Fixed Wing Sensing of Hong Kong in China Δ 12th of January 2014 Ω 11:42 PM

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»DRAGONAIR

»FLY greener FAQs

1. How do you calculate the volume of emissions from a flight?
ξ for every 1 kilogramme of jet fuel burnt,
ξ approximately 3.15 kilogrammes of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere
ξ the total volume of fuel consumed on a flight depends on factors such as
ξ the distance travelled, wind speeds, the loading of passengers and cargo on the aircraft
ξ for calculation methods historic fuel consumption data is used that allows for the calculation of carbon dioxide emissions
ξ this figure is divided by the number of passengers on the aircraft, based on a historical average for our passenger fleet,
ξ and the distance flown, allowing an amount of carbon dioxide per passenger kilometre to be calculated

2. Is the cargo carried on a flight taken into account when you calculate the passengers' share of fuel consumption ?
ξ as part of the calculation method, we discount the emissions associated with any additional cargo
ξ which may be carried on a passenger flight
ξ Thus, the fuel use of the cargo is removed when calculating the emissions attributable to the passengers.

3. Why do I need to contribute more if I travel in Business Class or First Class?
ξ Inflight facilities provided for Business Class and First Class passengers differ from those on offer to Economy Class passengers in terms of weight and space.
ξ The relative contribution to the aircraft's emissions of a passenger travelling in Business or First Class is greater than that of a passenger travelling in Economy Class
ξ so it is therefore considered appropriate to factor this into the calculation.

4. Is the aircraft type taken into account when calculating my contribution, given that some aircraft are more fuel efficient than others?
ξ Fuel consumption per passenger per kilometre is calculated according to the operating data of all aircraft in the Cathay Pacific and Dragonair fleets.
ξ Taking aircraft types on individual flights into account would significantly complicate the calculation.
ξ Also, for operational reasons we may not use the originally assigned aircraft on particular routes.

5. Do seasonal flight time variations result in any variations in emissions?
ξ Yes.
ξ We use actual operating data when calculating emissions, so variations caused by the wind effect on flight time -
ξ and the resulting impact on fuel consumption - are taken into account.

6. How are emissions calculated when I travel on multiple sectors?
ξ Our calculator enables you to input your information for multiple sectors in order to get the correct emission calculation.
ξ For example, if you travel from Sydney to Hong Kong and then connect to a flight to Beijing,
ξ you can input your data for these two sectors into the calculator.
ξ If you input this journey as a single sector, Sydney to Beijing,
ξ the calculator will automatically assume that your flights will be routed through our Hong Kong hub.

7. What happens when I travel on multiple sectors, but not all of them are Dragonair or Cathay Pacific routes?
ξ You can calculate the Cathay Pacific and Dragonair sectors using our calculator.
ξ Our system does not allow sectors which are not flown by Dragonair or Cathay Pacific to be included in the calculation.
ξ Should you wish to offset the emissions from your travel on other airlines using our site
ξ you may do so by choosing the one-off contribution option.

8. Is there any industry standard used for calculating air travel emissions?
ξ No, there is currently no such standard.
ξ Dragonair and Cathay Pacific have worked hard to ensure that the emissions assigned to a passenger are as fair and accurate as possible.
ξ The calculation methods will be frequently reviewed, particularly if industry standards become available.

9. How do my emission contributions calculated by Dragonair/ Cathay Pacific compare with those calculated by other airlines?
ξ It is not easy to compare these calculations directly.
ξ Different airlines have different ways of calculating emissions.
ξ Details such as aircraft type, passenger configuration and cargo load allocations as well as inflight facilities and route structures can vary widely.
ξ As mentioned above, we have worked hard to develop an emissions calculator
ξ that we feel most accurately and fairly reflects the emissions associated with our fleet and our passengers.

10. How much environmental damage does flying cause?
ξ The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),
ξ set up by the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organisation,
ξ has indicated that aviation currently contributes 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions.
ξ There is significant research and investigation on the impacts of other emissions and the release of emissions at high altitude.
ξ Given the complexity of chemical reactions in the atmosphere, there remains significant uncertainty around these issues.

11. What's the issue with contrails and cirrus cloud?
ξ Condensation trails (contrails) are the white trails that sometimes form when an aircraft is cruising in cold, humid atmospheres and
ξ are believed to be linked to the formation of cirrus clouds - which is thought to be a contributing factor to climate change.
ξ Despite significant research in this area,
ξ scientists remain uncertain as to the specific contribution of contrails to adverse climate change.

12. How does carbon offsetting work?
ξ Carbon offsetting is an effective means of funding carbon reduction on the ground to compensate for emissions associated with your flight.
ξ By paying to offset emissions in our FLY greener carbon offset programme,
ξ you are contributing to the purchase of carbon credits generated by projects that reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
ξ These carbon credits are then effectively "retired" to ensure that they cannot be sold or used again.

13. What are carbon credits?
ξ Carbon credits for the purpose of the FLY greener carbon offset programme are verified emissions reductions (VERs)
ξ generated from emissions abatement projects verified in accordance with the Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) or
ξ an equivalent or higher global standard.
ξ The VCS developed by The Climate Group, the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
ξ is aimed at ensuring the integrity of the voluntary offsetting market.

14. How effective are carbon offsetting programmes?
ξ Carbon offsetting is only one way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
ξ While offsetting doesn't reduce emissions from flying itself,
ξ it avoids or reduces the emission of greenhouse gases elsewhere.
ξ Offsetting also encourages innovation, raises awareness of the need for better carbon management and
ξ in some cases can also contribute to the reduction of local air pollution.

15. What else are Dragonair and Cathay Pacific doing to manage their emissions?
ξ Carbon offsetting is only one way of reducing our carbon footprint.
ξ We have been making focused efforts to lower our emissions through changes to our operations, technical advances and fleet development.
ξ Our aircraft are subject to comprehensive regular maintenance checks to ensure that they are operating at optimal efficiency.
ξ Aircraft in our existing fleet have been re-engineered to improve efficiency where feasible,
ξ and our fleet development programme means we are now bringing more efficient aircraft into the fleet.
ξ We provide technical support to lobbying efforts for more efficient air traffic management
ξ that can limit journey times and reduce fuel consumption.

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~ TAG Aviation Asia

»TAG Aviation Asia
ξ opened its Hong Kong office in 2006 to expand and support TAG Aviation�s global services in Asia
ξ offers aircraft management, charter, and brokerage services to meet personal and business air travel needs in Asia
ξ joins TAG Aviation�s existing network of services in Europe and the Americas
ξ offers Asian clients the global resources of TAG Europe, TAG USA and TAG London Farnborough Airport
ξ offers the benefits of centralized aircraft operations support and local service to the dynamic Asian economy
ξ has three aircraft operating in Asia, including a Global Express in Taiwan, a Bombardier Challenger 604 in Singapore, and a GIVSP in Hong Kong
ξ the Hong Kong office manages business aircraft in Asia

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~ Cathay Pacific

»Cathay Pacific
ξ was founded September 24th, 1946
ξ began its first flights that same month
ξ is owned by Citic Pacific (25.4%), Swire Group (45.11%), and others.
ξ Its main airport hub is the Hong Kong International Airport.
ξ OAO Vladivostok Avia and Cathay Pacific Airways have a bilateral MITA agreement for cargo flights.

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~ Jet Airways

»Jet Airways
ξ Jet Airways will connect two globally prominent financial and commercial hubs with the commencement of its daily,
ξ direct services between Mumbai and Hong Kong, effective April 14, 2008.
ξ With the introduction of this flight aimed at the business and banking community,
ξ as well as leisure travelers who travel between the two cities in large numbers, Jet Airways will now fly to 60 destinations.
ξ Jet Airways� flight 9W 42 (Mumbai-Hong Kong) will depart Mumbai�s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 0100 hrs
ξ and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport at 0915 hrs.
ξ The return flight, 9W 41 (Hong-Kong-Mumbai) will depart Hong Kong International Airport at 1905 hrs and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai at 2310 hrs.
ξ Jet Airways� flight timings on this route have been carefully planned to offer optimum convenience to the business traveler
ξ with an early morning arrival into Hong Kong and return to Mumbai/India by end of day.
ξ Announcing the launch of this new flight, Naresh Goyal, Chairman, Jet Airways said,
ξ �Hong Kong, as the gateway to South China, is a very important destination for Jet Airways
ξ given the large volume of business and leisure travel between the two financial capitals.
ξ Moreover, we believe that there is great potential in the India-Hong Kong sector for an airline such as ours
ξ that combines superb service with world-class reliability and efficiency.�
ξ Jet Airways will deploy its brand-new Airbus 330-200 aircraft with a two-class configuration,
ξ Premi�re and Economy, on the Mumbai-Hong Kong-Mumbai sectors.
ξ Premi�re passengers will enjoy the comforts of Jet Airways� unique herringbone seat configuration, which makes every seat an aisle seat.
ξ Besides converting to 180 degree flat beds with lumbar support and massage systems,
ξ Premi�re seats also offer the busy business traveler oversized tables, laptop power, telephony, SMS, Email and live text news.
ξ Economy passengers will enjoy seats more spacious than the norm and ergonomically designed
ξ to reduce stress and strain for perhaps the most comfortable ride in its class.

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~ Oasis collapsed due to cost of planes

»Hong Kong's Oasis founders say oil spike, cost of planes led to collapse
ξ The soaring cost of fuel and a decision to buy aircraft instead of renting them led to the demise of budget Hong Kong airline Oasis
ξ the high price of oil -- a tonne of jet oil has risen more 60 percent in the past year to around $1,060, according to International Air Transport Association figures -- was also a key factor.
ξ the original business plan was based on renting aircraft
ξ did not achieve was ramping up fast enough to get a critical mass of aircraft and destinations
ξ added a link to the western Canadian city of Vancouver, but it failed in its attempts to set up routes to California.
ξ follows the collapse of three budget carriers in the United States in the last two weeks, as the increase in oil prices squashes already-thin margins

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~ Hong Kong International Airport

»Siemens wins 118 mln euro contract to build cargo terminal in Hong Kong

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