The European Commission has released its eleventh update of the Community’s list of airlines banned in the European Union with good news for four Indonesian carriers which have been removed from the so-called 'black-list'. "We cannot afford any compromises in air safety, we have to remain vigilant; citizens have the right to fly safely every where in the world" said European Commission vice president Antonio Tajani announcing the revised list. "We will not accept that airlines fly at … [Read more...] about Four Indonesian carriers off EU 'black-list'
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IATA reiterates carbon neutral growth goal
IATA director-general Giovanni Bisignani has called on governments to deliver a "global and sectoral" approach to reducing aviation emissions in the so-called Kyoto 2 package scheduled for discussion this December. “Air transport is a global industry with a good track record and ambitious targets for environmental performance. But to achieve them, we need governments to take a global approach,†Bisignani said. Bisignani called on governments to define a sectoral approach in Kyoto 2 … [Read more...] about IATA reiterates carbon neutral growth goal
N. Korea warns away carriers from its skies
The United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organisation has called on North Korea to retract its threat against South Korean passenger planes. Last week, the North said it could not guarantee the safety of South Korean passenger jets flying near its airspace if Seoul continues with its plans to conduct 12 days of joint military drills with the US. Korean Airlines and Asiana have said they will re-route flights away from North Korea as a precaution." A military threat to the normal … [Read more...] about N. Korea warns away carriers from its skies
