by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
6 December 2010 Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Switzerland have committed to jointly manage their airspace in a drive to shorten flights, reduce kerosene consumption and pollute less. The six countries signed a treaty on 2 December 2010...
by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
7 December 2010 European aerospace leaders are urging the European Union to fund research into large-scale production of aviation biofuels, citing the astronomical costs that inhibit their use. Speaking at Aeroweek – an event convened by the AeroSpace and...
by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
5 January 2011 The airport operator of Durham Tees Valley, Robin Hood and Liverpool Airports, the Peel Airports Group, has seen its losses double to £26 million last year. In the year to March 2010 pre-tax losses rose sharply at Peel Airports while turnover fell 18%...
by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
7 December 2010 Greater clarity was needed in the Government’s transport strategy, and greater investment in its appraisal tools to ensure that the most cost-effective schemes were supported, MPs heard today. The aviation industry raised particular concerns that...
by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
1 December 2010 The international aviation regulatory community should have been better prepared for the volcanic ash cloud, MPs heard. Continuing their inquiry into scientific advice and evidence in emergencies, the Commons Science and Technology Committee heard...
by SASIG | Jan 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
2 December 2010 Richard Fuller (Conservative, Bedford): Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will change the basis for calculating Air Passenger Duty banding from London to capital city of destination to London to destination; (2) if he will change the Air...
