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New York (AirGuide - Travel Environment Watch) Jun 7, 2009

European government officials and regulators continue to raise taxes at the same time the industry is dealing with severe financial challenges, the executives agreed. They also concurred that all sectors of the air transport industry need to work together to identify and secure "efficiency gains." Misetic claimed that despite falling traffic, AEA remains a strong supporter of finding solutions to the global environmental issues. Jun 2, 2009

US airlines that will be subject to the European Union's emissions trading scheme from 2012 are preparing for the first ETS deadline on 31 August. These carriers will submit emissions monitoring plans "under protest" as they question the legality of the ETS, Air Transport Association of America vice-president of environmental affairs Nancy Young said at the Air Transport World Eco-Aviation conference in Washington DC on 28 May, reiterating that legal action is almost certain. Jun 2, 2009

Boeing

Boeing today outlined its presentation schedule for the Paris Air Show, which begins later this month and is marking its 100th anniversary this year. Boeing's defense showcase will include a daily flying demonstration by the F/A-18F Super Hornet advanced multi-role fighter. In addition, the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter, C-17 Globemaster III transport, and ScanEagle unmanned air vehicle will be on display in the U.S. Department of Defense corral. The company's commercial airplanes presence will be highlighted by the new Air France fuel-efficient Boeing 777 Freighter, which will be on display from June 15 through June 17. Boeing will hold several media briefings about key programs and issues throughout the show. Each day, media should check the briefing schedule at the media center and the Boeing media chalet, situated in Row A-392-394, for updates. The briefing schedule (follows in detail) begins on Monday, June 15 at 09.30 with a presentation from Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson. Later that day, at 11.00, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh will address the media. On Tuesday, June 16, Pat Shanahan, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president and general manager of Airplane Programs, will speak at 13.00, while on Wednesday, June 17, Bill Glover, Boeing Commercial Airplanes managing director of environmental strategy, will provide a Boeing environmental update at 10.00. Jun 5, 2009

Boeing

Boeing has been looking at what the US government could do to stabilise pricing for renewable jet fuel, and standby loans are one strategy the manufacturer has been promoting on Capitol Hill. Alternative fuels need to be price competitive with standard jet fuel to make a business case for biofuels, but that is difficult when petroleum fuel costs are unstable, says Billy Glover, Boeing managing director for environmental strategy. Jun 3, 2009

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