Abstract

It is recognized that aviation is a major part of society and the global economy. In India because of the recent liberal policies the sector has witnessed a major growth and efforts must be made to address the environmental impacts caused by the increase in the number of aircrafts.

There is an initiative by International Civil Aviation Organization to form a partnership between Government and Industry to lessen the negative impacts of this growth. The purpose of the partnership is to reduce CO2 emissions from aircrafts. The industrial partner will monitor progress toward the desired aims by sharing information about operational opportunities and technologies that are not considered confidential, adopting technically feasible techniques for improving fuel efficiency, recognizing the need to achieve CO2 reductions by taking into account emissions when purchasing aircraft and achieving creditable emissions reduction through emissions trading.
The industrial partners could utilize operational techniques to minimize aircraft fuel use. This would include flying the most efficient aircraft at most fuel efficient speed, reducing the empty aircraft weight, flying at the most economical altitude and maintaining clean and efficient engines and airframes. They could also employ better technological options like use of polished aircraft, installation of winglets, engine upgrades and retrofits.

The Government will support efforts to limit or reduce CO2 and towards achieving the Partnership Goal by participating in and supporting activities to share information and addressing any issues due to which improvements of fuel efficiency for aircraft are impeded.
The Government of India is a member of ICAO and is committed to reduction in aviation emissions.

Presentation: http://www.cleanairnet.org/baq2006/1757/docs/SP10_2.ppt