Sheffield Chamber of Commerce’s Post

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued the following comment as the Council prepares to vote on amendments to the Single European Sky (SES) 2+ package that will gut its vision to modernise European air traffic management. Read for more. #modernisation #regulation #legislation #airconnectivity

A4A Statement on Dutch Government’s Suspension of Phase I Capacity Reductions at Schiphol Airport WASHINGTON | November 14, 2023 – Airlines for America (A4A) applauds the Dutch government’s decision to suspend Phase I of Schiphol Airport’s capacity reductions: “Today’s announcement that the Dutch government will suspend their plan to reduce flights in and out of Schiphol Airport for the Summer 2024 season is welcomed news. We are grateful to the U.S. government, particularly the Department of Transportation for listening to the aviation industry’s concerns and issuing a very strong order outlining the violations of the U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement. This order and subsequent government to government discussions held this week with the Dutch and EU were instrumental to persuading the Dutch government to this successful outcome. “A4A remains committed to addressing both the needs of passengers and shippers while continuing to focus on reaching aviation’s global climate goals, including reducing noise pollution. U.S. airlines are continuously investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft and engines, developing sustainable aviation fuel and implementing more efficient procedures – both in- flight and on the ground.” ABOUT A4A Airlines for America (A4A) members are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and UPS. Air Canada is an associate member. A4A advocates on behalf of the leading U.S. airlines, both passenger and cargo carriers. A4A works collaboratively with industry stakeholders, federal agencies, the Administration, Congress, labor and other groups to improve aviation for the traveling and shipping public. For more information about the airline industry, visit our website airlines.org and our blog, A Better Flight Plan, at airlines.org/blog. Follow us on Twitter: @airlinesdotorg. Like us on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/e_CdW97C. Join us on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/eB5BQGAw.

Reflecting on the 'Pareto-Nash Reversion Strategies' paper I shared recently, it's fascinating to consider the dynamics between dominant market players and new entrants, especially in the context of price strategies and regulatory oversight. Today's discussion springs from a concise 7-slide presentation I've crafted, 'Indulging the Mile-High Club', which delves into the aviation industry's challenges with cartels and the intense scrutiny they face, notably in markets like China with strong competition in air travel. CC: George Imafidon MBE Vaska Atta-Darkua Brian Sumers FLYR André Schneider Marion N Chivot-Legris, MSc, MiM #Strategy #Regulation #AviationIndustry #MarketDynamics #CompetitionLaw

CHIRP Air Transport FEEDBACK Edition 150 looks back on issues and themes reported to CHIRP in 2023 and reminds us all that trust in management and organisational cultures is vital in promoting reporting in an effective safety management system. Reports within the newsletter also cover general engineering concerns, ATC understanding, airport remote parking, unticking MORs, interpretation of rest periods, and fitness to fly. SW2024/083

We are accustomed to thinking that Europe is more socialist, while the US is more liberal. But the reality of certain industries contradicts this belief. For example, in the US, 99% of major airports are owned by the government – either the federal government, state governments, or municipalities (for example, John F. Kennedy International Airport is owned by the municipality of New York City). In Europe, the situation is the opposite – only 25% of airports are government-owned. In Russia, too, a significant portion of airports is owned by private businesses. Major airports in the US remain in public ownership because they are recognized as natural monopolies and essential elements of the country's transportation infrastructure, ensuring national security. Moreover, airports in America are exempt from taxes, and the profits earned are reinvested in the development of the airports themselves. 🛫🏛️ #AirportOwnership #GovernmentOwnership #TransportationInfrastructure #NationalSecurity

MAKE GATWICK AIRPORT AN ELECTION ISSUE X Not a Vote Winner IF A POLITICAL PARTY/ CANDIDATE WANTS YOUR VOTE DEMAND - BAN ON NIGHT FLIGHTS -             8 hours of undisturbed sleep should be a human right – demand research to health impact of night flights STOP GATWICK AIRPORT EXPANSION PLANS FOR -             Growth from the main runway -             Plans for a new runway (2nd & 3rd) GIVE RESIDENTS AND THE PLANET A CHANCE -             Demand a carbon cap at airports -             Demand a growth cap at Gatwick -             Demand true legally binding air quality requirements of an airport, to include ultra fine particles -             Demand true noise metrics to embrace all that are exposed to aircraft noise STOP AND REVIEW THE MODERNISATION OF AIRSPACE (FASIS) TO -             Create a balanced approach  -             Put residents first not aviation profits -             Make the Civil Aviation Authority accountable with an independent body overseeing its actions GATWICK AIRPORT EXPANSION  IS NOT A VOTE WINNER JOIN CAGNE.ORG

Air Space at Doncaster Sheffield Airport As we all know City of Doncaster Council have a 125 year lease for the airport site along with some development land along the perimeter fence (dsa04) The Procurement Process is ongoing and very close to competition, There are 2 candidates for the position of operator who are finalising their business plans for submission to CDC who will make the choice this summer. We have had a press release from 2Excel who have announced their full support for cdc and Dsa and who wish to move there operations back to Doncaster. TUI UK have also indicated that they would like to return to DSA when operational Since CDC announced the lease agreements, a significant number of enquiries have been made by businesses looking at the airport and surrounding development potential available. The next obstacle we must have is the matter of the Airspace. The secretary of state for transport called in the decision for the airspace some time ago stopping the Civil Aviation Authority from closing the airspace or dividing between other airports. This was done to enable the process being carried out by CDC to reopen DSA. With the current elections ongoing the decision regarding DSA Airspace may have to wait until the election is complete. The ministers involved were contacted last week and Doncaster Council are in constant dialogue with the CAA. We need to do our bit to encourage the CAA to make the decision we need where the airspace is reinstated as it was before the closure in November 2022, with no changes or operating restrictions. In a previous post I asked if we could contact the CAA to ask for their cooperation and I provided a template if needed and the email address I have now set up a Change dot org petition to encourage the CAA to make the right decision for DSA To enable a timely reopening. See below, please click on the link to sign the petition, share it with everyone you know so we can use our voice to help and encourage whats needed. Thanks @everyone https://chng.it/SkBmchVJrz Doncaster Council Business Doncaster Doncaster Chamber Sheffield Chamber of CommerceBarnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Daniel Fell Peter Kennan Christian Foster Louisa Harrison-Walker #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace

This week’s discussions at International Civil Aviation Organization ATRP show the wide range of issues on economic regulation of international air transport on which there is potential to make progress if we have the will to do so.

Two the airports in the Washington MSA make the rank in the The Wall Street Journal review of large and mid-size airports. IAD (#Dulles - 17), DCA (#Reagan -29). The three airports, including #BWI, that serve our region are invaluable to the local economy. The full story can be found at: https://lnkd.in/ePQWA4Tk #siteselection #economicdevelopment

Two great reads from the latest issue of Air Transport World: The Last Frontier – African aviation remains a promise still to be fulfilled, and Stans Awakening – Gulf-area majors and LCCs are expanding their CIS networks. https://lnkd.in/eZWM36YC