Plane hijacked in Mexico lands safely
As of press time, a Bolivian national is being held in custody for hijacking a Boeing 737 Aeromexico jet in Cancun Mexico. The hijacking took place at 1:40 p.m. and the plane was landed safely in Mexico City, its original destination. During the flight, the hijacker threatened to blow up the plane if he was unable to speak with Mexicoís President Felipe CalderÛn. A number of passengers described the incident as fairly peaceful.
Lobbyists recommend reduction in emissions
The Climate Change Committee, Londonís official climate change advisors, said that Great Britain may need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2050 to compensate for the growth of the aviation industry.
The CCC also claims that global aviation could account for 15-20 percent of all greenhouse gases if the industryís growth is not monitored.
David Kennedy, CCCís chief executive, stated they began searching for a way to cap the aviation industryís growth ìthat would not require people to fly less than today, but would constrain aviation emissions growth going forward.”
Suggestions by the CCC to reduce aviation emissions include the use of biofuels, the use of new technology, and the use of ìemission permits.”