Says Environmental Commitment Began In 1997 -- "Well Before It
Was Fashionable"
With its first Airbus A380 superjumbo
now flying between Dubai and the US, Emirates
recently unveiled a series of new initiatives to improve the
environmental performance of its operations worldwide. The program,
branded Emvironment, includes the adoption of a new environmental
policy for the Emirates Group, a global staff awareness campaign,
and internal goals to reduce energy consumption and waste, as well
as increase recycling and training.
Says Agency Has "Consistently Found Problems" With Carrier At
ORD
The US Transportation Security Administration, apparently
embarrassed last week for supporting an inspector who climbed
aboard American Eagle regional jets at Chicago O'Hare by using air
temperature probes as grab handles, has retaliated against the
airline with charges and fines.
Give 'em an "A". The US aviation system received a score of 91
out of 100 in a new safety audit released Monday by the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a United Nations
agency that oversees international civil aviation.
Saves Less Than 100 Lbs Per Plane... But Every Little Bit
Helps
Let's imagine for a minute that you own a major airline
(first off, we're sorry -- Ed.) If there
was a piece of equipment onboard your planes that adds weight, but
is seldom used -- and may be of dubious assistance if it is called
upon -- might it be prudent to remove that equipment, in order to
save those pounds and, by extension, even a small bit of fuel? Air
Canada's regional affiliate, Jazz, says yes... but some object to
what the carrier recently removed from its planes: the life
vests.
68 Listed As dead In Iran-Bound Kyrgyz Itek Air 737 Crash
Tragedy has struck the international airline community again as
an Itek Air 737 went down, killing at least 68 people, according to
current reports.The Boeing 737-200 was owned by Kyrgyz carrier,
Itek Air, but operated by Iran Aseman Airlines. The aircraft went
down near Manas International Airport, near the capital city of
Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. Ninety people were reported aboard and some 22
are currently reported to have survived.
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