Press Release: EASA welcomes ICAO agreement on new aircraft CO2 and noise standards

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in February 2013, welcomed progress made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) at their 9th Meeting on 4-15 February in Montreal. Agreement was reached within CAEP on a new aeroplane CO2 certification requirement, as well as a new global noise standard that will result in quieter skies and airports.