Government negotiators receive encouragement from aviation industry leaders
A High Level Meeting being convened by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on 11 May received executive-level support from the aviation industry today, as leaders representing all parts of the sector encouraged governments to progress their deliberations on a global carbon offsetting scheme for air transport. The ICAO discussions have been gathering pace since […]
ICAO Driving move for adoption of global climate agreement for air transport
ICAO launched a series of regional outreach and education sessions as negotiations continue towards the adoption of a global climate agreement for air transport. The regional events, under the title global aviation dialogues (GLADs), are a key part of the agency"™s work in the lead up to the ICAO Assembly in September. The aviation industry, […]
Teamwork, Innovation and Industry Unity for a Sustainable Future
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) co-signed an open letter calling on governments to act to help the industry reduce its carbon footprint. The letter was organized by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), which brings together all the major players in the aviation sector (airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, and air navigation service providers) with […]
Airbus, Air Canada y BioFuelNet Canadá abogan por nuevos combustibles de aviación
Airbus, Air Canada y BioFuelNet Canadá, organizado por la Universidad McGill de Montreal, han formado una alianza para evaluar soluciones canadienses para la producción de combustibles alternativos sostenibles para aviones con el objetivo de largo plazo de suministro de Air Canadá. La primera evaluación se espera para finales de 2013. La asociación fue anunciada hoy […]
