Category Archives: Environment

Video: Honeywell, Safran debut green electronic taxiing system

Honeywell and Safran have completed the first major phase of testing of their electric green taxiing system (EGTS), and will make the first public demonstration … More ››

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IATA pledges carbon-neutral growth by 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) has overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution on “Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth (CNG2020) Strategy“ (pdf). … More ››

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ICAO delays emissions standard measure

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has said the airline industry agreement on a standard measure of aircraft greenhouse-gas emissions may be delayed at least … More ››

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NATS reveals environmental gains

More efficient air traffic control procedures and the better use of airspace have saved 800,000 tonnes of CO2 since 2008, a report from NATS shows. … More ››

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Canada projects GHG emissions reduction

NAV CANADA, the country’s air navigation service provider, today released its annual report detailing progress in efforts to reduce the effects of aviation on the … More ››

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ICAO, Indonesia team on emissions reduction

Optimised flight profiles, more efficient airspace design and performance-based navigation techniques will be significant features of a UN-level bid to assist Indonesia with new aviation … More ››

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Austrian enviro impact rules break EU law

A European court has ruled that Austria is contravening EU law in that, when an airport is modified, it provides for an environmental assessment only … More ››

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Aveillant secures £6.75m in new funding

Aveillant, whose 3D Holographic Radar prevents wind turbines from interfering with airport radar – has secured up to £6.75 million in new funding. The investment … More ››

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Boeing, KLM showcase flight optimisation

Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have begun a series of commercial flights that will demonstrate how several advanced technologies, fuels and concepts can significantly … More ››

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Spare intercontinental flights on emissions

A proposal to suspend the EU CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for intercontinental flights, so as to enable International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to agree … More ››

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