TIACA blasts Leipzig court's ruling to uphold Frankfurt night flight ban
2012 04 16
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THE court ruling upholding the Frankfurt airport night flight ban has been condemned by The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), which says the decision will damage the local economy and undermine the city's reputation as the premier European air freight hub.
"We are extremely disappointed. The danger is that the decision could be repeated at other major gateways. Not only will air cargo suffer, local communities and national economies will also pay a higher price, both financially and environmentally," said TIACA industrial affair committee chairman Oliver Evans.
The industry association also said restricting freighter movements would reduce investment and lead to job losses, and impact on the environment from greater trucking operations. Consumers can also expect higher prices due to higher supply chain costs, TIACA said.
"Today, night-time cargo flights are part of a seamless supply chain that means consumers and businesses can plan their stock levels and production schedules with confidence. This is now at risk," Mr Evans said.
The decision by a judge at the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig to uphold a night-time flight ban at Frankfurt airport "will damage the city's reputation as one of the world's premier gateways for international trade and harm the local and national economy," he said.
Despite industry protests, the court ruling means the ban on flights at Frankfurt between 2300 hrs and 0500 hrs will also reduce the number of flights one hour before and one hour after the night-time period, said TIACA.
Source Shipping Gazette - Daily Shipping News
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