Category Archives: Legislation

Sea-Tac Prepares for Rental Car Facility Opening

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Caroline Cook

On May 9, Port of Seattle, community and industry officials watched a brand new shuttle bus cut through the inaugural ribbon for the Rental Car … More ››

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Berlin-Brandenburg Opening Delayed

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, Germany, will be delayed until after the summer, according to a statement released today (May 8 ) … More ››

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SeaTac Car Rental Gains LEED Silver

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Last week, the Port of Seattle Commission accepted a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Award from the US Green Building Council for … More ››

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UK APD Rises Again

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom Allett

THE UK’S controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) has come under renewed criticism after the announcement of a 10% increase from April 1. Several of the … More ››

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BAR – “Delay on UK Aviation Policy May Help the Industry”

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Tom Allett

Despite the fact that a new aviation policy is long overdue, the March 21 advice by the British Government’s Department for Transport that the forthcoming … More ››

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CEOs Call to Stop ETS Trade Conflict

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

In joint letters, the CEOs of nine aviation companies have called on the political leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Spain to take action … More ››

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Airport Welcomes MPs’ Support

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Caroline Cook

The Peel Group has held “constructive and encouraging” talks with local members of parliament (MPs) about the future of Durham Tees Valley Airport (DTVA), UK. … More ››

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Etihad Surcharge Increase

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Etihad Airways is to increase the fuel surcharge on its European flights to offset the costs of the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). … More ››

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News ATS Ups Capacity in Karlsruhe

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Caroline Cook

German air navigation service provider Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) introduced a P1/VAFORIT air traffic services (ATS) system at the upper area control centre (UAC) in … More ››

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BAA Loses Stansted Appeal

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Caroline Cook

Airport operator BAA has lost its appeal against the Competition Commission’s (CC) ruling that it must sell London’s Stansted Airport. The appeal was dismissed by … More ››