private Pilot License examination fees, effectively immediately until December 31, 2007.
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