The introduction of a new eco-friendly aviation tax in Sweden could benefit air traffic in Denmark. Denmark’s Scandinavian neighbour introduced a new aviation tax on Sunday that will add an extra charge to all passenger flights from the country, in a bid to lessen air travel's impact on the climate. But the move could also have the effect of rerouting travellers through Denmark, according to shares analyst Jacob Pedersen of Danish bank Sydbank. “There is no doubt that the pendulum will swing away from Sweden and Norway, which has also recently introduced an aviation tax, when airlines are determining where they want to fly to and from,” Pedersen said. “My best guess is that Denmark will see a positive effect without us really having to do anything,” he added. The analyst also said he does not expect a huge take-off in Danish aviation in the wake of the Swedish tax, which was introduced on April 1st. “But there will be a tendency for airlines … [Read more...] about Sweden’s air tax could benefit Danish aviation: analyst
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‘Coup Plot’: The Evidence Against Ukraine’s ‘Hero’ Aviator
KYIV -- Many Ukrainians have uneasily watched the behavior of "hero" military aviator turned lawmaker Nadia Savchenko grow increasingly erratic since her return to Kyiv from a Russian prison in 2016. But the Savchenko saga took its darkest turn yet on March 22 when the woman once dubbed "Ukraine's Joan of Arc" and holder of a Hero of Ukraine medal was stripped of her parliamentary immunity and detained for allegedly plotting to overthrow the very government that worked so hard to secure her freedom from detention in Russia. Savchenko is now accused of being a "terrorist" and sits in the same pretrial detention center where the two Russian servicemen whom Kyiv swapped for her in 2016 were held after a court on March 23 ordered her held for two months pending an official investigation into the case. The charges against her, presented by Prosecutor-General Yuriy Lutsenko in parliament on March 22, include attempting to overthrow the country's constitutional order, threatening the life of … [Read more...] about ‘Coup Plot’: The Evidence Against Ukraine’s ‘Hero’ Aviator
Tajikistan, Russia to hold talks over aviation dispute
By Trend Tajikistan has called measures used by Russia against the Tajik aviation authorities ‘counterproductive’, Tajik agency News.tj reported on April 3. Tajik Foreign Ministry expresses concern over the situation that has emerged between the civil aviation authorities of Tajikistan and Russia. A Tajik civil aviation delegation today left for Moscow to conduct negotiations with Russian counterparts over the airlines battle. The statement, in particular notes that the measures taken by the Russian aviation authorities cause economic damage to the airlines of both countries. Taking into account the situation that has emerged, the Tajik side considers the measures used counterproductive and proposes to settle the arising problems through consultative meetings and negotiations between the aviation authorities of the countries, according to the statement. The statement says that any disputes arising between the parties should be settled in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Tajikistan, Russia to hold talks over aviation dispute
Proposals to improve aviation accessibility
News / UK and world by Press Association April 4, 2018, 3:39 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Air travel could be eased for disabled passengers under new measures being considered by the Government. Limits on the amount of time it takes for travellers to receive assistance boarding and leaving planes could be introduced, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Officials are in talks with the aviation industry to develop priority wheelchair storage on planes for quick access on arrival. They are also examining how aircraft manufacturers can remove seats to accommodate wheelchairs and disabled toilets. Aviation minister Baroness Sugg said: “We have to do everything possible to ensure passengers are put at the very heart of our aviation industry and the flying experience is a positive one for everyone boarding a plane. “As part of our Aviation Strategy, we will be working to understand more about the barriers that … [Read more...] about Proposals to improve aviation accessibility
UK must exploit business aviation to its advantage, says Biggin Hill’s Walters
It doesn’t take much imagination standing on the airstrip at Biggin Hill airport to conjure up nostalgic images of Spitfires and Hurricanes. Its traditional red-brick terminal harks back to the Battle of Britain when the airport was one of the principal RAF bases from which 1,400 enemy craft were claimed. But for Robert Walters, whose family owns the 101-year-old airport that the RAF finally left in 1992, there’s a very different battle on his hands. “Business aviation has been pushed further down the list of priorities for some countries and I think London has a unique opportunity to harness its benefits,” the business development director says. Those in positions of power clearly agree. Boris... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about UK must exploit business aviation to its advantage, says Biggin Hill’s Walters