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Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the International
Air Transport Association (IATA) have highlighted aviation’s
commitment to the environment, with the launch of the Changi
Airport Group & IATA Environment Exhibition at Singapore Changi
Airport.
The exhibition was inaugurated by IATA’s
Director-General and CEO, Mr Giovanni Bisignani, and CAG’s Chief
Executive Officer, Mr Lee Seow Hiang. The exhibition, at Changi’s
Terminal 3 Departure Hall, will run until 28 February 2010.
Through the displays, visitors to the
exhibition are guided on a “journey” from the inception of powered
flight to present day aviation in a structure that resembles a
futuristic aircraft engine. This journey illustrates the key
elements of IATA’s four-pillar strategy on the environment –
focussing on technology, operations and infrastructure.
For example:
• Continuous descent approaches which reduce
carbon emissions by up to 630kg per landing.
• Reducing weight on board aircraft: loading 1kg
less on every flight would save 170 million kg of fuel annually.
• In total, IATA’s work to reduce emissions
through more efficient routings, best practices in fuel efficiency
and more efficient flying has saved over 70 million tonnes of CO2
emissions since 2004.
The journey through the stand extends to the
future, exploring new technologies such as algae-based biofuels,
solar power and fuel cells that could provide the building blocks
for developing a carbon emission-free plane in the next 50 years.
The exhibition, which is free and open to the
public, also highlights CAG’s commitment to the sustainable growth
of Singapore’s aviation sector as part of the Changi Goes Green
drive. The three key areas under “Changi Goes Green” are:
• Collaboration:
CAG will work together with airport partners to reduce the impact
of the airport’s activities. This includes test-bedding and
implementing green technologies and initiatives
• Awareness: CAG
will create environmental awareness within the airport community
• Continual Improvement:
CAG will pursue continual improvement in the five areas of energy
efficiency, management of emissions, waste management, water
management and noise management.
“Environment is a top priority for the aviation
industry. Airlines, airports, air navigation service providers are
united and committed to three sequential targets on environmental
performance. These are (1) improving fuel efficiency by an annual
average of 1.5% to 2020, (2) stabilizing emissions from 2020 with
carbon neutral growth and (3) cutting emissions in half by 2050
compared to 2005. This stand explains to travellers how the
industry will achieve these targets with a strategy that included
investment in technology, effective operations, efficient
infrastructure and economic measures,” said Mr Bisignani.
Re-affirming Changi’s commitment to sustainable
practices with the “Changi Goes Green” drive, Mr Lee said, “Changi
Airport is a busy air hub, with over 37 million passenger
movements last year. With all the activities present at the
airport, Changi is a key contributor to Singapore’s economy.
Together with everyone at the airport, we can steer our business
decisions and actions towards making a positive and sustainable
impact on the environment and community.”
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