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Aviation industry warns of trade war over EU carbon tax
AFP, Published on 13/02/2012
» World aviation bosses warned on Monday of a potential trade war over a carbon tax imposed by the European Union, which expressed readiness to compromise while insisting on its environmental agenda.
All A380s to be checked for wing cracks: EASA
AFP, Published on 08/02/2012
» The European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Wednesday that all Airbus A380 superjumbo planes be checked for wing cracks, even as the aircraft manufacturer insisted there was nothing to worry about.
China bans airlines from paying EU carbon charges
AFP, Published on 06/02/2012
» China said Monday it has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions opposed by more than two dozen countries including India, Russia and the United States.
Power breakfasts restore harmony
News, Published on 04/02/2012
» It has been said the delegation of duties between a minister and his or her deputies is key to harmony within a ministry.
New B90 security charge planned for Thai airports
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 26/01/2012
» Passengers at major Thai airports will soon have to pay an additional security charge to cover the cost of examining and screening personal information of incoming and outgoing travellers.
FTA talks finally approach finish line
Business, Tony Arora, Published on 09/01/2012
» After eight agonising years of negotiations, Thailand and India hope to conclude talks on a wide-ranging free trade agreement (FTA) by March, according to Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul.
Eleven killed in New Zealand air balloon crash
AFP, Published on 07/01/2012
» A hot air balloon burst into flames and crashed in New Zealand on Saturday after hitting a power line, killing all 11 people on board as their families watched on in horror.
11 dead in New Zealand hot air balloon crash
AFP, Published on 07/01/2012
» All 11 people on board a hot air balloon were killed after it burst into flames and crashed in New Zealand on Saturday, police said.
Safety concerns over India's Kingfisher Airlines
AFP, Published on 05/01/2012
» Severe financial problems afflicting Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines could affect its safety standards, aviation authorities said in a report leaked on Thursday.
Floods, landslides in South
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2012
» Yala residents started cleaning up their flood-hit homes on Wednesday as the water receded and Nakhon Si Thammarat airport reopened, following days of heavy rain brought by storms pummeling the South.