GREEN AND PLEASANT LANDS

SUBTITLE: THE AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY HAS RESPONDED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES OF GROWTH BY INVESTING HEAVILY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUIETER AND CLEANER AIRCRAFT AND BY TAKING AIRWORTHY AIRCRAFT OUT OF SERVICE BECAUSE OF THEIR POOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE. THE ABILITY OF AIRPORTS AND AIRLINES TO CONTINUE MEETING DEMAND WILL REQUIRE EVEN GREATER INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND FLEET MODERNIZATION.