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Weekly UpdatesNew York (AirGuide - Travel Environment Watch) May 24, 2009
The UK government's environmental czar is unconvinced by industry claims that carbon emissions could return to 2000 levels by 2050. Appearing before the parliamentary transport committee, Environment Agency chairman Lord Smith said he further doubted the ability of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme to encourage reductions due to the prevailing low price of carbon. He said it is foolish and wrong to believe the UK could hand on responsibility for emissions by trading its way out of it. May 20, 2009
Boeing
Boeing released its 2009 Environment Report, highlighting reductions during 2008 in its energy and water consumption, carbon dioxide emissions and hazardous waste at its facilities, and efforts to pioneer environmentally progressive technologies, including the world's first demonstration flights powered in part by sustainable biofuels. Boeing is continuing to improve the environmental performance of its products through technology advancements, and targets improving the fuel efficiency of each new generation of commercial airplane by at least 15 percent compared to the airplanes they replace. May 19, 2009
Hawker
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is taking the lead in sustainability among aircraft manufacturing companies. HBC organized the formation of the Wichita Sustainability Coalition, implemented a sustainability program throughout all areas of its business and expanded its company recycling program. In addition, the Beechcraft Bonanza G36 was the first to fly on Swift Sustainable Fuel and among the first to fly on unleaded fuel. May 18, 2009
Palau
A naturally eco-friendly destination, Palau now boasts a new eco-tour, which was introduced March 31. The new Sense of Wonder ECO Tour is an environmental and education program supported by the Ebill Society in the Ngarchelong state. The tour includes kayaking through the mangrove forests, nature games and a tour through PalauOs many historical remains, to name a few of the features. The tour includes close encounters with PalauOs endemic plants and animals; lessons on cultural legends; tours of historical remains such as stone monoliths; and a Palauan lunch. isebong@hawaii.edu or visit www.Dolphinspacific.com or www.visit-palau.blogspot.com or www.visit-palau.com. May 21, 2009
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney (P&W) is working with about 20 airports worldwide to better understand local noise restrictions and requirements as the manufacturer targets a 2013 entry-into-service for its geared turbofan engine. The company is talking with airports about how PW1000G-powered aircraft can obtain clearance to fly more direct trajectories because of the engine's reduced noise footprint, P&W next generation product family vice president Bob Saia tells ATI. May 22, 2009
Santa Monica
A City of Santa Monica, Calif., ordinance banning large aircraft from Santa Monica Airport violates the city's airport grant assurance agreements, according to a determination made by an FAA hearing examiner. The 114-page FAA decision, released yesterday, followed just days after the U.S. Ninth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the ordinance. Santa Monica adopted the ordinance last year to ban Category C and D aircraft - or the largest business jets - from the airport. The ordinance drew a "cease and desist" order from the FAA, and at the FAA's request, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the business jet ban. Santa Monica last week said it was still analyzing the decisions. May 18, 2009
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