Aviation

News: Emissions trading is an easy option for airline chiefs

In today's Financial Times, T&E Director Jos Dings argues that airlines are wrong to say emissions trading is the o­nly way to combat the impact of aviation o­n the environment.  He also accuses the industry of underestimating the climate impact of global aviation. 

January 12, 2005 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: 31/01/2005 - Tackling the Global Warming Impact of Aviation , Brussels

In a one-day seminar held at the European Parliament, and hosted by Chris Davies MEP, T&E brought together experts, industry, policy makers and NGOs.  Under discussion: future European action to combat the rapidly-growing contribution of the aviation sector to global warming.  For more information, download the full announcement.

December 20, 2004 | Aviation | Events | Climate Change & Energy

News: Airlines Wrong to Blame Oil Price Rise

In today's Financial Times, T&E calls o­n the global aviation industry to stop its 'continued stream of apocalyptic warnings' about the impact of oil price rises o­n airlines and to rethink its attitude to environmental policies.  Click 'read more' to read the letter.   

December 17, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: Tony Blair Challenged to 'Match Words With Deeds' on Aviation

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has apparently recognised the impact of aviation o­n climate change (BBC News 15-09-04).  In today's Financial Times, Jos Dings challenges him to 'match words with deeds' regarding a proposed disastrous Resolution o­n the table for the forthcoming International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal (starting 28 September).  For more information o­n the environmental threat posed by the Resolution, click here.

September 21, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: EU Parliament Fights for Europe's Right to Choose Own Aviation Policy

The EU Parliament today adopted a Resolution strongly rejecting U.S.-led moves to prevent ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) member states from controlling greenhouse gas emissions from aviation. The Resolution was passed with a large majority.

September 16, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases | Climate Change & Energy

News: ICAO Assembly: States to Lose Right to Choose Own Environment Policy?

The UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will open its triennial Assembly in two weeks (28/09/04 – 08/10/04). A resolution is o­n the table with disastrous wording for the future of environmental policy in aviation at international and regional level.  Read this T&E overview detailing the threat and download the letter sent o­n behalf of six major environment groups to key ministers and representatives urging them to take joint action against the proposed resolution.

September 10, 2004 | Aviation | Press Releases

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