Annual Report 1999 in PDF - Aer Lingus

EnvironmentOne of the Group’s objectives is to show concern for the environment and thecommunities in which we operate. This is supported by a focused environmental approachin such areas as noise, fuel efficiency and emissions to the atmosphere.Aer Lingus continues to operate a young aircraft fleet. The fleet renewal programmeensures that the airline meets its environmental obligations, as well as its commercialobjectives. The modern aircraft in the Aer Lingus fleet are more fuel-efficient, produce lesspollution and generate less noise than their predecessors. The latest addition to theAer Lingus fleet - the Airbus A320 - has a noise footprint of just 75 decibels affectingseventeen times less area than older generation aircraft, while burning on average 40%less fuel.The Group is also committed to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees,passengers, contractors and others affected by its activities. Continued implementation ofhealth and safety policies and procedures is a key management objective withperformance monitored by the Board Committee on Safety.18