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Air NZ at Forefront of Testing Environmentally Sustainable Fuels for Use in Aviation

Air New Zealand announced today it expects to use at least one million barrels of environmentally sustainable fuel annually by 2013.

4 Jun 2008

Impact Worldwide Equals That of The Entire Aviation Sector

Our use of PCs and other IT products has a significant impact on the climate. The impact worldwide equals that of the entire aviation sector. A more efficient use of IT products and climate friendly purchases of new equipment could reduce the climate impact by more than 80 per cent, according to a new study by TCO Development.

30 May 2008

Report Detailing Strategy and Actions to Reduce Environmental Footprint

The Boeing Company today released its 2008 Environment Report, detailing its performance, strategy and actions to reduce its environmental footprint and lead the aerospace industry with environmentally progressive products and services.

22 May 2008

Sustainable Use of Biofuels in Aviation

Honeywell announced today that UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, and Honeywell Aerospace will partner with Airbus, JetBlue Airways, and International Aero Engines to study sustainable biofuel use for commercial aircraft.

15 May 2008

New General Aviation Fuel is More Fuel-Efficient and Environmentally Friendlier

Swift Enterprises Ltd. has unveiled a new general aviation fuel that is less expensive, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendlier than any on the market, said co-founder John Rusek.

5 May 2008

Ruling Permitting Passengers and Crew to Carry Methanol Fuel Cell Cartridges as Carry-On Baggage

MTI MicroFuel Cells Inc., announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation today issued a final ruling that will permit passengers and crew to carry methanol fuel cell cartridges and fuel cell systems designed for portable electronic devices on board airplanes in carry-on baggage.

1 May 2008

Patented Wing Modification Enables Boeing 737 Classics to Reduce Fuel Consumption

AeroTech Services, Inc., an aircraft modification and consulting company, announced today that its patented wing modification enables all commercial airlines flying Boeing 737 Classics to reduce fuel consumption by up to 4%, with the only wing modification that can be adjusted for each airline's specific operations, to optimize performance improvement.

28 Apr 2008

Guidelines Serve as Best Practices for Development of Market-Ready Alternative Jet Fuels

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today reaffirmed its absolute commitment to protecting the environment in releasing its guiding principles for reducing carbon output, conserving fuel and finding jet fuel alternatives.

22 Apr 2008

Toronto Pearson International Airport Joined Global Aviation Industry in Declaration on Climate Change

Today, Toronto Pearson International Airport joined the global aviation industry in a Declaration on climate change that was signed by industry leaders at the Aviation + Environment Summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

22 Apr 2008

Reducing the Impact of Aviation on the Environment

Boeing and Airbus have signed an agreement to work together to ensure global interoperability in air traffic management as part of an effort to help reduce the impact of aviation on the environment. The companies will seek the acceleration of improvements to the world's air transportation management system in order to increase efficiency and eliminate traffic congestion.

22 Apr 2008