Going green

The global aerospace industry gears up for big changes in fuel burn, emissions, and noise.

It used to be that environment was on the agenda when aerospace professionals gathered for a symposium. Now environment is the agenda.

The new mindset was never more evident than it was this past summer at the Paris Air Show, where exhibitor after exhibitor touted their “green” credentials. One company, CFM International, went so far as to carpet its stand with live green grass.