SEATTLE, Feb. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] today released the following statement:
"Boeing commends the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) for
reaching agreement on the first global standard for aircraft
carbon-dioxide emissions. This standard represents more than six
years of work by a group of international experts from ICAO member
states, industry and non-governmental organizations.
"Boeing is fully committed to meeting the new CO2
emissions standard announced by ICAO. This agreement represents
real progress beyond the substantial industry achievements already
made to reduce aviation emissions, with more steps ahead. The new
standard is ambitious and will become part of the certification
process applied to every airplane before delivery based on the ICAO
schedule.
"We have made significant investments to improve the efficiency
and environmental performance of our products and will
continue to do so. Environmental goals are aligned with our
business goals, as greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions are
top priorities for our commercial customers. We believe the ICAO
standard will have the intended results of ensuring older aircraft
are replaced by newer, more efficient aircraft that will further
reduce fuel use and carbon emissions.
"Our new commercial airplanes have been designed to meet and
even exceed challenging emission requirements. The 787 Dreamliner
family reduces fuel use and CO2 emissions by 20 to 25
percent compared to airplanes it replaces. The new 737 MAX, with
first delivery expected in 2017, will reduce fuel use and emissions
by 20 percent compared to the original Next-Generation 737. The
777X, with first delivery expected in 2020, will be the world's
largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. For other current
or future models, we will make product development decisions based
on a range of factors, including cost, certification requirements
and market demand."
Contact:
Jessica Kowal
Environment Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-660-6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
More information: www.boeing.com/environment
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