Week 1 3-9 December 2011 Regional and Industry News
Week 1 December 2011
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Regional News
European Commission’s ‘Better Airports’ plan gets mixed reaction
Sir Foster reveals genesis of a vision for transport and tidal barrier scheme
Industry News
Air Passenger Duty (APD) hikes prompt cut-backs at BA
Air China to launch Beijing flights from Gatwick
Eurozone crisis will hit airline profitability according to International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Ryanair increases its fees
Traffic Statistics
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) traffic statistics (October 2011)
Week 2 December 2011
Week 2 10-16 December 2011 Regional and Industry News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Regional News
Government support vital to help Durham Tees Valley Airport
Industry News
Slight drop in BAA Ltd. airport passenger numbers
International Union of Railways (UIC) reports high-speed rail is far cleaner than cars or planes
United Nations climate negotiations – international aviation still excluded
Virgin Atlantic criticises Government for disregarding responses to recent APD consultation
Traffic Statistics
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) traffic statistics (October 2011)
Week 3 December 2011
Week 3 17-23 December 2011 Regional and Industry News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Regional News
London City Airport operator’s plan to expand airfield
Record passenger numbers at Heathrow whilst throughput at Stansted continues to decline
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) passenger data across the UK
Industry News
Environmental groups hail court decision upholding European law to curb aircraft pollution
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) calls for change in focus on airport noise debate
Andrew Haines reappointed as Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
Train fare hike unlikely to deter business travellers
Non-Governmental and International Organisations
Responses to Select Committee report on review of draft planning policy framework
The Wildlife Trusts – supports the balance between economic and environmental imperatives
British Property Federation (BPF) – calls for incentive for Local Authorities to produce Local Plans
Local Government Association (LGA) – calls for resources to enable Local Plans to lead the way
Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) – welcomes call to improve planning framework
British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) – planning system is a constraint on economic growth
Week 4 December 2011
Week 4 24-31 December 2011 Regional and Industry News
Contents:
SASIG 2011/12 Meeting Date
Friday 24 February 2012
Regional News
Regional airport operators seek policy boost
Links between regional and London airports
Call for differential rates of Air Passenger Duty (APD)
Ownership and activity at regional airports
Airline services from regional airports
Industry News
BA gains control of over half of landing slots at Heathrow following IAG acquisition of BMI
European Union (EU) Court backs EU emissions trading scheme (ETS)