Two interesting developments in the aviation industry last month have given the world yet another example of just how dynamic, even in lean times such as these, that the aviation business is in Asia and the Middle East truly is. The first, the announcement that Qantas is ending its long established partnership with British Airways and establishing a new relationship with Emirates, although much rumoured in recent months, still came as a surprise. While Emirates’ rapid expansion has … [Read more...] about Rolling with the punches
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Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
European Union officials said recently they will negotiate with international partners angry at what they see as a climate tax on airlines, but refused to change the hotly disputed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). “We have always been open to continuing discussions on the possibility of equivalent measures” outside Europe, Isaac Valero, spokesman for European Union climate action commissioner Connie Hedegaard, told AFP. “This way we hope to reach a global agreement,” he … [Read more...] about Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
European Union officials said recently they will negotiate with international partners angry at what they see as a climate tax on airlines, but refused to change the hotly disputed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). “We have always been open to continuing discussions on the possibility of equivalent measures” outside Europe, Isaac Valero, spokesman for European Union climate action commissioner Connie Hedegaard, told AFP. “This way we hope to reach a global agreement,” he … [Read more...] about Controversy over EU’s ETS continues
Who’s crazy for banana?
Who’s crazy for banana? The Belly Achers have once again buried themselves in a serious philosophical debate over an issue that, like a bad cough, just won’t seem to go away. Why, we ponder over and over, is the world seemingly losing its sense of humour? Maybe it’s the water. Whatever the case, being the funloving bunch we are, we just want to see a happier, funnier world. That would be our answer if we ever make it into the Miss Universe contest – forget that stupid … [Read more...] about Who’s crazy for banana?
Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
As far as the air cargo industry goes, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings occupies a rare patch of ground. It has the enviable position of seeing demand for its solutions whether the global economy and hence the air cargo industry, be sky-high or down in the dumps as it currently is. Donald Urquhart has the story. As an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider, the services of the group’s four key divisions Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Titan Aviation Leasing and the UKbased … [Read more...] about Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
As an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider, the services of the group’s four key divisions Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Titan Aviation Leasing and the UKbased Global Supply Systems (GSS) in which it has a 49 per cent stake, have the good fortune of being in demand when business is booming and also when it’s troubled. Speaking of the current downturn in the air cargo market Atlas executive VP and COO, Michael Steen points out that such market conditions, … [Read more...] about Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
