ATA carriers are committed to addressing climate change.
ATA and its members support efforts to develop more environmentally friendly alternative jet fuels.
Today’s aircraft are over 6 times quieter than they were 40 years ago and airlines and manufacturers are working hard to make them even quieter in the future.
ATA and our carriers engage in a wide variety of environmental initiatives from recycling programs to fuel management procedures.
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Connecting and Protecting Our PlanetSM
The ATA airlines are committed to protecting our planet. Our airlines' exceptional environmental track record, which grows stronger every day, compares favorably with other industries. And, as the demand for air transportation continues to increase, our airlines are dedicating hundreds of billions of dollars to the purchase of new aircraft, developing alternative fuels and improving operational performance, all of which will further reduce noise and emissions.
U.S. commercial aviation has a strong environmental track record which is growing even stronger.
The U.S. commercial airlines improved fuel efficiency by 110 percent between 1978 and 2007, resulting in 2.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide savings – roughly equivalent to taking more than 18.7 million cars off the road each of those years. Our record between 2000 and 2007 is particularly impressive, as we reduced fuel burn and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by almost 3 percent, while transporting 20 percent more passengers and cargo.
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ATA carriers have a longstanding dedication to protecting local air quality.
ATA members team with airports to address local stormwater concerns.
The latest environmental news and developments.
Useful information regarding ATA’s environmental efforts and position on key topics.
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