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Aug 31, 2010 (newstodate): After so far some six months of waiting, the Icelandic project for a new freighter carrier, Proaviation is still stuck on the ground.
The reason is the AOC application procedure with ICAA, Iceland's Civil Aviation Agency.
-We are still waiting for the ICAA to complete their procedures leading to the issuance of an AOC, says Valdimar Saemundsson, Iceland Aerotech, who serves as consultant to the group and will take the position as Proaviation technical director.
-The issue remains shortage of manpower at ICAA that has understandably reined in on costs and staff due to the effects from the Icelandic economic problems. Still six months of waiting is a long period, and in the meantime we have been unable to take next steps towards realizing the project.
-We understand that the problem can be that ICAA has to prioritize their resources to secure the maintenance of AOCs by existing carriers that might otherwise be forced to go out of business. Still, it is very problematic that this prohibits new enterprises from developing, which is otherwise what this country needs.
newstodate is now seeking an update from the ICAA that earlier declared that there are really no delays in the processes.
-The ICAA is proud to announce that delays have been minimal, if any, Valdis Asta Adalsteinsdottir, ICAA manager public relations & special projects, told newstodate on June 17, 2010.
According to its business plan, Proaviation will become an ACMI provider targeting the air cargo business with one or probably two Boeing 757 or Boeing 767 converted freighters.
The reason is the AOC application procedure with ICAA, Iceland's Civil Aviation Agency.
-We are still waiting for the ICAA to complete their procedures leading to the issuance of an AOC, says Valdimar Saemundsson, Iceland Aerotech, who serves as consultant to the group and will take the position as Proaviation technical director.
-The issue remains shortage of manpower at ICAA that has understandably reined in on costs and staff due to the effects from the Icelandic economic problems. Still six months of waiting is a long period, and in the meantime we have been unable to take next steps towards realizing the project.
-We understand that the problem can be that ICAA has to prioritize their resources to secure the maintenance of AOCs by existing carriers that might otherwise be forced to go out of business. Still, it is very problematic that this prohibits new enterprises from developing, which is otherwise what this country needs.
newstodate is now seeking an update from the ICAA that earlier declared that there are really no delays in the processes.
-The ICAA is proud to announce that delays have been minimal, if any, Valdis Asta Adalsteinsdottir, ICAA manager public relations & special projects, told newstodate on June 17, 2010.
According to its business plan, Proaviation will become an ACMI provider targeting the air cargo business with one or probably two Boeing 757 or Boeing 767 converted freighters.