Cyprus Airways future hangs in the balance (audio)

Written by Admin-AA-4-Andrew on 17th April 2013. Posted in Media, News

Finance Minister Harris Georgiadis has said that Cyprus Airways could collapse at any time, while Transport Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos described it as a ticking bomb.

Finance Minister Harris Georgiadis has said that Cyprus Airways could collapse at any time, while Transport Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos described it as a ticking bomb.

Mitsopoulos noted that precious time had been lost in the restructuring of the ailing national carrier, as the previous government had failed to implement a proposal submitted by Air France experts, more than a year ago.

Nathan Morley speaks to Andrew Charlton, the Managing Director of the Europe-based government and public affairs firm Aviation Advocacy. He advises airlines, airports and industry suppliers on strategic issues concerning air transport.

Andrew is well known for his forward looking and innovative thinking and writing. Before starting Aviation Advocacy in 2005, Andrew held senior strategic and government affairs roles at SITA and IATA. He was also Chief Legal Officer of Qantas Airways.

Listen to the Report http://www.cybc.com.cy/en/index.php/round-about/item/2796-cyprus-airways-future-hangs-in-the-balance-audio

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AA quoted in DW – Made for Minds

Written by Admin-AA-4-Andrew on 17th April 2013. Posted in Media, News

EU’s ‘Single Sky’ fights national delays

Sorting out Europe’s antiquated system of air traffic control is a matter of urgency, says Andrew Charlton, the founder and CEO of Aviation Advocacy. Air traffic, he told DW, is expected to double by 2030, which means extra demand that will stretch traffic management resources thinner than they already are – both in the air and on the ground.
“I would like to see the air traffic control system modernized. I would like to see it brought out of 1955 to… what about 2005? That would be good. 2015 would be even smarter. It’s the change from horse-drawn carriage to motorcars.”
Despite years of setbacks, the European Commission is now pushing ahead with plans to unify Europe’s airspace.

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