Emissions Trading Scheme ‘Detrimental’ to Bizav Community
The long-term costs associated with environmental legislation could be “detrimental” to the business aviation community, according to Bob Shuter, chairman

The long-term costs associated with environmental legislation could be “detrimental” to the business aviation community, according to Bob Shuter, chairman of IBAC’s environmental issues work group, and a member of Tuesday’s panel session, “Aviation and the Environment, Where Now?”

In particular, owners and operators should be concerned with the high cost of meeting environmental standards; the phase-out of older aircraft that don’t meet those standards; operational restrictions; a disproportionate burden on aviation and certain types of aircraft; and an ongoing, never-ending demand for cleaner, quieter and more efficient aircraft.

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