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63
2006-07
For the medium-haul fleet, the company decided to order
30 new generation Airbus A320/21s, including 19 Airbus
A320s to replace the oldest aircraft.
In 2005-06, KLM took the decision to renew its Boeing
B767-300ERs with Airbus A330s and Boeing B777-200s.
Air France-KLM also wishes to play its full role in the
implementation of innovative solutions for air traffic control.
The Group endorses the European projects which would
enable a reduction in in-flight delays because of holding
patterns, shorten air routes and simplify landing or take-off
procedures, thus reducing flight times and the associated
emissions. The Group also supports American and
European initiatives to improve the environmental
performance of trans-Atlantic flights.
More generally, Air France-KLM assists the research
undertaken by its suppliers in the field of new aeronautical
design technologies.
Air France-KLM supports the European
draft directive on aviation greenhouse gas
emissions
On December 20, 2006, the European Commission
issued a draft directive proposing to include aviation in
the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme. This
legislation will come into force as of 2011 for flights
within the EU.
Although aviation produces only around 3% of
the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, a relatively
low percentage compared with other sources,
Air France-KLM considers that the sector must assume
its environmental responsibilities and continue to
contribute to combating global warming. This is why
the Group issued a statement welcoming the European
Commission draft directive and took the opportunity to
reiterate its opposition to any taxation system which
would unfairly penalize airlines and not constitute a
proper solution to the problem.
Publication of the corporate
social responsibility report
Since 2005, Air France-KLM has
published a corporate social
responsibility report covering all
the activities as well as the Group’s
commitments in this area. It can
be consulted on the website
www.airfranceklm-finance.com.