The aircraft industry is facing growing criticism over greenhouse gas emissions that are set to soar as more people take to the skies, but experts say game-changing technology for cleaner planes is still decades away. Dozens of firms at the Paris Air Show this week are touting their green credentials, with the industry pledging to halve its carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2050. From electric quadcopters to new engines powered by natural gas or hydrogen, the projects on display in Paris promise to revolutionise how people will eventually get across town or across the world. In 2005, however, just 15,000 planes were in service, a number expected to jump to 40,000 over the next 20 years as demand for airline travel soars. The industry has been increasing its fuel efficiency by just 1-2 percent a year over the past decade, mainly because airlines need to keep a lid on kerosene costs. "It's not environmental decency," said Richard Aboulafia, an aviation expert at the Teal … [Read more...] about Slashing plane emissions a lofty goal, but progress elusive
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Setting the scene: Defining a vision for the EU’s next term
Dear newcomer, I would like to take the opportunity to welcome you — or welcome you back — by (re)introducing you to the ins and outs of the European aerospace and defense sector. Undoubtedly, the aerospace and defense industry is a major contributor to the economic welfare of Europe, with over €220 billion[1] of total turnover and 844,000[2] instances of direct employment. As the head for Europe and NATO affairs at Airbus, I am looking forward to working with you on this new chapter, which is equally decisive for the EU and our sector. The challenges lying ahead of us are numerous and considerably serious. Our common responsibility for the next few years will be to provide the right conditions for the European industry to remain globally competitive by standing at the forefront of fast-changing technological developments and addressing overarching issues such as climate change, trade tensions and EU citizens’ security. I am confident that we will tackle these … [Read more...] about Setting the scene: Defining a vision for the EU’s next term
Leia a íntegra da primeira entrevista de Lula desde que foi preso
Leia a íntegra da entrevista concedida pelo ex-presidente Lula aos jornalistas Florestan Fernandes Júnior, do EL PAÍS, e Mônica Bergamo, da Folha de S.Paulo, em 26 de abril. O encontro havia sido pedido pelos dois jornais há cerca de sete meses, mas, mesmo com a anuência do ex-presidente, só pôde ocorrer após decisão do Supremo Tribunal Federal. Antes de as perguntas começarem, Lula fez um pronunciamento, que pode ser lido no box ao lado. Estavam na sala, além dos jornalistas, os cinegrafistas Henry Milleo (EL PAÍS), Victor Parolin (Folha), os fotógrafos Isabela Lanave (EL PAÍS), Marlene Bergamo (Folha), Ricardo Stuckert (Lula), Carla Jiménez (diretora do EL PAÍS no Brasil), advogados Cristiano Zanin (PT) e Manuel Caetano (PT), Cezar Brito e Miriam Gonçalves (EL PAÍS), Franklin Martins, ex-ministro da Secretaria de Comunicação de Lula, delegados Rubens e Mauricio Grillo, da … [Read more...] about Leia a íntegra da primeira entrevista de Lula desde que foi preso
The “will of the people” is not set in stone – a second referendum is the only way to heal the nation
A second Brexit referendum would be a gross betrayal of democracy, the Brexiteers cry. It would shatter the people’s faith in our political system. It would lead to civil unrest, even blood on the streets. This is nonsense. Nobody has ignored the result of the 2016 vote. The Brexiteers have had nearly three years to put it into practice. The reason it has not been implemented is because the land of milk and honey that they promised – Boris Johnson’s quick, painless, have-your-cake-and-eat-it Brexit – was never attainable. They cannot blame Remainers for the present deadlock. They cannot blame the European Union, which has negotiated hard but in good faith. They cannot blame Theresa May, who may have voted Remain but has since done her utmost to secure the hard Brexit that Jacob Rees-Mogg and his fellow European Research Group (ERG) zealots have been demanding. May has been assisted in that effort by no fewer than three staunchly pro-Brexit secretaries of state … [Read more...] about The “will of the people” is not set in stone – a second referendum is the only way to heal the nation
Azerbaijan’s national air carrier presents new destinations to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh (PHOTO)
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 15 Trend: Azerbaijan’s national air carrier held a presentation in Riyadh entitled “Azerbaijan through the eyes of a falcon”, at which new routes of Azerbaijan Airlines to a number of cities in Saudi Arabia were presented. The event was attended by a delegation of AZAL, headed by Vice-President Eldar Hajiyev, representatives of the two countries’ governments, the diplomatic corps, mass media, and others. Modern tourism opportunities for organizing recreation and leisure in Azerbaijan, including beach, ski, medical and historical tourism were presented to the wide audience. The presentation video “Azerbaijan through the eyes of a falcon” was shown at the event. The video is available via the following link https://youtu.be/sSbPtfSrC58 The event participants were provided with information about Azerbaijan’s civil aviation infrastructure. The guests were also able to taste the culinary masterpieces of our country. … [Read more...] about Azerbaijan’s national air carrier presents new destinations to Saudi Arabia in Riyadh (PHOTO)