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2008-01-02
NORTH/SOUTH AMERICA NEWS
Canada, Barbados Sign New Air Services Agreement (December 22nd)
Lynch Eyes 'Fabulous' Canadian Arrivals
Nation News
http://www.nationnews.com/story/327115980398801.php
Canada and Barbados recently signed a new air services agreement. This week Canada’s Sunwing Airlines made the inaugural flight, which will provide weekly service until March 7. Both countries were enthusiastic about the new service and expect the tourism market to benefit greatly from it.
EUROPE NEWS
More Airlines Charged by European Union Regulators (December 27th)
ANA, Air New Zealand, Malaysian Air Charged In EU Cargo Probe
Bloomberg.com
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=aUPbcdZrLq7w
All Nippon Airways Co., Air New Zealand Ltd. and Malaysian Airline System Bhd. have been charged by European Union regulators with violating European competition rules. These carriers, along with others charged last week, have two months to defend themselves before the commission. “EU cartel fines typically amount to 2 percent to 3 percent of annual sales, and are capped at 10 percent.”
ASIA/PACIFIC NEWS
China, Hong Kong Increase Aviation Services (December 28th)
China, Hong Kong Agree To Ease Airline Curbs
Airwise
http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1198837062.html
Mainland China and Hong Kong have reached a deal that will relax present restrictions on the number of all-cargo services from the end of October 2008. In addition, airlines would be allowed to operate passenger services on 49 routes without any capacity restrictions. This will commence in the summer 2008. The proposed agreement also includes other initiatives related to air routes.
India, Hong Kong Increase Air Service (December 28th)
India-Hong Kong Flights To Soar
UPI Asia Online
http://www.upiasiaonline.com/Economics/2007/12/28/india-hong_kong_flights_to_soar/6273/
India and Hong Kong have agreed to liberalize air services which will increase the number of flights between the two countries. The deal will more than double the existing services, bringing the number of services to 27 for each country. Additional agreements were made including a liberalized code share agreement.
Nepal, UAE to Increase Number of Flights (December 28th)
Nepal, UAE Agree To Increase Flight Frequency
The Himlayan Times
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullstory.asp?filename=aFanata0va3qzpba7Ta6a8a.axamal&folder=aHaoamW&Name=Home&dtSiteDate=20071228
Nepal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase flight frequency between the two countries. “As per the new agreement, the designated airlines of both countries can operate 28 each passenger and cargo flights a week, using any type of aircrafts.” The increased flights are seen as a catalyst for tourism, trade and easy movement.
India, Jordan Amend Air Services Agreement (December 24th)
Cabinet Approves Amendments In Air Services Agreement Between India And Jordan
Thaindian News
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/cabinet-approves-amendments-in-air-services-agreement-between-india-and-jordan_1009992.html
Approval was given by the Union Government for amendments in the Air Services Agreement between India and Jordan. The initial agreement was signed on October 16, 1989. A boost in trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchanges are expected as a result of modernizing the existing agreement.
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