Two people were injured when a small airplane crashed near Manatee Airport after officials say the plane clipped a power line during takeoff and landed on a parked vehicle at the airport, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

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India Bucking the EU System

From January 1st, European Union imposed a carbon levy on air travel. In support of this, carriers air carriers submit their emission stats.

In a March statement, India opposed the EU Joint declaration. It appears that the government of india has boycotted the directive and forbidden its carriers to comply under the concept that it is a trade levy in disguise. India follows China, who in February forbade its carriers to comply.

The cost of the measure will add from 4 to 24 euros to the cost of each round trip flight.

Expect to see backlash escalating trade conflict with countries opposing the ETS as governments resist or comply and trade repercussions ensue such as China’s suspension of 12 billion in Airbus orders.

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Nigeria working toward ICAO Standard

Long known for substandard aviation, changes seem to be in Nigeria’s future.

Nigeria’s airports are slated to be revamped to meet international standards according to Stella Oduah, Minister of Aviation. Safety and security are intended to be the new priority, as they aim for “zero” accidents.

Infrastructure and services are also slated to be improved.

The ICAO’s AFI plan is part of the Third Pan-African Aviation Training Coordination Conference.

The conference is organized by the ICAO Comprehensive Regional Implementation Plan for Aviation Safety in Africa (AFI Plan) in cooperation with the aviation regional organizations in the AFI Region, and hosted by the Government of South Africa will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 27 to 29 July 2011.

The agenda for the conference is here.

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Europe Warns Airlines on Russia Airspace After Azeri Plane Crash

Europe Warns Airlines on Russia Airspace After Azeri Plane Crash

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency warned airlines to steer clear of several cities in Russia following the fatal crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet that was likely shot down by Russian forces.

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Cessna Closing Plants in Ohio

Although one plant opened in Columbus in 2008 and had originally projected work for 5 years, three Cessna plants in Columbus will be closing in 6 to 24 months. Cessna broke the news to the last 315 employees in the Columbus plant.

Any work ongoing will be relegated to plants in Independence, Kan., and Mexico.

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