Regulations and Government
ICAO Council Adopts New Aircraft CO2 Emissions Standard
The 36-member permanent body of the international aviation organization endorsed February 2016 recommendations of a committee of experts.

The council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) adopted a new carbon dioxide emissions standard for aircraft, the first such design certification standard among world industry sectors, the organization announced on March 6. Approval by the 36-nation council codifies recommendations made by a committee of experts in February 2016.