DGCA to commission study to determine Carbon emissions

The Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Praful Patel informed the Lok Sabha today that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to commission a study to determine Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions by airline aircraft in India and set up an emission database with 2005 as base year. As the proposal is yet in its preliminary stage, a time frame cannot be specified.
The global contribution of aviation sector in carbon emission is approximately 2% of the total emission. The contribution of individual countries including India has not been identified.
The DGCA has asked the airlines to cut the emissions by way of improvement in fuel efficiency; adhering to proper maintenance of aircraft and implementing weight reduction measures in their aircraft, etc.
19/11/09 PRESS RELEASE/Press Information Bureau

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Nov 2009