Air Transport News.Sep 24, 2007 Passenger rights provisions included in House FAA bill: The FAA funding bill passed by the House on Sept 20 includes wording that requires airlines and airports to have in place plans to provide basic amenities to passengers caught in tarmac delays. Failure to follow through on the plans could result in fines levied by the DOT. The White House has threatened to veto the bill. Sep 21, 2007 ICAO ICAO abbr. International Civil Aeronautics Organization Noun 1. ICAO - the United Nations agency concerned with civil aviation International Civil Aviation Organization delegates also agreed that a draft resolution be submitted to the ICAO Assembly calling for voluntary contributions of human and financial resources to help African states in need implement the plan. Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez, president of the Council of ICAO, called the initiative the "most coordinated and inclusive effort ever to deal with the very serious safety challenges facing the majority of African States." But he added that it "will only succeed with the political will of [African] states and the enthusiastic, tangible support of industry and donors." Sep 20, 2007 New ICAO strategy for "sustained improvements in aviation safety in Africa was endorsed by representatives of 40 States from the African Region and world aviation stakeholders" on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons. of the 36th Session of the ICAO Assembly, which began Wednesday and runs through Sept. 28. The "Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa" was developed by ICAO in cooperation with the continent's civil aviation authorities and the air transport industry as well as bodies such as the European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community , World Bank and African Civil Aviation Commission. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. ICAO, the plan differs from past initiatives in that it "integrates ICAO's performance-based Global Aviation Safety Plan and the air transport industry's new Global Aviation Safety Roadmap, both of which focus on activities with the highest return for improving safety." Sep 20, 2007 The Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), component of the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets standards for the air-worthiness of all civilian aircraft, inspects and licenses them, and regulates civilian and military air traffic through its air traffic control on Sept. 17 named United Airlines vice president of flight operations Hank Krakowski its new chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . Sep 20, 2007 The next generation of global positioning system Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. satellites will allow the government to reduce the accuracy of GPS signals The Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites broadcast a variety of signals to receivers (termed the 'user segment' of the system) to enable the determination of location and synchronized time. within a much smaller area, according to the Defense Department. The change will give the U.S. the ability to limit the accuracy of navigation devices for security purposes without inhibiting the overall accuracy of GPS signals for commercial purposes. "While this action will not materially improve the performance of the system, it does reflect the United States' strong commitment to users by reinforcing that this global utility can be counted on to support peaceful civil applications around the globe," the Pentagon said. Sep 20, 2007 ICAO to take up emissions trading Emissions trading (or cap and trade) is an administrative approach used to control pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants. at meeting in Montreal. When members of the International Civil Aviation Organization International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), specialized agency of the United Nations, organized in 1947, with headquarters at Montreal. The objective of the ICAO, which has 187 member nations, is to encourage the orderly growth of international civil aviation, meet over the next 11 days, one of the issues they will grapple with is the development of a system to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. Representatives from ICAO's 190 member states will look at creating a carbon emissions trading system, including mechanisms for reporting, monitoring and compliance. The EU plans to include airlines in an emissions trading market within the next few years. Sep 19, 2007 Cost of new air traffic control system should be fairly divided. There is general agreement that the only long-term solution to the nation's current aviation woes lies in upgrading the air traffic control system to satellite-based technology. The big fight is how to pay for it: The White House has proposed cutting taxes on commercial tickets and setting fees based on actual usage of resources. That seems fair -- general aviation now drives about 16% of the expenses of the air traffic control system, while paying only about 3% of the cost. Sep 18, 2007 Weather, scheduling and an overstressed system all contribute to delays. Weather is to blame for much of the air travel delays, especially during the summer. Air traffic controllers say that control towers are understaffed. The FAA says tower staffing is adequate but that the nation's air-traffic system is "near the breaking point." Congress agrees that an upgrade to a satellite-based control system will offer some relief but is still wrangling over how to pay for that system. Sep 18, 2007 Open Skies agreement The Open Skies Agreement is a recently negotiated treaty between the United States and the European Union. The agreement will allow any European or U.S. airline to fly any route between any city in the EU and any city in the United States. will increase competition. The Open Skies Agreement, signed earlier this year by the EU and the U.S., allows airlines based in either entity to fly between any city in the U.S. and Europe. The regulatory change is expected to increase the number of flights between major American cities and localities Europe. The agreement will also open up Heathrow Airport to more U.S. carriers. Sep 17, 2007 Swiss International Air Lines Swiss International Air Lines (short: Swiss) is the principal airline of Switzerland operating scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Its main hub is Zurich Kloten Airport (ZRH). Swiss International Air Lines has made an impassioned plea for the long-vaunted Single European Airspace to turn from words into reality. Speaking at a press conference in Zurich this afternoon, Swiss CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Christophe Franz, demanded that politicians listen to airlines and end the patchwork fragmentation that costs carriers so much in time and delays. Sep 20, 2007 United Airlines US Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters Mary Peters could refer to either:
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