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Ryanair rejects calls for aviation green tax

Dublin , Ireland - The Michael O'Leary's statements

Ryanair has slammed suggestions that there should be a green taxes on aviation. Michael O'Leary, CEO of the airline said aircraft emissions are insignificant compared to the pollution caused by emerging economies and cars and described recent demands by UK lawmakers and environment campaigners as the usual horseshit. Speaking at a news conference to launch a new Ryanair gaming service, O'Leary claimed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 68380
Rome, Italy, 11/06/2006 12:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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