Garuda, IATA sign MoU on carbon emission cuts

Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) on reducing carbon emissions in the aviation sector with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The MoU on carbon offset was signed by Garuda President Director Emirsyah Satar and IATA Director General and Chief Executive Officer Giovanni Bisignani at IATA’s Green Pavilion on the first day of the 2010 Singapore Airshow at the Changi Convention Center. Emirsyah said the MoU would enable passengers to decide whether or not to pay to cover their own carbon footprint for their flight. (February 3, 2010)