Environmental analysis news: Aviation industry 'will take a global approach' to emissions

Individual governments should not set targets for emissions reductions within the aviation industry, it has been asserted.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that it believes the only way to tackle the problem is with a global solution.

Quentin Browell, a spokesperson for the IATA, explained that the industry is already taking steps to lower its emissions.

"There is a lot of ignorance about aviation emissions and the measures we are taking to reduce them," he said.

Mr Browell added that his organisation is making presentations to governments around the world not only to explain the problem but to outline the steps being taken towards CO2 reduction and to promote a global approach.

The IATA also stated that it supports recommendations made by the Climate Change Committee relating to the increased use of high-speed rail links in place of short-haul flights.

These sentiments were echoed by a report published by the House of Commons' Transport Committee which put forward plans to create a high-speed rail network across the UK.

Posted by Joseph Hutton