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Welcome to The Aviation blog – join the dialogue!
We are excited to launch this new initiative in form of The Aviation blog with EurActiv aiming to provide a digital platform for dialogue on aviation matters. We believe that together we can and should...
View ArticleWhy Aviation Matters
Have a look at this video of a recent reception on technology in the aviation industry with perspectives from Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell and the Association of European Airlines.
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Connecting Europe to Europe… and the world
European Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas made the following comment a few weeks ago when discussing the Connecting Europe Facility: If transport does not flow or connect smoothly, our economy will...
View ArticleAvoiding unintended consequences
In the quest for sustainability, the aviation industry is seeking to avoid unintended consequences—especially the unintended consequences of employing biofuels on a large scale. One kind of unintended...
View ArticleIATA Moves Forward on Carbon-Neutral Growth
The International Air Transport Association on 3 June endorsed a goal of carbon-neutral aviation industry growth after 2020 — a goal called “CNG2020″ put forward by the International Civil Aviation...
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Natural Features Spur Boeing EcoDemonstrator Innovation
Boeing recently released a new video showcasing its ecoDemonstrator, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 outfitted with advanced experimental equipment to test and measure technology that can reduce...
View ArticleBoeing Demonstrates Sustainability at Le Bourget
Boeing has been demonstrating the next generation of sustainable aircraft during the Paris Air Show, Euractiv reported recently. During the show, Boeing announced the 787-10, the latest version of its...
View ArticleBoeing Environment Report illustrates commitment to sustainable performance
Boeing recently released its annual Environment Report, which found that the company has made large strides in improving its environmental performance — even as it has boosted its aircraft deliveries...
View ArticleIt’s now up to governments…
The global aviation industry recently submitted a Working Paper to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on what we feel is the best way forward for dealing with aviation’s climate...
View ArticleEurope shows strong demand for aviation personnel among worldwide boom
According to Boeing’s 2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook, commercial aviation will require more than a million new pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians. As global aviation grows, Boeing projected...
View ArticleATAG ‘Flightpath’ showcases aviation’s environmental commitment
As aviation professionals from around the world gather in Montreal next week for the triennial ICAO General Assembly, ATAG has produced a special issue of Flightpath that crystallises several issues on...
View ArticleICAO reaches historic global emissions agreement
At its just-completed triennial general assembly, the International Civil Aviation Organization on October 4 reached agreement on a multilateral, global plan to reduce aviation’s impact on climate...
View ArticleWorld You Like Challenge finalists announced
ACI Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme has been selected as one of the three finalists of the EU-wide low-carbon contest World You Like Challenge — previously reported on the Aviation...
View ArticleCommission unveils key transport corridors
The European Commission recently unveiled its new infrastructure policy, which includes nine key transport corridors connecting key European economic centres and improve east-west connections across...
View Article2013 in review
As we look forward to the new year and reflect on 2013, it is worth taking stock of what has taken place in our industry. Aviation in Europe saw several important developments in 2013: Tensions with...
View ArticleParliament committee continues debating Commission proposal on emissions
Amendments to Peter Liese’s draft report on the European Commission’s compromise proposal for including aviation in the Emissions Trading Scheme have recently been made available, with the Parliament’s...
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‘Green diesel’ identified as sustainable aviation biofuel
Boeing researchers have identified green diesel as a potential aviation biofuel of high sustainability, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by at least half over its lifecycle. Boeing said last week that...
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Desert crops show promise for sustainable biofuel
Desert plants fed by seawater -- like this halophyte known as salicornia -- will produce biofuel more efficiently than other well-known feedstocks. Boeing, working with research partners in the United...
View ArticleEU / ASEAN Aviation Summit
Singapore is the world aviation city this week, as the Singapore Air Show takes place at the city’s famous Changi Airport and several other events are held in conjunction, including the EU / ASEAN...
View ArticleMEPs Reject Agreement with Council Presidency on ‘Stop the Clock’
On 19 March, MEPs in the Environment Committee rejected a negotiated agreement with the EU Greek Presidency and the Commission on the aviation ETS. The key element of the agreement was the extension of...
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