Our news
03-Feb-2012 The EC published the new list of aircraft operators included in the EU ETS
01-Feb-2012 Opening of the EUROCONTROL ETS Support Facility for Aircraft Operators
30-Jan-2012 Single EU Registry activated for aircraft operators
In The Press
14-Feb-2012 EU-ETS Could Cost Bizav Operators Dearly [AINonline]
04-Jan-2012 ETS Goes Live As Political Battles Gather Momentum [AINonline]
22-Dec-2011 Green Machines [Business Airport International]
21-Dec-2011 ECJ ruling in favour of EU's right to include non-EU airlines in its ETS unlikely to stem US political pressure [GreenAir Online]
19-Dec-2011 US demands data from European and US airlines as it fires off first retaliatory salvo in growing dispute with EU over ETS [GreenAir Online]
03-Nov-2011 States opposed to Europe's emissions trading scheme win ICAO Council backing but EU remains defiant [GreenAir Online]
FAQ
1. How does Aviation ETS work?
In 2012, the EU-wide cap on aviation emissions is set at 97% of the average annual emissions for the years 2004-2006. In 2013-2020, the cap will be lowered to 95%.
2. Which airlines / flights are concerned?
Aviation ETS concerns all aircraft operators of all origins operating flights to, from and within the EU.
3. How are the free allowances allocated?
Free allowances are allocated proportionally to an airline’s share in the total payload in 2010 expressed in tonne-kilometers.
4. How to buy allowances?
It is expected that airlines will have limited abatement options so they will have to engage into carbon trading.
5. How are aircraft CO2 emissions calculated?
Aircraft CO2 emissions are an exact multiple of fuel consumption.
6. How should the fuel consumed be evaluated?
Airlines have a choice between two methodologies for monitoring fuel use.
7. What is the uncertainty assessment?
Uncertainty assessment is an integral part of the monitoring and reporting guidelines.
8. How to comply with ETS?
By 31 August 2009, airlines must submit two monitoring plans to their administering state competent authority.
9. What are the stakes of Aviation ETS?
Aviation ETS raises numerous financial, administrative, legal, commercial and technological challenges for airlines.
10. What is the verification process?
The annual emissions and tonne-kilometer reports must be verified by an accredited verifier before they can be submitted to the Competent Authority of the operator's administering Member State.