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American Airlines emitted 29.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents
Southwest Airlines has been acknowledged by EPA
Naverus delivered a National Aerospace Assessment
Japan Airlines won Conde Nast Traveler's World Savers Award
Denver International is seeking approval
Airports Council International-North America announced the winners

Eco-Aviation Today, September 2009, p.7

American Airlines emitted 29.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents in 2008, down 5% compared to the previous year. Fleet downsizing and schedule reductions played a large role, but the carrier also is encouraging workers to find ways to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Its Fuel Smart fuel conservation program saved 111 million gal. of fuel and 2.3 billion lb. of carbon dioxide last year. Since 2002 AA has reduced its CO2 footprint by 20% and has set an objective of a further 30% reduction by 2025 from 2002. Last year it became the first major passenger airline to join the US Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program and will work with Climate Leaders to set a mid-range goal to help meet its 2025 emissions target.

Southwest Airlines has been acknowledged by EPA for its leading green power purchase and its support and participation in the agency's Fortune 500 Green Power Challenge, which is challenging corporations collectively to exceed 10 billion kilowatt-hr. green power purchasing by year end. SWA's Dallas and Houston operations are purchasing nearly 16 million kwh of green power, which is enough to meet 30% of the facilities' purchased electricity use. According to EPA, green power is electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas, biomass and low-impact hydro.

Naverus delivered a National Aerospace Assessment to Swedish air navigation service provider LFV designed to develop a "roadmap" for Performance Based Navigation implementation. Naverus said PBN at Sweden's major airports could save an estimated 9 million kg. of fuel per year and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 30,000 tonnes.

Japan Airlines won Conde Nast Traveler's World Savers Award by being judged the most socially responsible airline among its peers. The award recognizes companies in the travel industry that have contributed back to society through various business activities, particularly in the five key aspects of education programs, wildlife conservation, poverty alleviation, environmental or cultural preservation and health initiatives.

Denver International is seeking approval from the Denver City Council to construct a photovoltaic solar electricity generating system that would power the airport's fuel storage and distribution facility. DIA plans an agreement with MP2 Capital and Oak Leaf Energy Partners to develop the $7 million, 1.6-megawatt solar project on a nine-acre site north of the airfield. Last year DIA unveiled a 2-megawatt solar energy system south of the terminal that will generate more than 3 million kilowatt hr. of electricity per year, enabling the airport to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more than 2,000 tonnes.

Airports Council International-North America announced the winners of its 2009 Environmental Achievement Awards.

Note to readers: ATW Editorial Director Perry Flint served as one of three judges in the competition along with Steve Alterman, president of the Cargo Airline Assn., and Tom Bennett, environmental specialist at US FAA.

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