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May 18, 2009
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Each month ATW's Eco-Aviation Today brings you the latest environmental news and trends affecting the world’s airlines and tell you how the air transport industry is working to reduce its impact on the planet. Do you have friends or colleagues who might find this information useful? If so, please forward this newsletter along to them or click here to sign them up.
Camelina, algae biojet could be in production quantity soon Sustainable biofuels for the airline industry are just around the corner, say two suppliers that already have conducted successful inflight demonstrations. [MORE] Sapphire Energy sees jewel in algae Sapphire Energy, which has conducted flight demonstrations with Continental and Japan Air Lines, likewise is excited about the potential of algae-derived biojet. It claims that by 2011 it will be producing 1 million gal. of diesel and jet fuel per year, double its initial estimates. By 2018 the number will be 100 million gal. annually and by 2025 it will be up to 1 billion gal. of fuel per year. In context, that is 3% of the US's 36-billion-gal. renewable fuel standard. [MORE]
Airbus seeks Green Designs for the future Airbus announced the finalists in its global "Fly Your Ideas" challenge to develop creative ideas that could help shape the future of aviation and deliver further reductions in the industry's impact on the environment. [MORE] CFM upgrade to contribute to 2% reduction in fuel burn on 737NG CFM International last month launched its CFM56-7B Evolution engine enhancement program for EIS in mid-2011. The new engine, in combination with aerodynamic refinements to the 737NG, will burn 2% less fuel. Key to the improvement is the use of advanced computer codes and 3-D design techniques to improve airfoils in the high- and low-pressure turbines to lift engine performance. Also, CFM is improving engine cooling techniques and reducing parts count to achieve lower maintenance costs. [MORE] Finnair, Qatar join Global Deal Group Finnair and Qatar Airways have joined the Aviation Global Deal Group that was launched in February to take leadership of the climate change debate and develop a global policy for tackling aviation emissions. Air France KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, airport operator BAA and international nongovernmental organization The Climate Group formed the organization to present a united front to fast-track an industry response and last month presented their ideas during a UNFCCC session in Bonn. Attendees at the ATW-Leeham Co. Eco Aviation Conference in Washington May 26-28 will hear a presentation on the AGD from Virgin Atlantic Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility Manager Sian Foster. [MORE] United offers carbon offsets United Airlines launched a carbon offset program that complements its existing efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. Its environmental initiatives include fleet enhancements, an EcoPower engine wash system and alternative-fuel ground support equipment vehicles. Last year it was the only US airline to participate in the environmental program ASPIRE, using 11 fuel-savings initiatives in a single transpacific flight to save more than 32,000 lb. of carbon emissions. [MORE] Other News British consumers believe more airlines are taking the threat of climate change seriously Virgin America signed onto The Climate Registry AirTran Airways is trialing what it terms a "green" gate at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International LAN Airlines launched its first services with 767-300ERs equipped with winglets Etihad Airways signed up with Masdar Not too late for Eco-Aviation [MORE] |
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