Airline Industry News - Environmental

T3 Series ESV Provides International Customers Innovative Clean-Energy Solutions That Deliver High Levels of Performance, Versatility and Cost Effectiveness - More

Bombardier Aerospace and the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) today announced that Bombardier's aircraft dismantling operations have officially been accreditated by AFRA. The accreditation, which was awarded following a comprehensive two-day audit, covers teardown efforts for CRJ100/200 regional jets at Bombardier's Service Centers in... - More

US Airlines Generate Over 880 Million Tons of Waste Annually - 75 Percent of Which Could Be Recycled... But Only 20 Percent Is; Consumers Urged to Factor Recycling Policies Into Air Travel Decisions. - More

The program is fully operational at eight Company bases and in the advanced implementation phase at another 18 - More

Researchers and entrepreneurs in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley (www.knoxvilleoakridge.com) see the successful test of Boeing's 787 as the day the carbon fiber era took flight. - More

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a major increase in the effectiveness of its recycling programs after the company put special emphasis on recycling projects in support of its ongoing commitment to the environment. - More

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, yesterday urged climate negotiators to oppose an exorbitant new climate change tax to be imposed on the airlines and their passengers. - More

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) today announced at its annual Media Day a 'green plane,' an innovative idea that marries efficiency, environmentally responsible products, Customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight. - More

California Carrier Publishes 2008 Climate Report - More

United Airlines today released its 2008-2009 Corporate Responsibility Report - Every Action Counts(SM), highlighting the company's actions and commitments to business discipline and leadership, safety, customer satisfaction, employee development and opportunity, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. - More