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Airbus. Gallois from Paris (7): 45 aircraft orders in danger due to ETS

Paris, France - The tax imposed by UE above aircraft emissions: China is in forefront to fight it

During this great day which sees confirmed EADS leadership, also a news about the thorny ETS (Emission Trading System) situation cannot be missed. ETS is the tax UE imposed since January 1Th 2012 on emissions released by foreign airline aircraft flying from or to Europe. A tax which saw the immediate opposition of China, first of all, followed by United States, Russia, Canada and many more Countries. First...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1138452
Rome, Italy, 03/08/2012 15:55
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