Advocacy & Policy

Civil Environmental Committee

Responsible for developing and implementing national and international regulations, standards, and specifications related to aircraft and engine noise and emissions. Engages with Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of State, Department of Health, Education & Welfare, Environmental Protection Agency, International Civil Aviation Organization, and European Aviation Safety Agency.
Committee Leadership: Steve Csonka, GE; Dom Sepulveda, Pratt & Whitney; Costas Baltas, Pratt & Whitney; Robert Solaimani, Boeing; Mike Hurd, Boeing



Aircraft Emissions Subcommittee
Responsible for all issues relating to civil aircraft emissions. Monitors domestic and international regulation of aircraft emissions.
Co-chairs: Steve Csonka, GE; Dom Sepulveda, Pratt & Whitney

Aircraft Noise Subcommittee
Responsible for issues relating to civil aviation engine and aircraft noise. Monitors domestic and international regulatory policy on civil aircraft noise – including research and development.
Chair: Costas Baltas, Pratt & Whitney; Vice-chair: Robert Solaimani, Boeing

Top Documents

• ICAO Environmental Report 2010
  This second ICAO Environmental Report reflects and promotes cooperation among governments, industry and members of civil society. It also showcases ideas and best practices that can accelerate efforts towards the goal of a sustainable air transport industry.
• Aviation and Climate Change: The Views of Aviation Industry Stakeholders
  Executive Summary (PDF)
  The aviation industry is committeed to addressing its role in climate change, but requires government as an active partner. This document lays out general guiding principles that should frame the debate on aviation and climate change.

Recent News

• Difficulties remain on moves towards a global solution on aviation emissions but Durban talks bring some hope
  Green Air Online, 12/13/2011
• Air New Zealand first to benefit from new Airbus and Boeing environmental and fuel-saving initiatives
  Green Air Online, 12/09/2011
• Following House passage, mirror bill introduced into US Senate to block US airlines from participating in EU ETS
  Green Air Online, 12/08/2011
• Chicken fat-fuel to power US warships in '12 games
  Reuters, 12/5/2011
• 'If you build it, we will buy it' says airline CEO on biojet fuel
  Biorefining Magazine, 11/10/2011
• USAF to purchase and test alcohol to jet fuel
  CAAFI Press Release, 9/28/2011
• U.S. and Australia Agree to Cooperate To Develop Alternative Aviation Fuels
  FAA Press Release, 9/13/2011
• Obama administration to invest $510m in biofuels industry to power ships, jets
  Andrew Restuccia, The Hill, 8/16/2011
• President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America’s Energy Security
  White House Press Release, 8/16/2011

Resources

• European Commission - Aviation EU ETS
  
  
• Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN)
  The Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program is a NextGen effort to accelerate development and commercial deployment of environmentally promising aircraft technologies and sustainable alternative fuels. The aircraft technologies focus on reduction in aircraft noise, emissions, and fuel burn.  http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/apl/research/aircraft_technology/cleen/