1) Air transport was excluded from Kyoto and is doing nothing for the environment.
Fact: "Domestic aviation is included in Kyoto. International air transport was excluded but with a commitment to find a solution through ICAO by the 2007 Assembly. Airlines took environmental performance seriously long before Kyoto. Over the last 40 years emissions per passenger kilometer have decreased by 70%.
2. Air transport is a major source of Greenhouse gas emissions.
Fact: "Air transport contributes a small part of global CO2 emissions—2%. By contrast, the air transport industry supports 8% of global economic activity. Even if all air travel stopped, the result is only a 2% global improvement in CO2 emissions. But the impact on global economies would be disastrous.
3. Air transport is the most polluting form of transportion. Fact: "Airline fuel efficiency improved 20% in the last decade, nearly 5% over the past 2 years alone. Today's modern aircraft consume, on average 3.5 liters per 100 passenger kilometers. This is similar to a small compact car but with 6 times the speed. Next generation aircraft—they are targeting fuel efficiencies below 3.0 liters per 100 passenger kilometers.
4. Air transport is getting a free ride by not paying tax on fuel.
Fact: "Air transport pays entirely for its own infrastructure. Airlines pay when they land, when they fly and when they park. This is completely different from both road and rail.
5. Air transport growth is not sustainable.
Fact: "Air transport is essential. Air transport brings people to business, products to markets, tourists to holiday destinations and unites families and friends around the world. In short, air transport made the global village a reality. 80% of aviation emissions are related to flights over 1,500 km for which there is no alternative mode of transport.
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