an ethylene glycol-based fluid known as UCAR) to loosen snow and ice, which can then,

levels. Aircraft noise levels in the vicinity of airports are regulated by the Joint Aviation,

Authority (JAA). In addition to these governmental bodies, the communities around air-,

aircraft may be subject to different operating restrictions based on its noise level at its,

design and policy problems that require joint attention to noise, air quality and climate,

fluids (Type I ADFs) and aircraft anti-icing fluids (Type IV AAFs) (Switzenbaum et al.,,

are subject to different standards imposed by local and regional bodies. For example, an,

marketplace, there is a growing awareness of the important link between environmental,

actions in the commercial air transport arena must address a wide range of scientific,,

agement Sciences, the Junior Faculty Career Award from the General Electric Foundation,,

Clearing of airfield surfaces is achieved using chemical deicing agents (e.g., ethylene or,

do not consider environmental performance important in selecting an airline - concerns,

and methods for designing, planning and operating transportation systems. She currently,

increasing fuel use (and thus increasing operating costs and environmental impacts). To,

been awarded the Franz Edelman 2nd Prize for Achievement in Operations and the Man-,

necessary. These reserves are rarely used, but they add to the aircraft痴 weight thereby,

publication of the initial emissions standards in 1973, the FAA has worked with ICAO,

publication of the initial emissions standards in 1973, the FAA has worked with ICAO,

2001 require containers to be strong enough to hold the oil without leaking or bursting,

the INFORMS Transportation and Logistics Section, as President of INFORMS, and as,

airport sources adversely affect air quality and therefore health. In the USA many coun-,

Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2399). Section 14.5 discusses the sources, impacts and control,

for safety. According to the US EPA, it takes on average 500 - 1000 gallons (2250 - 4500,

homes and land purchase) around airports. In particular, the Aviation Safety and Noise,

Authority (JAA). In addition to these governmental bodies, the communities around air-,

cially acceptable and certified, production runs on successful commercial aircraft may,

areas are kept free of weeds for aircraft safety and to preserve the infrastructure. If,

house gas emissions on the global climate (ICAO, 2005a). Within ICAO, the Committee,

storm water drains and adversely affect plant and animal life.,

issues. Lastly, the timescales involved in changing aviation technology and hence envi-,

term. New aircraft development typically takes 5 years or more to be proven commer-,

for safety. According to the US EPA, it takes on average 500 - 1000 gallons (2250 - 4500,

can be mitigated. We begin with a review of the local, national and international regulatory,

mization of large-scale transportation systems, airline schedule planning and the airline,

agement Sciences, the Junior Faculty Career Award from the General Electric Foundation,,

potassium chloride) are used less frequently because they may cause damage to aircraft.,

the world can adopt (NRC, 2002). With regard to the environmental impact of aviation,,

ter of Science in Transportation and a Ph.D. in Flight Transportation Systems from the,

around the world because of the actions of local and regional groups. Airports and airlines,

the world can adopt (NRC, 2002). With regard to the environmental impact of aviation,,

do not consider environmental performance important in selecting an airline - concerns,

include land-use controls around airports and financial measures such as landing fees,,

noise standards at one location may compromise emissions more generally.,

the impact of aviation emissions on surface air quality, and the impact of aviation green-,

the airline industry and airline management at MIT and is the Program Manager of the,

Airports affect the quality of water in surrounding waterways, rivers and wetlands primar-,

The FAA also bears the responsibility for setting and enforcing aviation noise standards,

ciate Editor for Operations Research and for Transportation Science, as President of the,

allowing environmental externalities) also produces negative economic impacts. Thus, a,

interrelated. For example, quieter engines may be heavier and therefore less fuel efficient,,