NBAA: Outcome of ICAO Emissions Debate Reflects Concerns Over European Approach

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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today reported that a key meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) this week concluded with the advancement of a framework for international aviation emissions policies, which pivots from the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) in key ways.
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FAA Agrees to Extend Deadline for Paperwork to Remain in BARR Program

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After being notified that general aviation operator groups plan to challenge changes to the Block Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) program, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on July 1, 2011, agreed to extend from July 5, 2011, to July 14, 2011, the deadline for owner/operators to submit paperwork to remain in the program "for the convenience of the Court." For the moment, the implementation date for the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) planned changes remains August 2, 2011.
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