EASYJET EASING CO2

Never did a story from Pravda before. Also have tended to avoid ragging on the airlines. But this is a possible solution.

British low-cost airline easyJet claims it creates new plane to cut carbon emissions
June 15, 2007 (AP via Pravda)

WHO
easyJet, CEO Andy Harrison

WHAT
The British low-cost airline announces the purchase of an “ecoJet” which promises to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50%.

WHEN
Manufacturers will deliver the new jet by 2015.

WHERE
UK
they'll cut back on theirs if we cut back on ours (click to enlarge)

WHY
- The plane will 1. fly at lower speeds, 2. be made of lighter materials, 3. have rear rotors to enhance fuel efficiency, cutting CO2 by 50% and N2 by 75%. The new jet will also be quieter.
- Aviation makes 2% of world GHGs and there is much pressure on it to improve: British Airways offers offsets. Virgin Atlantic is investing in new biofuels. Ryanair uses Boeing 737-800s, which have cut emissions and fuel consumption by 50% since 2000.

QUOTES
Harrison: "This is not "Star Trek". This is the future…If it were to be made available today, we would order hundreds of them for fleet replacement."