News
June, 2008 |
IFG companies represent both land a sea aircraft industry stakeholders who are committed to keeping our skies and oceans clean and pure for generations to come” IFG and its
associates have supported and are affiliated members and collaborators
with NGATS leaders such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
NASA and the FAA. ASAT was formed
to accelerate the transition to the federal government's Next Generation
Air Transportation System. NexGen is the
Federal Aviation Administration's plan to modernize the National
Airspace System through 2025. A key element of NexGen is environmental
protection that contributes to sustained aviation growth, by focusing
on issues of noise, air and water quality, global climate, and energy.
ASAT's strategy is to support the implementation of NexGen regionally, locally, and in stages, through prototypes that favor the greatest benefits in the shortest time. Earlier in the
day, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed more than
700 summit participants on the leadership roles both California
and Florida have played in addressing global climate change. "California
and Florida are bi-coastal leaders in fighting global warming, which
is why this Summit is so important," said Governor Schwarzenegger.
"As two of the largest states in the nation, it is critical
that we join forces to cut greenhouse gas emissions and increase
renewable energy. Our nation needs to follow California's road map
to a new energy policy - one that reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
emphasizes greater innovation in new technologies and gives consumers
fuel choices." "I'm proud
that the state of Florida, which has contributed so much to aerospace
and aviation over the years, continues to be a leader in innovation,
and serves as the launching pad for ASAT," said Governor Crist.
"It is fitting that we are unveiling this partnership at our
global climate change summit." "The adoption
of 'green aviation' will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit
people around the world while also stimulating investment in our
economy and in the development of another green industry here in
our state," the governor said. Please click here for more information on ASAT and here for the launch event Event Photos and Videos |
Oscar Garcia
attended this industry leading event and shared his viewpoints with
ASAT Board Members and Founding Directors from DayJet and Embry-Riddle.
Oscar stated “I am extremely proud to attend and support the
launching of The Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT),
which in my opinion is essential to ensure the Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NGATS) is as efficient as it is environmentally
friendly. I am confident that the ASAT’s Board of Directors
and Executives will succeed in accelerating government and public
efforts to the “speed of business."
