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ATA chief executive says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme "contrary to international law and bad policy"

Airlines Offer Solutions, Call For Collective Action To Address Climate Change

ATA chief executive says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme "contrary to international law and bad policy"

By eTN Staff Writer

WASHINGTON, DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today expressed harsh opposition to the European Parliament's October 24 f

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JAL trials User Preferred Route system between Japan and Hawaii

Fuel Consumption And CO2 Emissions Reduction From Unique Flight Paths

JAL trials User Preferred Route system between Japan and Hawaii

By eTN

TOKYO, Japan (August 11, 2008) - From today, August 11 2008, the JAL Group starts trials of User Preferred Route (UPR) for flights between Japan and Hawaii.

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Boeing Tailored Arrivals ATM concept cuts fuel use and emissions

Reduced Fuel Consumption Up To 39 Percent

Boeing Tailored Arrivals ATM concept cuts fuel use and emissions

By eTN

SEATTLE, Washington - Boeing and partners in industry and government achieved significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during a recent deployment of an innovative Air Tr

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Air Transport Association says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme Illegal

All Non-EU Countries That Are Members Of International Civil Aviation Organization State Opposition

Air Transport Association says European Aviation Emissions Trading Scheme Illegal

By eTN

WASHINGTON,DC - The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, today voiced harsh opposition to the European Parliament approval of legisl

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Alaska Airlines implements new strategies to conserve fuel and reduce emissions

New Ground Air Units, Retrofit 737s

Alaska Airlines implements new strategies to conserve fuel and reduce emissions

By eTN

Alaska Airlines announced today it is now using mobile ground-based air units for cabin venting, cooling and heat on parked aircraft at nearly all its gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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Southwest Airlines and the FAA revolutionize the skies

Required Navigation Performance Procedures Reduce Aircraft Emissions, Congestion, And Fuel Costs

Southwest Airlines and the FAA revolutionize the skies

By eTN

Southwest Airlines' senior director of Flight Operations Jeff Martin spoke today about the benefits of RNP (Required Navigation Performance) and Southwest's progression on RNP implementation fleet-wide at the Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines: In shambles, but remain optimistic on fuel and on reducing carbon dioxide emissions

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United Airlines: In shambles, but remain optimistic on fuel and on reducing carbon dioxide emissions

By Nelson Alcantara

HONOLULU (eTN) – As expected, United Airlines is following American Airlines’ lead and will soon begin to implement two changes to its domestic checked bag policy.

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The plane truth about flying

Cutting Emissions: Is It Really About Environment...Or Just The High Fuel Cost?

The plane truth about flying

It may be the price of oil, more than cost to the environment, that's driving airlines to cut emissions. But soaring demand for air travel is outstripping their best efforts.

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