Air Travel
Our economy benefits greatly from the ability to move people and products all over the globe, quickly and safely, thanks to aviation. However, it produces serious environmental impacts — primarily noise and atmospheric emissions. Jet engines produce CO2, NOx, CO, SOx, VOCs, particulates and other trace compounds — most of which are considered local air quality pollutants and/or greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change.
There are many varied regulations constraining aviation emissions. New technologies, advanced materials and enhanced design have improved aircraft energy intensity and reduced fuel consumption tremendously over time. In addition to the aircraft themselves, most commercial airlines, as well as the U.S. Air Force, have enacted major policies addressing the reduction of their environmental impact. (Source: FAA / Photo: Flickr)
Articles about Air Travel
Wed, May 23 2012 at 4:52 PM EST
The state is hoping to accomodate suborbital space planes and to serve as a hub in a worldwide network of suborbital point-to-point travel.Wed, May 23 2012 at 9:57 AM EST
The solar-powered plane will attempt its first intercontinental flight, traveling from Switzerland to Morocco.Mon, May 14 2012 at 5:49 AM EST
A small plane crashed near a treacherous high-altitude airport in northern Nepal, killing 15 people while 6 others miraculously survived.Thu, May 10 2012 at 1:28 PM EST
Air Transport World Magazine has announced the winners of its first Eco-Aviation Awards.Thu, May 10 2012 at 5:46 AM EST
Rescuers who reached the remote site found bodies scattered near the plane wreckage on the sheer face of Mount Salak.Wed, May 09 2012 at 1:39 PM EST
Munich airport officials declined the man's offer to see him eat one of the lizards, and impounded the creatures instead.Wed, May 02 2012 at 2:43 PM EST
Grasslands around airports can be used as solar panel fields or sources of grass-based biofuels, according to a new USDA report.Mon, Apr 30 2012 at 5:38 PM EST
Travelers who suspect they are victims of profiling by security screeners at U.S. airports can now lodge a complaint in minutes.Fri, Apr 20 2012 at 12:26 PM EST
Up to 130 people are feared dead after a Boeing 737 crashed while trying to land in bad weather near the Pakistani capital on Friday.Fri, Apr 20 2012 at 9:25 AM EST
Video: Birds flying into a plane’s right-side engine shortly after takeoff forced a jetliner to make an emergency landing in New York.- 1. Solar Storm
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