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AVIATION NEWS strong northerly winds found at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in UIaanbaatar, where Eznis is based. The Q400 aircraft has been certified for gravel runway operations that predominate in rural Mongolia, which enables Eznis to fly mining charter customers directly to mine sites, while the aircraft's large baggage compartment allows ample storage of mining provisions. Bombardier has booked firm orders for 460 Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops, and delivered aircraft are in service with more than 40 operators in 33 countries, on six continents. These aircraft have transported more than 243 million passengers and have logged more than 3.7 million flight hours and over 4.0 million take-offs and landings. NBAA Joins Other Groups in Calling for Legal Filing Against EU- ETS Washington, DC, – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has joined with 18 other aviation organizations in an appeal for President Obama to take legal action against the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). In a Sept. 17 letter, the coalition asks Obama to file an “Article 84” proceeding with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to challenge the EU's inclusion of international aviation operations in its regulation on carbon emissions, arguing that only ICAO has the authority to regulate such matters on a global scale. Article 84 of the Chicago Convention allows the ICAO to resolve aviation-related disputes among member states if prior attempts at reconciliation prove futile. “Standing up against the application of this unilateral scheme on U.S. airlines and general aviation aircraft operators is necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty and jobs,” the letter states. “The United States must answer, and an Article 84 action is an appropriate and critical part of that answer.” Review the coalition’s letter. Under EU-ETS, carbon credits would be available to be bought, sold and traded on the open market. The aviation industry has opposed the proposal because it has been developed as a unilateral, regional dictate that does not promote harmonization, and instead sets in motion a patchwork of separate and potentially conflicting regulations. Additionally, the EU- ETS violates international agreements and U.S. sovereignty by taxing emissions on even the portion of flights to the EU that take place over U.S. airspace. Finally, the proposal does not demonstrably advance environmental objectives, because revenues collected through the scheme are not required to be invested in emission-abatement initiatives. The coalition’s letter to Obama notes the industry’s ongoing concern about aircraft emissions, and the important work being done, appropriately, through ICAO to develop a global approach to emissions policy. "Our organizations continue to support the global framework for addressing aviation greenhouse gas emissions as agreed to at the 2010 ICAO Assembly," the letter states. "Work is going on now to further flesh out that agreement and to put it into operation. However, the EU-ETS has been a roadblock to reaching full agreement and it must be removed." The coalition’s letter comes amidst significant government and industry activity on the EU- ETS. For example, in June, NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation that “as badly as commercial airlines are treated, non-commercial aviation is treated even worse” under EU-ETS, and appealed to Senators to support legislation barring U.S. participation in the scheme. Also recently, China has threatened to pull orders for Airbus commercial airliners if the EU takes action against Chinese operators, prompting representatives from the four partner nations of the Airbus consortium to ask for suspension of the international provisions under EU-ETS. Conviasa Takes Delivery of its First EMBRAER 190 Jet São José dos Campos, – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; BM&F- BOVESPA: EMBR3) recently delivered the first EMBRAER 190 jet to Venezuelan Airline Conviasa, Consorcio Venezuelano de Industria Aeronáutica e Serviços Aéreos S.A. The companies signed a contract last July for the acquisition of six E190, including an option for an additional 14 units of the same aircraft model. The contract also includes a flight simulator and a logistics package to support operations for the next five years. The total value of the deal, at list price and January 2012 economic conditions, is USD 271.2 million, and could reach USD 904 million should all purchase options be converted into firm orders. The delivery ceremony was attended by Brazil´s Vice minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Ricardo Scheafer, representing the Minister Fernando Pimentel, the Venezuelan Minister for Air & Aquatic Transportation, Elsa Gutiérrez Graffe, Ambassadors and other officials from both countries, besides Embraer and Conviasa executives. “We are certain that the E190 will have an extremely important role in the development of Conviasa and Venezuela’s air transportation, due to its versatility, comfort and low operational cost”, said Paulo Cesar Silva, President of Embraer, Commercial Aviation. “Additionally, Conviasa’s entry into the E-Jet family of customers strengthens our leadership in Latin America and the Caribbean where we have over a 70% share of the commercial aviation market in the 120-seat jet segment.” “In compliance with the determinations of our Commander President Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, and the implementation of the air transport policies by Minister Elsa Gutierrez, the new Embraer aircraft will allow us to interconnect national and international destinations at a regional level, with much more quality”, said César Martínez Ruiz, President of Conviasa. “Thus, we position Venezuela as an air transport provider with modern and efficient aircraft for the rendering of public service to all Conviasa passengers.” The Venezuelan airline’s E190s are configured with 104 seats in economy class, in the traditional and comfortable seat AIR WORLD October 2012-11
AVIATION NEWS arrangement of the Embraer E- Jets, with four seats per row, two on each side of the aisle and no middle seat. Conviasa is the eleventh member of the E-Jet family of customers in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company currently offers 14 domestic and 9 international flight destinations. Embraer forecasts that the Latin American and Caribbean market will grow an average of 7% a year over the next 20 years, higher than the 5% global average. On October 28, Latvian national airline airBaltic will enter the winter season with an increased number of flights in its network spanning Europe, Middle East, and Russia/CIS. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “Our robust airBaltic ReShape programme has helped us to achieve positive results in the high season in summer. Our winter flight programme has been very carefully considered, to preserve what we achieved in the summer, while at the same time maintaining and improving a vital air infrastructure for both business and leisure travellers to and from Riga or any other of our destinations. We have improved our service on the routes where demand and results are strong. Compared to last winter, we offer better connections by growing the number of flights to cities where airBaltic passengers can make single day trips. Numerous destinations in Western Europe, Scandinavia, Benelux, Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic region, are served multiple times every day, and we have strengthened this service for the coming winter. Major airports and important regional centres in Europe, Scandinavia and CIS will also see flights added for the convenience of our business customer, while leisure travellers will enjoy better service for ski holidays, winter sun, and city breaks.” SriLankan wins ‘Best in Region’ APEX Award SriLankan Airlines’ entry, among an elite list of world airlines that vied for Passenger Choice Awards of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) in USA, won the award for Best in Region: Asia & Australasia, at a gala ceremony in Long Beach, California, 17th September, 2012. The ceremony was held during the APEX 2012 EXPO at the Long Beach Convention Centre from 17-20 September, the premier venue for exhibitors to showcase new products and innovations that will improve the airline cabin environment and enhance the air travel experience. APEX, which was formally known as the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) based in New York, is a premier global association management firm with representation in USA, Europe, China, Middle East and Asia. APEX annually celebrates outstanding inflight services, products, innovations of airlines and vendors committed to improve the airline passenger experience worldwide. Having won a prestigious award for Best in Region – Asia & Australasia competing with finalists Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and Air New Zealand, SriLankan was also placed in the finals of three other categories: ‘Best Overall Passenger Experience (Up to 50 IFE equipped in Fleet)’, ‘Best Inflight Video’, & ‘Best Food & Beverage’. “Winning an APEX Passenger Experience award underlines our commitment to our passengers and the airline’s continued pursuit of excellence to achieve our goal in providing the best experience inflight. The award is of great value to us, as the endorsements come from the passengers themselves” said SriLankan Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Kapila Chandrasena. The elite list of airlines that won APEX awards in other categories included, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Virgin America, South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Southwest Airlines, Norwegian & Kingfisher Airlines. “The awards this year are the result of an impressive turnout on the passenger side, as well as the continued efforts of airlines to stand out as the leaders in passenger experience,” said Dominic Green, APEX Events & EXPO Chair and Senior Director for Client Services at Spafax. “We congratulate our winners and look forward to the continued success of this program.” While the 2012 Passenger Choice Awards campaign closed on 30th June 2012, the 2013 awards cycle is now open to passengers, who are encouraged to express their views on what is on offer to make their inflight experience worthwhile. Bombardier Expands Sales and Marketing Support in the Americas With Dallas Office TORONTO, ONTARIO-- AIR WORLD Octoberr 2012-12
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