Climate Change

ATA member airlines have a long-standing commitment to improving fuel efficiency and, therefore, reducing their carbon footprint. Since 1978, ATA airlines have improved fuel efficiency by 110 percent, which has resulted in significant reductions of carbon dioxide (CO2). The ATA member airlines continue their strong commitment to protecting the environment, improving efficiency and reducing GHG emissions. Our commitment supports a global sectoral approach to aviation climate change policy under the International Civil Aviation Organization, and promotes critical technology, air traffic control, energy and infrastructure advances.

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The Air Transport Association Climate Change Commitment - A Global, Sectoral Approach
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of emissions targets in support of a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

21st Century Aviation - A Commitment to Technology, Energy and Climate Solutions
It is time for the United States to once again take a leading role in aviation, through the Next Generation Air Traffic Control System, sound energy policy and research and development in technology to enhance climate solutions.

Commercial Aviation’s Environmental Efforts
ATA airlines' exceptional environmental track record grows stronger every day.

Why One-Size-Fits-All Cap-and-Trade Legislation Does Not Fit Aviation
While the Air Transport Association (ATA) and our airlines are strong supporters of improved GHG efficiency and have an exceptional track record to back that up, we have grave concerns about potential one-size-fits-all cap-and-trade legislation.

Air Traffic Control Modernization and The Environment
Modernization of the air traffic control system will bring significant environmental improvements.

Commercial Airlines: Environmentally Efficient Economic Drivers
Airlines contribute significantly to the economy and -- at the same time -- are highly carbon efficient in moving people and critical goods.

ATA Hails Passage of Final Wall Street Reform Bill(07/15/2010)
ATA hails the Senate’s final passage of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, a comprehensive financial- and commodities-reform bill.

Air Transport Association Reaffirms Environmental Commitment, Voices Strong Concerns about Kerry-Lieberman Fuel Taxes(05/27/2010)
ATA has voiced strong concerns on the draft climate change legislation issued by Sens. Kerry and Lieberman.

English High Court Permits ATA Legal Challenge to EU Emissions Trading Scheme to Proceed(05/27/2010)
ATA commented on the English High Court decision to allow its legal challenge to the EU emissions trading scheme to proceed.

21st Century Aviation - A Commitment to Technology, Energy and Climate Solutions(05/24/2010)
ATA has joined with the International Air Transport Association in agreeing to an ambitious set of efficiency targets that take a global, sectoral approach to mitigating GHG emissions from aviation.

Air Transport Association Says Aviation Committed to Fuel Efficiency and CO2 Reduction Improvements; Wants to Be Treated Under Global Sectoral Approach(05/12/2010)
ATA issued a statement in response to the release of the climate change legislation sponsored by Sens. John Kerry and Joe Lieberman.

Fuel Efficiency of the U.S. Airlines(04/24/2010)
Continuing the industry's track record will require reforming ATC systems

Joint Statement by AACO, AAPA, AEA, ALTA, ATA and ERA on the Global Sectoral Approach to Aviation and Climate Change(03/22/2010)
The heads of the world’s regional airline associations today issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to the industry-wide global sectoral approach to aviation and climate change.

ATA Testimony by President and CEO Jim May Before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development and Related Agencies on Aviation Stakeholder Priorities for Maintaining a Safe and Viable Aviation System(03/18/2010)
ATA testifies before the House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee to bring members up-to-date on the airline industry including: changes in industry dynamics, priorities and challenges, and what committee leadership can do to help the industry.

Debunking Aviation’s Environmental Myths(03/01/2010)
The Air Transport Association (ATA) member airlines have an exceptional environmental track record that is often overlooked or misstated. Let's set the record straight.

U.S. Commercial Aircraft: Major Environmental Milestones(03/01/2010)
U.S. Commercial Aircraft: Major Environmental Milestones

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