Sustainability and Environment
European ATM changes seek to lower CO2 emissions
With the goal of saving as much as 470,000 metric tons of fuel each year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a Flight Efficien

With the goal of saving as much as 470,000 metric tons of fuel each year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a Flight Efficiency Plan with Eurocontrol and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization to accelerate efficiency improvements to the European air traffic management system. At current fuel prices, IATA estimates that this could save operators as much as $550 million per year and reduce CO2 emissions from aircraft engines by more than 1.5 million metric tons annually.

Improvements Planned
The Flight Efficiency Plan focuses on improvements in the following five areas:

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