 Oscar
Garcia attended this industry leading event and shared his
viewpoints with ASAT Board Members and Founding Directors
from DayJet and Embry-Riddle. Oscar stated “I am extremely
proud to attend and support the launching of The Alliance
for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT), which in my opinion
is essential to ensure the Next Generation Air Transportation
System (NGATS) is as efficient as it is environmentally
friendly. I am confident that the ASAT’s Board of
Directors and Executives will succeed in accelerating government
and public efforts to the “speed of business."
IFG companies represent both land a sea aircraft industry
stakeholders who are committed to keeping our skies and
oceans clean and pure for generations to come”
IFG and its associates have supported and are affiliated
members and collaborators with NGATS leaders such as Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, NASA and the FAA.
ASAT was formed to accelerate the transition to the federal
government's Next Generation Air Transportation System.
NexGen is the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to
modernize the National Airspace System through 2025. A key
element of NexGen is environmental protection that contributes
to sustained aviation growth, by focusing on issues of noise,
air and water quality, global climate, and energy.
ASAT's strategy is to support the implementation of NexGen
regionally, locally, and in stages, through prototypes that
favor the greatest benefits in the shortest time.
Earlier in the day, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
addressed more than 700 summit participants on the leadership
roles both California and Florida have played in addressing
global climate change.
"California and Florida are bi-coastal leaders in
fighting global warming, which is why this Summit is so
important," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "As
two of the largest states in the nation, it is critical
that we join forces to cut greenhouse gas emissions and
increase renewable energy. Our nation needs to follow California's
road map to a new energy policy - one that reduces greenhouse
gas emissions, emphasizes greater innovation in new technologies
and gives consumers fuel choices."
"I'm proud that the state of Florida, which has contributed
so much to aerospace and aviation over the years, continues
to be a leader in innovation, and serves as the launching
pad for ASAT," said Governor Crist. "It is fitting
that we are unveiling this partnership at our global climate
change summit."
"The adoption of 'green aviation' will reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and benefit people around the world while
also stimulating investment in our economy and in the development
of another green industry here in our state," the governor
said.
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