Articles relating to Topics | aviation http://www.news24.com/Tags/Topics/aviation Argotic Syndication Framework, http://www.codeplex.com/argotic http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Thu, 23 May 2013 07:52:40 +0200 China won't accept carbon tax on flights China will not pay for CO2 emissions by its airlines on flights within Europe, a top civil aviation official reportedly said after the European Commission warned eight Chinese firms face fines for nonpayment. http://www.news24.com/Green/News/China-wont-accept-carbon-tax-on-flights-20130518 Aviation holds promise of 88 000 local jobs South African Airways will highlight how aviation can benefit the African continent and the pan African economy as a whole at the upcoming IATA annual general meeting. http://www.news24.com/Travel/Flights/Aviation-holds-promise-of-88-000-local-jobs-20130515 Space tourism won't hurt environment Richard Branson said that rocket-powered space tourism flights by his firm Virgin Galactic would have only a minor impact on climate change. http://www.news24.com/Green/News/Space-tourism-wont-hurt-environment-20130513 Pilots supsended for model pose Two Vietnamese pilots have been fined and suspended after allowing a celebrity model to pose for photographs in the cockpit mid-flight. http://www.news24.com/Travel/International/Pilots-supsended-for-model-pose-20130510 Airline to test ash cloud detector A UK airline is to test volcanic ash cloud detection technology aimed at avoiding air chaos. http://www.news24.com/Technology/News/Airline-to-test-ash-cloud-detector-20130509 SA pilots fly home The 12 South African pilots arrested in Namibia for not having the correct flight documents have paid admission-of-guilt fines and are on their way home. http://www.news24.com/Travel/South-Africa/SA-pilots-fly-home-20130509