Thu, May 08, 2008
NetJets, DayJet Take Steps To Operate 'Green'
National Air Transportation
Association (NATA) President James K. Coyne testified this week
before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation at
the hearing "Aviation and the Environment: Emissions." The hearing
examined the impact of aviation activities on the environment and
how stakeholders can reduce or mitigate their impact.
During his testimony, Coyne focused on action taken by the
association since creating its Environmental Committee last year,
as well as initiatives launched by NATA members. Coyne highlighted
the NATA Environmental Committee's "Climate Initiative" that
includes purchasing carbon offsets for flight operations and best
management practices to reduce energy consumption for businesses
providing aviation ground handling services.
Coyne also reviewed the actions taken by two of its members,
NetJets Inc. and DayJet Corporation, explaining how both
organizations have incorporated measures to reduce their carbon
footprint. NetJets' program focuses on offsetting carbon emissions
from NetJets' flights, while also reducing the carbon footprint of
NetJets' operations worldwide. Their initiative includes a
substantial investment in leading-edge technology research with the
goal of creating an ultra-low emission jet fuel.
The NATA chief then pointed towards air taxi provider DayJet,
which utilizes Eclipse 500 very light jets in air carrier service
-- smaller aircraft that are inherently more efficient than larger
planes, and have a more favorable environmental footprint.
"NATA, its members and the general aviation industry as a whole
have been diligent in working to ensure that the appropriate steps
to limit the impact we have on the environment are taken," Coyne
stated. "With this in mind, our members and the industry at-large
remain dedicated to operating their businesses with safety and the
environment as their top priorities."
Coyne's full testimony may be viewed here.
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