IFG Attends Governor’s Crist Official Launch of the Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT)

June, 2008

Oscar Garcia attended this industry leading event and shared his viewpoints with ASAT Board Members and Founding Directors from DayJet and Embry-Riddle. Oscar stated “I am extremely proud to attend and support the launching of The Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT), which in my opinion is essential to ensure the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) is as efficient as it is environmentally friendly. I am confident that the ASAT’s Board of Directors and Executives will succeed in accelerating government and public efforts to the “speed of business." IFG companies represent both land a sea aircraft industry stakeholders who are committed to keeping our skies and oceans clean and pure for generations to come” IFG and its associates have supported and are affiliated members and collaborators with NGATS leaders such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, NASA and the FAA. ASAT was formed to accelerate the transition to the federal government's Next Generation Air Transportation System. NexGen is the Federal Aviation Administration's plan to modernize the National Airspace System through 2025. A key element of NexGen is environmental protection that contributes to sustained aviation growth, by focusing on issues of noise, air and water quality, global climate, and energy. ASAT's strategy is to support the implementation of NexGen regionally, locally, and in stages, through prototypes that favor the greatest benefits in the shortest time. Earlier in the day, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed more than 700 summit participants on the leadership roles both California and Florida have played in addressing global climate change. "California and Florida are bi-coastal leaders in fighting global warming, which is why this Summit is so important," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "As two of the largest states in the nation, it is critical that we join forces to cut greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energy. Our nation needs to follow California's road map to a new energy policy - one that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizes greater innovation in new technologies and gives consumers fuel choices." "I'm proud that the state of Florida, which has contributed so much to aerospace and aviation over the years, continues to be a leader in innovation, and serves as the launching pad for ASAT," said Governor Crist. "It is fitting that we are unveiling this partnership at our global climate change summit." "The adoption of 'green aviation' will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and benefit people around the world while also stimulating investment in our economy and in the development of another green industry here in our state," the governor said. Please click here for more information on ASAT and here for the launch event Event Photos and Videos