Germany unveils plan for climate-friendly aviation

At the National Aviation Conference Wednesday, chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany should become a global leader in producing climate-friendly aviation technology. The global aviation industry is under pressure to reform, as green mobility is an integral part of international efforts to reverse climate change. Merkel emphasised that promoting a competitive and climate-friendly aviation industry in Germany depends on becoming an innovator in climate-friendly sources. "It is important that the aviation industry can demonstrate how growth is not always connected to emissions that are harmful to the climate," said Merkel. Wednesday, the German govt introduced the "Leipzig Statement for the Future of Aviation," a document signed by industry and govt officials outlining the future of climate-friendly German aviation. <br/>