‘British Airways’ Flying High for the Environment

Last week, “British Airways” announced their largest investment in new planes since 1998. The $8 billion jet order included, 12 twin-deck Airbus A380s and 24 midsize 787 Dreamliners as part of its plan to reduce carbon emissions and upgrade its fleet. The British Airways chief executive, Willie Walsh, said in an interview that environmental concerns had been a prime factor in the choice of new jets. “These aircraft set the gold standard when it comes to environmental performance,” Mr. Walsh said. “They will contribute significantly to our target of improving fuel efficiency by 25 percent between 2005 and 2025.”

The Dreamliner, is the first commercial jet to be made of more than 50 percent carbon fiber and other lightweight plastics, rather than aluminum. The A380s would emit 17 percent less carbon dioxide per seat than the 747-400s they will replace, while the 787s would be 30 percent cleaner than the 767s. Reuse…Save up to 90% off list price and save the environment too when you shop at UsedCisco.com Taken From The New York Times By Joshua Levitt E-Commerce Sales and Marketing Manager for UsedCisco.com Sign up to receive the Green Your Network blog via email

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