Aviation Industry Set to Tackle Climate Change

(April 22, 2008 - DTN) -- The presidents, CEOs and directors of airlines and airline manufacturers are meeting at the third Aviation and Environment Summit being held this week in Geneva,  to discuss aviation’s impact on climate change.

At the  top industry figures will exchange information on the steps the industry must take to mitigate its environmental impact, as well as agreeing future actions

five sessions over two days, the summit will explore the industry’s four-pillar strategy to tackle climate change; the practical measures the industry is currently taking to limit its environmental impact; and debate future actions that will enable the industry to achieve its goal of carbon neutral growth and its vision of eventually achieving carbon free technology.

Other sessions will look at practical steps that can be taken to reduce carbon dioxide emissions right now, including working with governments to implement emissions-reducing projects such as shortening air routes and increasing investment in research and development. It will also look at the potential of alternative fuels, including biofuels such as algae that do not compete with food supply.

Participating in the summit are: Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, British Airways, CFM, Embraer, General Electric Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce Aerospace and organizers Airports Council International, International Air Transport Association, the Civil Air Navigation Service Organization and ICCAIA. For more information, visit www.iata.org.

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