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    NEWS HEADLINES
  • The high-altitude effects of non-CO2 greenhouse gases caused by aviation are still uncertain, say scientists
  • EERC claims first production of a military jet aviation fuel fully created from renewable feedstocks
  • Virgin Galactic and NOAA to explore collaboration on high altitude climate change research and monitoring
  • VLM says it is a myth that short-haul flights are more environmentally damaging than rail journeys
  • Lightweight containers will help reduce airline fuel consumption and reduce emissions, says manufacturer
  • Budapest Airport starts programme to install noise insulation in affected local residential properties
  • Lufthansa announces measures to save paper on its cargo and passenger operations
    FEATURE ARTICLES
  • Two organizations and countless companies strive to bring the dream of algae biofuels to life
  • Affected airlines must factor in many uncertain issues as they plan for inclusion into the EU ETS
    COMMENTARY
  • Disagreement on environmental impacts of air transport is seriously undermining UK government policy
  • A way forward in achieving an acceptable global aviation emissions mitigation framework
    FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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    RECENT NEWS
  • Airlines must take a more positive approach to the environmental debate, says European Commission official
  • Boeing claims significant fuel and emissions savings for its new 777 Performance Improvement Package
  • Los Angeles World Airports develops guidelines for sustainable airport planning, design and construction
  • UK Government wants aviation excluded from EU renewable energy target, reports BBC
  • Carbon offset service and information portal on air travel GHG emissions takes off
  • Industry, airlines and environmental organizations join forces to form sustainable aviation fuels group
  • UK Government set to sanction Heathrow expansion just as London's mayor proposes a replacement airport
  • Ensyn and UOP form joint venture to develop second-generation biomass technology for green jet fuel
  • Aviation industry polishes up green credentials with a relaunch of its environmental website
  • Air New Zealand unveils two initiatives that will reduce annual emissions by over 20,000 tonnes
  • US defence research agency solicits proposals for an environmentally friendly coal-derived military jet fuel
  • European passenger traffic and aircraft movements drop for the first time in six years, reports ACI
  • CAAFI meeting brings progress on a roadmap to address the future viability of alternative jet fuels
  • Air New Zealand's ASPIRE 1 takes off in pursuit of fuel and emissions savings across the Pacific
  • Environmental concerns fail to influence business travel plans, discovers UK survey
  • Solazyme claims world first in race to produce algae-based jet fuel that meets the ASTM standard
  • Air France plans to enter high-speed rail venture with Veolia on routes to London and Amsterdam
  • UK's environment ministry opens consultation on airport action plans to address aircraft noise
  • IATA, CANSO and Eurocontrol commit to an efficiency plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
  • Tougher EU rules for travel reservation systems aim to support greener alternatives to short air journeys
  • Panama's Copa Airlines signs agreement with government to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
  • Emissions and fuel consumption by US airlines fell last year compared to 2000, reports ATA
  • Air France KLM achieves Super Sector Leader status by both Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
  • ASU receives $3 million funding towards research and commercialization of algae-based jet biofuels
  • EU States likely to face legal action from the US over ETS regardless of who wins presidential election, says ATA
    APPOINTMENT
  • Finnair appoints Kati Ihamäki new Vice President, Sustainable Development
    ARCHIVED COMMENTARIES
  • FAA lays out a plan by which it hopes to achieve carbon neutral growth in aviation emissions through increased operational efficiency and technology
  • California and its allies join forces with Europe to break the Bush administration's intransigence on aviation emissions
  • Why aviation must be included in the European Emissions Trading Scheme
    GLOSSARY
  • ARCHIVED NEWS - AUGUST 2008
  • Pacific Northwest commuter airline start-up lays claim to becoming America's first green airline
  • Singapore's Changi Airport opens new Butterfly Garden for departing passengers at Terminal 3
  • Gander International to become North America's first carbon neutral airport
  • Denver International unveils a public-private partnership funded two megawatt solar energy system
  • Boston Logan becomes the first US airport to use 'green' asphalt on a runway repaving project
  • Air New Zealand and JAL to trial trans-Pacific flight planning initiatives to reduce fuel and emissions
  • Environment leaders warn UK Government over air pollution breaches if Heathrow expansion proceeds
  • IATA chief urges Australia to challenge Europe over the inclusion of aviation into the EU ETS
  • Emirates launches a series of new initiatives to further improve environmental operations performance
  • UK says it will not earmark aviation revenues from EU ETS auctioning for environmental measures
  • ACI North America announces the winners of its 2008 Environmental Achievement Awards
    ARCHIVED NEWS - JULY 2008
  • UN's top climate change scientist says civil aviation must move quickly to improve aircraft energy efficiency
  • Pratt & Whitney Canada to investigate second-generation biofuels for smaller and medium size aero engines
  • FAA Excellence in Research Award goes to PARTNER programme leader Ian Waitz
  • Airbus becomes a supporter of the Green Wave initiative to promote global biodiversity awareness
  • US and European aerospace industry leaders agree to greater cooperation on ethics and the environment
  • CFM unveils new next generation turbofan engine that promises 16 percent reduction in CO2 emissions
  • FAA launches incentive strategy to spur development of renewable aviation fuels and technologies
  • Rolls-Royce and British Airways launch alternative fuel ground test programme and invite tenders
  • Air France KLM identifies five key sustainability issues as it publishes its 2007-8 CSR report
  • Boeing foresees increased global demand for replacement aircraft as airlines seek improved fuel efficiency
  • Climate decisions-makers call for clearer policies and more political leadership, reports global survey
  • International anger as European Parliament vote to include aviation into EU Emissions Trading Scheme
  • Rapporteur says EU should seek bilateral agreements in seeking global solution to reduce international aviation emissions
  • Increased engine washing leads to a significant cut in fuel consumption and emissions for Finnair
  • Alaska Airlines reduces fuel consumption by 17 percent through winglet retrofitting and ground air units
  • EasyJet starts UK newspaper campaign to press for a fairer and greener air tax to replace APD
  • FAA's environment chief Daniel Elwell departs to join Aerospace Industries Association
  • Political deal on aviation's inclusion into EU ETS fails to satisfy either airlines or environmentalists
    ARCHIVED NEWS - JUNE 2008
  • European Parliament and Council reach compromise deal on including aviation into the EU ETS
  • Sustainable Power claims impressive results following lab testing of its bio-jet fuel blend
  • European Single European Sky II proposals promise annual savings of 16 million tonnes of CO2
  • UN climate chief urges international aviation to come up with concrete proposals to tackle climate change
  • Japan Airlines becomes first Asian airline to announce plans for second generation biofuel flight
  • Air New Zealand, Continental and Virgin Atlantic join newly-formed algae trade association
  • Accreditation scheme to be established for enabling European airports to achieve carbon neutral status
  • Frankfurt Airport sets 30 percent emissions reduction target for 2020 and plans for a future 'eco terminal'
  • European airline and airport chiefs call for responsible policies on ATM and emissions trading
  • Lufthansa targets 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and 10 percent use of biofuels by 2020
  • EU's new Transport Commissioner pledges action on delivering a Single European Sky
  • Negotiations on aviation's proposed entry into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme reach a critical phase
  • Southwest and United sign long-term engine wash agreements with P&W to save fuel and emissions
  • ICAO launches its carbon emissions calculator and provides full details on methodology used
  • Air New Zealand says tailored arrivals initiative at San Francisco has resulted in significant emissions savings
  • Air Mauritius pledges support to the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation's conservation activities
  • Malaysia Airlines launches passenger carbon offset programme and shows interest in using jet biofuels
  • UK newspaper reveals contents of US protest letter to the UK government over proposed switch on aviation duty
  • Air France chief says current proposals for EU ETS will cause "useless turmoil" for airlines
  • Faced with ever-rising oil prices, European airlines vent their anger at environment MEPs
  • EASA launches public consultation on essential environmental requirements for European aviation
  • FAA announces new US East Coast routes to help airlines save fuel costs and reduce emissions
  • UN climate chief urges transport sector to be proactive in seeking international agreement on climate change
  • Association formed to harness the potential of algae to address global energy and environment issues
  • Air New Zealand confirms jatropha as its biofuel of choice for Boeing 747 test flight later this year
  • Athens International Airport commemorates World Environment Day with green projects and initiatives
  • UNWTO publishes climate change report and urges the tourism sector to seek long term carbon neutrality
    ARCHIVED NEWS - MAY 2008
  • Considerable confusion exists amongst airline passengers about carbon offsetting, finds study
  • Japan's ANA claims to be the first airline to set its own CO2 emissions targets
  • Boeing targets 25 percent facility-wide reduction of energy use and GHG emissions by 2012
  • UK Government's environment adviser says disputed data undermines aviation policy decision-making
  • JetBlue Airways announces a number of environmental initiatives as part of 'Jetting to Green' campaign
  • Boeing challenges college students to create green concepts for Chinese aircraft maintenance facility
  • US government takes UK to task over proposed aviation duty, claiming it contravenes Chicago Convention
  • Authors of study into future trends in aviation noise and emissions respond to "suppression" claim
  • Airbus forms partnership to develop sustainable second-generation commercial aviation biofuels
  • Stockholm-Arlanda gets green light for green approaches after successful trials
  • Athens International Airport receives European green award for energy saving performance
  • Climate protection congress calls for new UN agency to oversee international aviation emissions
  • Airlines praise environmental benefits of Pratt & Whitney's Geared Turbofan Engine
  • European Parliament publishes draft recommendation on second reading of EU ETS aviation directive
  • ATA tells Congress that Lieberman-Warner Bill would have significant economic repercussions for US airlines
  • Stern publishes new report outlining a global plan to combat the growing threat of climate change
  • Asia's travel and tourism leaders gather to discuss the challenge of facing up to climate change
  • Pressure group uncovers "suppressed" research on long term environmental impact of aviation
  • Research shows illegally high levels of ozone affect passengers on some US domestic flights
  • Airline propagates latest-technology turboprop solution to reducing aviation emissions
    ARCHIVED NEWS - APRIL 2008
  • Melbourne Airport releases its five-year strategy to shape environmental objectives
  • UK aviation duty proposals are ill-conceived and should be rescinded, say airlines
  • More cooperation and better communication is the theme at aviation industry summit on environment
  • ATA calls for commitment on alternative jet fuels and releases guiding principles for suppliers
  • Boeing and Airbus to collaborate on achieving air traffic management efficiency and environmental gains
  • Aviation industry joins together in commitment to act on climate change
  • Compromise required as European Parliament negotiates with EU Council over aviation ETS
  • EU Council agrees amendments to directive on aviation's inclusion into the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
  • Airbus to fly first second-generation biofuel test flight next year after successful GTL trial
  • JetBlue Airways to celebrate Earth Day by supporting New York tree planting event
  • First flight procedure trial promises reduced fuel burn and emissions in oceanic airspace
  • Finnair launches a CO2 emissions calculator for passengers on its website
  • ADP launches geothermal project to provide Paris-Orly airport with renewable energy heating
  • EC official says environmental charges imposed by EU States should be repealed once ETS kicks in
  • European Commission announces patronage of the solar-powered Solar Impulse aircraft project
  • Airbus chief says aviation sector is unfairly attacked over climate change
  • International aviation emissions now firmly on the post-Kyoto climate talks agenda
  • ATA calls on Congress to support and fund initiatives to help reduce US commercial aviation GHG emissions
  • Boeing announces first-ever flight of a manned hydrogen fuel cell-powered airplane
  • Asia's travel industry needs to respond to growing public and business concerns over climate change, says PATA
  • PetroSun commences commercial operations on its algae-to-biofuels farm in Texas
  • US Select Committee to hold hearing tomorrow to examine aviation's impact on global warming
    ARCHIVED NEWS - MARCH 2008
  • Analysts forecast US airlines to suffer reversal of fortunes in 2008 as fuel price continues to bite
  • Air New Zealand forms an environment trust to fund R&D and launches customer offset facility
  • Seattle Port Commission publishes greenhouse gas inventory for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • UK advertising watchdog upholds complaint against environmental groups' emissions and airport expansion claims
  • ICAO to hold a workshop to explore ways of including international aviation in a global carbon market
  • Virgin's Branson attacks BA boss for having a lack of vision on biofuels
  • EU Transport Commissioner warns US that its air carriers must join a carbon trading scheme or face EU curbs
  • Detroit Metropolitan Airport takes delivery of two hydrogen-powered Ford shuttle buses
  • Brisbane Airport aviation trial leads to reduction of 650 tonnes of aircraft GHG emissions
  • Turkish Airlines becomes launch participant in engine blade reclamation programme
  • Locally-sourced algae lined up as probable biofuel for Air New Zealand test flight later this year
  • Continental Airlines partners with Boeing and GE for first US biofuel flight in 2009
  • Solena announces development of first large-scale US renewable jet fuel production facility