Whilst emissions trading is supported as the best way forward for the environment and the industry, its implementation is a few years away. As a more immediate step, Monarch has signed up to an initiative within the UK called 'Sustainable Aviation'.
This grouping of airlines, airports, manufacturers and air traffic control is seeking to respond to the challenge of building a sustainable future. Mindful that currently foreseen technological advances will not on their own be sufficient to offset the emissions increases associated with projected growth, the industry recognises that it must find new approaches to address the effects on the environment. A range of measures including operational and market based controls has to be considered.
Visit the Sustainable Aviation website for more information.
