SAA succeeds in implementing Kyoto plans

Jeddah, June 17, SPA -- The Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAA) has
succeeded in implementing plans of Kyoto pertaining to reducing
emission of carbon dioxide at the airspace of the European Union.

It has also succeeded in reducing consumption of fuel in a manner
that leads to the preservation of the environment and sparing money.

Assistant Director General of SAA for air operation Captain Talal
Okeil said the international aviation companies engage in competition
to reach their goals as regards adherence to the time fixed by the EU
pertaining to reduction of emission of carbon dioxide caused by the
engines of the planes.

Al-Okeil said SAA has set strict measures and well-studied plans for
operation and following the required procedures.

Al-Okeil said the aviation companies should, effective from March
31, 2011, submit a report on gas emission caused by the engines of
the planes.

The companies which fail to submit the report will be subject to
severe sanctions.

Al-Okeil pointed out that the Arab air transport federation has been
working for a fair system towards the developing countries.

It is worth mentioning that Kyoto agreement has stemmed from the UN
conference held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, which was concerned with
environment and development.

--SPA