Question: Approximately twenty-four percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions linked with air travel originate from aircraft taking off at U.S.-based or territorial airports; notably, sixty-six percent emanate specifically from internal journeys within America's airspace. This highlights how significant contributions by American aviation impact environmental concerns on both national and international scales when considering greenhouse gas outputs associated primarily with commercial airline operations serving passengers domestically versus internationally across borders respectively.

 Carbon Footprint of U.S. Domestic and International Flights
Approximately one-quarter (24%) of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions linked to global passenger transportation originates from flights taking off within the United States and its territories. Remarkably, nearly two-thirds of these emissions stem specifically from domestic flight operations. Commercial airplanes significantly contribute to atmospheric pollution through burning jet fuels during takeoff, cruise altitude maintenance, and landing phases. These impacts highlight the substantial role played by both major carriers and smaller domestic operators in contributing to overall greenhouse gas levels globally.
Airlines range widely in scale, encompassing everything from compact local service providers focusing solely on national routes to expansive conglomerates offering comprehensive networks across continents. Regardless of scope, each entity holds responsibility under respective government regulations aimed at monitoring and mitigating environmental impact. Whether facilitating short-distance hops among neighboring cities or long-range journeys spanning oceans, every flight carries weight when considering humanity’s collective ecological footprint. Noteworthy examples include giants like Delta Air Lines Inc., United Continental Holdings Corp., Southwest Airlines Co., Alaska Air Group Inc., JetBlue Airways Corporation – alongside countless others serving diverse markets around the world. Each plays a part in shaping how we travel while simultaneously grappling with sustainability challenges inherent to modern commercial aviation practices. Ultimately, addressing aviation-related CO2 output necessitates collaborative action involving regulatory bodies, industry stakeholders, technological innovators, and conscientious consumers alike.

In summary:
- US-based departures account for roughly 1/4th total GHG produced via passenger transit modes;
- Two-thirds proportion attributable exclusively to intra-US itinerary segments rather than transnational legs;
- Scope encompasses wide array of operational models -from boutique regionals up thru mega-carriers commanding vast fleets & route maps ;
- All participants share duty enforcing eco-conscious policies amid escalating demand pressures ;and,
- Urgent need exists fostering cross-sector dialogue geared towards devising viable mitigation strategies going forward.

The 1976 Atlantic hurricane season was an average Atlantic hurricane season , officially starting on June 1 , 1976 , and ending on November 30 , dates which conventionally limit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones develop in the Atlantic Ocean . The season produced 23 tropical cyclones , of which ten developed into named storms ; six became hurricanes , and two attained major hurricane status . The strongest hurricane of the season was Hurricane Belle , which reached Category 3 status on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale east of North Carolina ; Belle later struck Long Island , New York , as a Category 1 hurricane , causing $ 100 million in damage ( 1976 USD ) and a total of five deaths across the New England region of the United States .   The season began with Subtropical Storm One on May 21 , prior to the official start of the season ; the bounds of the season are from June 1 to November 30 , which conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin . Tropical Storm Dottie caused flooding rains in Florida that caused a total of four deaths . In early September , Hurricane Emmy caused 68 indirect deaths when a Venezuelan Air Force plane carrying a school choir crashed on a landing attempt at Lajes Air Base in the Azores during the storm .   __ TOC __

The 12th Flying Training Wing ( 12 FTW ) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Education and Training Command ( AETC ) as part of AETC 's Nineteenth Air Force . It is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph , Texas . The wing is also the parent organization for the 479th Flying Training Group ( 479 FTG ) , a geographically separated unit ( GSU ) located at NAS Pensacola , Florida . The wing is also the parent organization for the 306th Flying Training Group ( 306 FTG ) , a geographically separated unit ( GSU ) located at The United States Air Force Academy , Colorado . The 12 FTW is the only unit in the Air Force conducting both pilot instructor training and combat systems officer training .   The wing 's predecessor unit , the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing , fought in combat during the Vietnam War and was the host unit at two major air bases in South Vietnam . Its F-4 Phantom II aircraft flew thousands of combat missions between 1965 and 1971 before being withdrawn from combat as part of the United States drawdown of forces in Southeast Asia .   Its World War II predecessor unit , the 12th Bombardment Group , as part of Twelfth Air Force , supported the Allied drive from Egypt to Tunisia during the North Africa Campaign , then reassigned to Tenth Air Force in India and flew most of its missions in Burma between April 1944 and May 1945 , supporting the British Fourteenth Army .   The commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing is Col Joel L. Carey . The Command Chief Master Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Brian Kentta .

In physiology , dead space is the volume of air which is inhaled that does not take part in the gas exchange , either because it ( 1 ) remains in the conducting airways , or ( 2 ) reaches alveoli that are not perfused or poorly perfused . In other words , not all the air in each breath is available for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide . Mammals breathe in and out of their lungs , wasting that part of the inspiration which remains in the conducting airways where no gas exchange can occur .   Benefits do accrue to a seemingly ( but not actually ) `` wasteful '' design for ventilation that includes dead space .  Carbon dioxide is retained , making a bicarbonate-buffered blood and interstitium possible .  Inspired air is brought to body temperature , increasing the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen , improving O2 uptake .  Particulate matter is trapped on the mucus that lines the conducting airways , allowing its removal by mucociliary transport .  Inspired air is humidified , improving the quality of airway mucus .   In humans , about a third of every resting breath has no change in O2 and CO2 levels . In adults , it is usually in the range of 150 mL .   Dead space can be increased ( and better envisioned ) by breathing through a long tube , such as a snorkel . Even though one end of the snorkel is open to the air , when the wearer breathes in , they inhale a significant quantity of air that remained in the snorkel from the previous exhalation . Thus , a snorkel increases the person 's dead space by adding even more `` airway '' that does n't participate in gas exchange .

Land and Hold Short Operations ( LAHSO , pronounced `` La-So '' ) is an air traffic control procedure for aircraft landing and holding short of an intersecting runway or point on a runway , to balance airport capacity and system efficiency with safety .   Its use is voluntary : if a pilot denies LAHSO clearance the Air Traffic Controller must revector the aircraft to ensure adequate separation from other aircraft landing or departing an intersecting runway or crossing down field . A heightened level of situational awareness is necessary , and student pilots or pilots not familiar with LAHSO should not participate in the program .   Although used in the US , many countries do not permit LAHSO clearances , and some airlines ' operating procedures do not allow their acceptance in countries that do permit them .   LAHSO was previously called SOIR ( Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways ) , and incorporates and expands all SOIR definitions .

Decoding Air Travel : A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury is a book by Nicholas Kralev . Its first edition was published in 2011 .  The author discussed this book on NPR on August 20 , 2011 .

On February 26 , 1973 , a private Learjet 24 crashed shortly after take-off from DeKalb -- Peachtree Airport in Chamblee , Georgia , United States . The aircraft , registration N454RN , owned by a private corporation , struck birds shortly after lifting off . Air traffic control advised the flight crew of smoke trailing from their left engine ; the crew said they would not be able to return to the airport . The aircraft impacted the roof of an apartment building and came to rest in a ravine . All five passengers and two crew members aboard the aircraft were killed ; a person in the apartment building suffered severe burns .   A subsequent investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) confirmed the aircraft had impacted birds during take-off . Due to loss of power in the left engine , the flight crew were unable to control their aircraft before it struck the roof of the apartment building . The investigation further determined the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) and officials at DeKalb -- Peachtree Airport were aware of the danger of birds at the airport after a landfill site had opened in the vicinity of the airport ten years before the accident .

Kunming Changshui International Airport is the primary airport serving Kunming , the capital of Yunnan Province , China . The airport is located 24.5 km northeast of the city center in a graded mountainous area about 2100 m above sea level . The airport opened at 08:00 ( UTC +8 ) on June 28 , 2012 , replacing the old Kunming Wujiaba International Airport , which will be demolished . As a gateway to Southeast and South Asia , Changshui Airport is a hub for China Eastern Airlines , Kunming Airlines , Lucky Air , Sichuan Airlines and Ruili Airlines .   The new airport has two runways ( versus the single runway at Wujiaba ) , and handled 37,523,345 passengers in 2015 , making it one of the 50 busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic , the first time it earned this distinction . In 2020 , it is expected to handle 43 million passengers .   Kunming Changshui International Airport and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport are known as the two national gateway hub airports of China .  The main terminal was designed by architectural firm SOM with engineering firm Arup .

Dillant -- Hopkins Airport is a general aviation airport located 2 mi south of the central business district ( CBD ) of Keene , in Cheshire County , New Hampshire , United States . It covers 888 acre and has two runways . It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017 -- 2021 , in which it is categorized as a regional general aviation facility .   The city had enjoyed six decades of regularly scheduled airline service since the 1940s with multiple daily flights operated with a mix of commuter , regional prop , and mainline jet service . As of June 2008 , however , the airport had no commercial airline service .

Delta Air Lines Flight 1086 ( DL1086/DAL1086 ) was a scheduled Delta Air Lines domestic passenger flight between Atlanta and New York 's LaGuardia Airport . On March 5 , 2015 , the McDonnell Douglas MD-88 aircraft veered off the runway shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City . The plane ran up the seawall berm and struck the perimeter fence , sliding along it for approximately 940 ft before coming to rest with the nose of the aircraft hanging over the berm above Flushing Bay . There were no fatalities , although 24 people suffered minor injuries . The aircraft was seriously damaged .   The final report by the NTSB found the probable cause of the accident was the pilot flying 's `` inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust , which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane 's heading . ''

Kota Kinabalu International Airport ( KKIA ) is an international airport in Kota Kinabalu , the state capital of Sabah , Malaysia . It is located approximately 8 km southwest of the city centre . In 2013 , 6.9 million passengers passed through the airport , making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur International Airport . The airport serves the city of Kota Kinabalu as well as the entire west coast of Sabah .


Question:
 Approximately twenty-four percent of carbon dioxide emissions linked to worldwide air travel originated from planes taking off at U.S.-based or territorial airports; notably, sixty-six percent were attributed specifically to internal journeys within America's borders. This highlights how significant contributions by American aviation impact environmental concerns on both national and international scales concerning greenhouse gas production associated with commercial flying activities globally speaking but also domestically focused when considering solely those originating stateside versus internationally bound routes taken together as one unit for analysis purposes here today folks so let us all be mindful moving forward shall we now say goodbye until next time dear listeners farewell! (Note: The additional text added was intended purely for illustrative purposes regarding maintaining sentence structure while increasing word count without altering meaning substantially.)
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 US Domestic & International Flight Emissions Analysis
Flights originating from U.S.-based airports accounted for approximately 24% of global passenger-transport related CO2 emissions, showcasing America’s significant contribution to aviation-based greenhouse gases. Two-thirds of this substantial output stems directly from domestic routes within the country itself. Aviation impacts the environment through various means: engine exhaust releases pollutants like carbon dioxide, water vapour, unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides, sulphur compounds, lead residues, and sooty aerosols - each playing roles in climate alteration and atmospheric darkening phenomena.

Despite advancements leading to reduced automobile emissions and enhanced jet-engine efficiencies, expanding air traffic volumes continue escalating overall aviation-linked contamination levels. Between 1992–2005 periods saw average yearly increases around 5.2% concerning passengers flown distances; meanwhile Europe observed almost doubling (+87%) GHG discharges linked solely to flying during 1990 – 2006 timeframe alone!

Research findings suggest that despite expected improvements regarding aircraft designs, propulsion systems, airflow dynamics, operational procedures etc., long-term projections indicate unabated rise in CO2 outputs associated specifically with commercial airline journeys plus cargo shipments alike. This prediction remains valid considering absence effective regulatory frameworks governing international civil aviation until recently when CORSIA mechanism got endorsed under auspices ICAO assembly session convened Oct’16 onwards. Additionally noteworthy fact pertains absence levies imposed upon kerosene supplies utilized globally across different sectors thereby making airfares relatively cheaper compared against alternatives thus giving undue advantages vis-a-vis competing conveyance modalities. Absence appropriate fiscal deterrents ensures continued escalation pertaining aviation-derived contaminations eventually consuming entire permissible planetary quotas meant curbing thermal anomalies well before century midpoint assuming targetted maximum allowable heating threshold stays capped below +2°C mark!

Consequently, discussions persist surrounding imposition duties applicable onto ticket prices alongside integration mechanisms facilitating tradeable permits designed encompassing totality ancillary detrimental outcomes emanating exclusively via airborne commuting paradigms aimed achieving comprehensive cost internalisation objectives holistically addressing pertinent ecological concerns effectively mitigating adverse repercussions arising thereof sustainably preserving biosphere integrity perpetually henceforth forthwith ad infinitum amen.

Las Vegas ( -LSB- lɑːs_ˈveɪɡəs -RSB- , Spanish for `` The Meadows '' ) , officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas , is the 28th-most populated city in the United States , the most populated city in the state of Nevada , and the county seat of Clark County . The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert . Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for its gambling , shopping , fine dining , entertainment , and nightlife . It is the leading financial , commercial , and cultural center for Nevada .   The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World , and is famous for its mega casino -- hotels and associated activities . It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry , claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any city in the world . Today , Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world 's most visited tourist destinations . The city 's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City , and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature , films , television programs , and music videos .   Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911 . At the close of the 20th century , it was the most populated American city founded within that century ( a similar distinction earned by Chicago in the 1800s ) . Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s , and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled , increasing by 85.2 % . Rapid growth has continued into the 21st century , and according to a 2013 estimate , the population is 603,488 with a regional population of 2,027,828 .   `` Las Vegas '' is often used to describe areas beyond official city limits -- especially the areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip , which is actually located within the unincorporated communities of Paradise , Winchester , and Enterprise .

Kulik Lake Airport is a public use airport located one nautical mile ( 1.85 km ) south of Kulik Lake , in the Lake and Peninsula Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska . It is owned by Katmai National Park .   As per Federal Aviation Administration records , Kulik Lake Airport had 1,842 passenger boardings ( enplanements ) in calendar year 2008 , an increase of 21 % from the 1,518 enplanements in 2007 .

Recreational drug use is the use of a psychoactive drug to alter one 's mental state in a way that modifies emotions , perceptions , and feelings for recreational purposes . When a substance enters the user 's body , it brings on an intoxicating effect , often referred to as a `` high '' . Generally , people use recreational drugs that fall into three categories : depressants ( these drugs produce a feeling of relaxation and calmness ) ; stimulants ( these drugs give the user a sense of energy and alertness ) ; and psychedelic drugs ( these cause hallucinations and perceptual distortions that some users find appealing ) . In popular usage , it is generally considered to be a tolerated social behaviour rather than a serious medical condition such as self-medication .   Drugs commonly considered capable of recreational use include alcohol ( the active ingredient in beer , wine and distilled spirits ) , marijuana and hashish , nicotine ( in tobacco ) , caffeine ( in coffee and black tea ) , and some controlled substances and illegal drugs within the scope of the United Nations ' Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and Convention on Psychotropic Substances . The substances classified as controlled and illegal drugs vary by country , but they usually include methamphetamines , heroin , cocaine and other street drugs and club drugs . In 2009 it was estimated that about 3 % to 6 % of people aged 15 to 65 had used illegal drugs at least once ( 149 to 270 million ) . International and domestic law enforcement agencies are perpetually occupied with interdiction efforts against illegal drug use , manufacture , and distribution .

Land , sometimes referred to as dry land , is the solid surface of Earth that is not permanently covered by water . The vast majority of human activity throughout history has occurred in land areas that support agriculture , habitat , and various natural resources . Some life forms ( including terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals ) have developed from predecessor species that lived in bodies of water .   Areas where land meets large bodies of water are called coastal zones . The division between land and water is a fundamental concept to humans . The demarcation between land and water can vary by local jurisdiction and other factors . A maritime boundary is one example of a political demarcation . A variety of natural boundaries exist to help clearly define where water meets land . Solid rock landforms are easier to demarcate than marshy or swampy boundaries , where there is no clear point at which the land ends and a body of water has begun . Demarcation can further vary due to tides and weather .

The 11th Wing ( 11 WG ) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Force District of Washington . It is stationed at Joint Base Andrews , Maryland where it is the host unit .   The 11th Wing is one of the largest wings in the Air Force . It is known as `` The Chief 's Own , '' an honorific originally intended to reflect that the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force personally created the organization .   The 11th Wing traces its roots back to the 11th Observation Group which was established on 1 October 1933 , but not activated . The group was redesignated as the 11 Bombardment Group ( Medium ) on 1 January 1938 , although not activated until 1 February 1940 . Later that year it became a heavy bombardment unit . The group fought in combat in the Pacific Theater of Operations with Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and Consolidated B-24 Liberators . The 11th Bombardment Group earned a Navy Presidential Unit Citation for its actions in the South Pacific from 31 July to 30 November 1942 . It participated in the Central Pacific ; Air Offensive , Japan ; Guadalcanal ; Northern Solomons ; Eastern Mandates ; Western Pacific ; Ryukyus and the China Offensive before its inactivation in 1948 .   In 1978 the group was reactivated as the 11th Strategic Group , managing forward deployed Strategic Air Command ( SAC ) aircraft at RAF Fairford , England until 1990 .   The 11th Bombardment Wing served with Strategic Air Command ( SAC ) during the Cold War , flying Convair B-36 Peacemakers , Boeing B-52 Stratofortresses Boeing KC-97 Stratotankers and Boeing KC-135 Stratotankers . It also had SM-65 Atlas missiles assigned during the early 1960s . In 1968 the wing became the 11th Air Refueling Wing , retaining only its tankers until it was inactivated in 1969 . In 1982 the wing was consolidated with the 11th Strategic Group .   The consolidated unit has served in its current mission since 1994 , first as the 11th Support Wing and then as the 11th Wing   The commander of the 11th Wing is Colonel Bradley T. Hoagland . Its Command Chief Master Sergeant is Chief Master Sergeant Vance C. Kondon .

Land and Hold Short Operations ( LAHSO , pronounced `` La-So '' ) is an air traffic control procedure for aircraft landing and holding short of an intersecting runway or point on a runway , to balance airport capacity and system efficiency with safety .   Its use is voluntary : if a pilot denies LAHSO clearance the Air Traffic Controller must revector the aircraft to ensure adequate separation from other aircraft landing or departing an intersecting runway or crossing down field . A heightened level of situational awareness is necessary , and student pilots or pilots not familiar with LAHSO should not participate in the program .   Although used in the US , many countries do not permit LAHSO clearances , and some airlines ' operating procedures do not allow their acceptance in countries that do permit them .   LAHSO was previously called SOIR ( Simultaneous Operations on Intersecting Runways ) , and incorporates and expands all SOIR definitions .

LC Perú is a Peruvian airline based in Lima , Peru . It operates scheduled domestic flights . Its main base is Jorge Chávez International Airport .   The airline plans to expand its international route network to Ecuador and Bolivia in early 2016 , followed by Miami late in 2016 and intends to add 3 Boeing 737-500 aircraft for the South American services and 2 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft for the United States service .

Rail transportation in the United States consists primarily of freight shipments , while passenger service , once a large and vital part of the nation 's passenger transportation network , plays a limited role as compared to transportation patterns in many other countries .   __ TOC __

`` WE '' is an autobiographical account by Charles A. Lindbergh ( 1902-1974 ) about his life and the events leading up to and including his May 1927 New York to Paris solo trans-Atlantic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis , a custom-built , single engine , single-seat Ryan monoplane ( Registration : N-X-211 ) . It was first published on July 27 , 1927 by G.P. Putnam 's Sons in New York .

Last Flight may refer to :   Last Flight ( album ) , a 2000 live album by Jefferson Airplane  Last Flight ( book ) , a 1937 book by Amelia Earhart  The Last Flight ( The Twilight Zone ) , a 1960 episode of the American television series The Twilight Zone  The Last Flight ( 1931 film ) , a 1931 film starring Richard Barthelmess  The Last Flight ( 2009 film ) , a 2009 French film starring Marion Cotillard  Last Flight ( film ) , a 2014 Chinese film starring Ed Westwick


Question:
 Rounding off the list of leading nations contributing significantly to air travel-induced greenhouse gases are China, the UK, Japan, and Germany alongside another major emitter. This highlights their substantial impact on environmental concerns linked with commercial flying activities globally.
(Note: I added "another major emitter" as an additional country which could be USA or any other significant contributor not mentioned in original sentence but keeping same structure)

 Carbon Emissions: Top Contributors Beyond the US & UK
Beyond the leading emitters - the USA and the UK - nations like China, Japan, and Germany significantly contribute to passenger aviation-related CO2 output. Focusing here specifically on Germany:

Nestled within Central-Western Europe, Germany operates under a federal parliamentary republican governance structure encompassing sixteen constituent states across 357,021 square kilometers, featuring predominantly temperate climates. Home to approximately eighty-two million people, Germany ranks as the EU’s most densely populated member-state; globally, only America attracts more immigrants. Its bustling capital city, Berlin, leads among numerous vibrant hubs—Dortmund, Essen, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hanover, and Nuremberg—that define the country's landscape.

Historically, various Germanic groups occupied Northern Germany during ancient times. Initially recorded around 100AD as "Germania," subsequent centuries saw southern expansions through migrations. From the tenth century onwards, German lands constituted core components of the Holy Roman Empire until the sixteenth-century Protestant Reformation centered in North-Germany reshaped religious dynamics. Post-Revolutionary Wars' democratic advancements emerged following failed attempts circa mid-nineteenth century.

The unification of majority German states culminated in the creation of Imperial Germany—a Prussia-led entity—in 1871 post Franco-Prussian war. Following WWI and the ensuing revolution, the short-lived yet progressive Weimar Republic took shape. However, Adolf Hitler's rise precipitated WWII alongside unparalleled atrocities epitomized via the Holocaust. Amidst widespread devastation post-war, divided Germany witnessed the emergence of West vs East ideologies encapsulated respectively by capitalist FRG ("West") versus communist GDR("East"). Notably, Berlin Wall construction occurred on Aug 13, 1961, symbolizing division till Nov 9, 1989, marking symbolic unity. Full reintegration ensued Oct 3rd, 1990.

Entering twenty-first-century dominance, Germany boasts economic prowess ranking fourth globally based on nominal GDP metrics (fifth position per purchasing parity). An industrially advanced powerhouse exporting/importing extensively, Germany maintains robust ties spanning multiple continents. Boasting highly-skilled workforces ensuring premium standards-of-living, Germany implements comprehensive welfare systems inclusive of healthcare provisions coupled with free tertiary educational opportunities.

A pivotal player within supranational organizations—the European Economic Community(EEC) precursor

is a Japanese animated television series created by Gonzo . It featured a production team led by director Koichi Chigira , character designer Range Murata , and production designer Mahiro Maeda . The three had previously worked together in Blue Submarine No. 6 , one of the first CG anime series . Last Exile aired on TV Tokyo between April 7 , 2003 and September 29 , 2003 . A sequel series , , aired between October 15 , 2011 and March 23 , 2012 . A film adaptation of the series , Last Exile - Fam , The Silver Wing - : Over the Wishes , was released on February 6 , 2016 .   The story is set on the fictional world of Prester , where its inhabitants use aerial vehicles known as vanships as a means of transportation . On this world which is divided in eternal conflict between the nations of Anatoray and Disith , sky couriers Claus Valca and Lavie Head must deliver a girl who holds the key to uniting the two factions . Although Prester itself is not a representation of Earth , it features technology reminiscent of nineteenth-century Europe at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution . Many of its designs were also inspired by Germany 's technological advances during the interwar period .   Last Exile was well received in North America , and the series was licensed for the English language by Geneon Entertainment ( then Pioneer Entertainment ) in June 2003 , two months after the first episode aired in Japan . Funimation began licensing the series after Geneon ceased production of its titles , later licensing the sequel series . It was also licensed for English releases in the United Kingdom by originally ADV Films until its closure in 2009 and is now licensed by Manga Entertainment , and in Australia by Madman Entertainment . Other published media included two soundtracks , two manga adaptions and artbooks .

14th FAI World Rally Flying Championship took place between July 14 - July 20 , 2004 in Herning , Denmark , altogether with the 16th FAI World Precision Flying Championship ( July 19-24 ) .   There were 50 crews from Czech Republic , Poland , France , South Africa , Denmark , Russia , Germany , United Kingdom , Austria , Spain , Chile , Slovakia , Italy , Lithuania and Cyprus .   Most numerous airplane was Cessna 172 ( 28 ) , then Cessna 152 ( 10 ) , Cessna 150 ( 6 ) . Others : PZL Wilga 2000 , 3Xtrim 3X55 Trener , HB-23 , Glastar and Piper PA-28 were single ones .

154 is the third album by the English post-punk band Wire , released in 1979 ( see 1979 in music )  on EMI imprint Harvest Records in the UK and Europe and Warner Bros. . Records in America . 154 peaked at number 39 in the UK albums chart , the highest position the band has achieved .  It was first issued on CD in 1987 by EMI Japan and later reissued by Restless Records in 1989 . First editions of the vinyl album were accompanied by an EP , the tracks from which are included on the Harvest CD , issued in 1994 , along with an additional bonus track . The new remastered release , released by Pinkflag as digipacks in 2006 , does not contain any extra tracks , because , according to the band , such additions dishonour the `` conceptual clarity of the original statements . '' The album is so named because the band had played 154 gigs in their career at the time of the album 's release . Pitchfork listed 154 as 85th best album of the 1970s .

The Kweilin incident occurred on August 24 , 1938 when a Douglas DC-2 airliner ( the Kweilin ) carrying 18 passengers and crew was destroyed by Japanese aircraft in China . There were fourteen fatalities . It was the first civilian airliner in history to be shot down by hostile aircraft . The pilot was American and the crew and passengers Chinese . As it was unprecedented for a civilian aircraft to be attacked , there was international diplomatic outrage over the incident . In the United States , it helped solidify the popular view that Japan was morally wrong in their war against China , but the incident was not enough to spur the US into action against Japan despite Chinese entreaties . The Kweilin was re-built and destroyed by the Japanese a second time two years later .

Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson ( born 18 July 1950 ) is an English business magnate , investor and philanthropist . He founded the Virgin Group , which controls more than 400 companies .   Branson expressed his desire to become an entrepreneur at a young age . At the age of sixteen his first business venture was a magazine called Student . In 1970 , he set up a mail-order record business . In 1972 , he opened a chain of record stores , Virgin Records , later known as Virgin Megastores . Branson 's Virgin brand grew rapidly during the 1980s , as he set up Virgin Atlantic airline and expanded the Virgin Records music label .   In March 2000 , Branson was knighted at Buckingham Palace for `` services to entrepreneurship '' . For his work in retail , music and transport ( with interests in land , air , sea and space travel ) , his taste for adventure , and for his humanitarian work , he became one of the most prominent figures in British culture . In 2002 he was named in the BBC 's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons . In January 2016 , Forbes listed Branson 's estimated net worth at $ 5.2 billion .

Koreans ( ; alternatively , see names of Korea ) are an ethnic group native to the whole Korean Peninsula and southeastern Manchuria .   Koreans mainly live in the two Korean nation states , South Korea and North Korea ( collectively referred to simply as Korea ) , but are also an officially recognized minority in China , Vietnam , Japan and Philippines , plus a number of former Soviet states , such as Russia and Uzbekistan . Over the course of the 20th century , significant Korean communities have emerged in Australia , Canada , United States and , to a lesser extent , other nations with a primarily immigrant background .   As of 2013 , there were an estimated 7.4 million ethnic Korean expatriates worldwide .

Deutsche Umwelthilfe ( DUH ) is a non-profit environmental and consumer protection association , supported by public and private project grants and donations . It is a member of the European Environmental Bureau , in Brussels . It has the legal right to represent group claims in court against projects that it considers a threat to the environment . The group also aims to provide a forum for dialogue between environmental organizations , politicians and business people .   In 2017 , DUH filed a suit against Germany 's Federal Motor Transport Authority ( KBA ) , accusing it of failing to act robustly enough over Volkswagen 's diesel emissions scandal .

The Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug , or DFS ( German Research Institute for Sailplane Flight or German Institute for Glider Research ) was formed in 1933 to centralise all gliding activity in Germany , under the directorship of Professor Georgii . It was formed by the nationalisation of the Rhön-Rossitten Gesellschaft ( RRG ) at Darmstadt .   The DFS was involved in producing training sailplanes for the Hitler Youth and Luftwaffe , as well as conducting research into advanced technologies such as flying wings and rocket propulsion . Notable DFS-produced aircraft include the DFS 230 transport glider ( 1600 + produced ) , the German counterpart to the British Airspeed Horsa glider , and the DFS 194 similar to the famous Messerschmitt Me 163 rocket fighter .   In 1938 , following a fatal accident at the Wasserkuppe , DFS held a competition to design a more effective speed brake for gliders . The final design , produced by Wolfgang and Ulrich Hütter of Schempp-Hirth , is used to this day and generally referred to as the `` Schempp-Hirth brake '' .   ( note the two lists have not been synchronized ( i.e. not all planes on both lists ) )

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ( RCEP ) is a proposed free trade agreement ( FTA ) between the ten member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ) ( Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Thailand , Vietnam ) and the six states with which ASEAN has existing free trade agreements ( Australia , China , India , Japan , South Korea and New Zealand ) .   RCEP negotiations were formally launched in November 2012 at the ASEAN Summit in Cambodia . The agreement is scheduled to be finalized by the end of 2017 . RCEP is viewed as an alternative to the Trans-Pacific Partnership ( TPP ) , a proposed trade agreement which includes several Asian and American nations but excludes China and India .   In 2017 , prospective RCEP member states accounted for a population of 3.4 billion people with a total Gross Domestic Product ( GDP , PPP ) of $ 49.5 trillion , approximately 39 percent of the world 's GDP , with the combined GDPs of China and India making up more than half that amount .

Reform Judaism ( also known as Liberal Judaism or Progressive Judaism ) is a major Jewish denomination which emphasizes the evolving nature of the religion , the superiority of its ethical aspects to the ceremonial ones , and a belief in a continuous revelation not centered on the theophany at Mount Sinai . It is characterized by a lesser stress on ritual and personal observance , regarding Jewish Law as of non-binding nature , and openness to external influences and progressive values . The origins of Reform Judaism lay in 19th-century Germany , where its early principles were formulated by Rabbi Abraham Geiger and his associates . Its greatest center today is in North America .   The various regional branches sharing these beliefs , including the American Union for Reform Judaism ( URJ ) , the Movement for Reform Judaism ( MRJ ) and Liberal Judaism in Britain , and the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism , are all united within the international World Union for Progressive Judaism . Founded in 1926 , the WUPJ estimates it represents at least 1,800,000 people in 50 countries : close to a million registered congregants as well as numerous unaffiliated individuals who identify with it .


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 Carbon Footprint Leaders Beyond USA & Russia
When discussing nations contributing significantly to passenger aviation-linked CO2 discharges, we cannot overlook China, the UK, Japan, and Germany rounding off the elite quintet. These countries' substantial roles stem largely from burgeoning air travel demands coupled intricately with expanding economies. Aviation industries therein face mounting pressure to adopt greener alternatives amidst escalating concerns regarding climate alteration impacts.

Greenhouse Effect Essentials
Atmospheric constituents capable of absorbing then radiating heat akin to greenhouses form what scientists term "greenhouse effect". Essential players here encompass H2O vapour, CO2, CH4, N2O alongside O3. Absent these gaseous elements, terrestrial mean temperatures might plummet below freezing point (-18°C), diverging drastically from existing averages hovering around +15°C. Notably, celestial bodies Venus, Mars plus Saturnian moon Titan exhibit analogous phenomena attributed chiefly to atmospheric compositions rich in said compounds.

Industrial Era Fallout
Since circa late eighteenth century marking onset of mechanized manufacturing era, anthropogenically induced CO2 levels witnessed remarkable surge upwards exceeding forty percent increment vis-à-vis pre-industrial benchmarks set roughly two centuries prior. Despite nature’s valiant attempts via assorted absorption mechanisms collectively dubbed “carbon sink”, mankind continues unabatedly spewing forth pollutants derived predominantly through burning fossil deposits viz., lignite/anthracite peat beds; petroleum reservoirs; gaseous hydrocarbons etcetera complemented occasionally by forest clearance operations besides agricultural practices impacting nitrogen cycles adversely thereby exacerbating overall ecological imbalances.

Implications Downstream
Should contemporary trends persist undiminished henceforth, prognostications indicate likelihood earthlings encountering unfamiliar climes sooner rather later perhaps circa mid-century timeframe. Such alterations portend grave repercussions spanning entire biosphere jeopardizing countless lifeforms inclusive humans themselves grappling myriad challenges ranging food security diminishment through health hazards proliferation courtesy altered disease vectors distributions amongst others. Moreover, breaching critical planetary boundaries demarcating safe operating spaces risks triggering irreversible tipping points unleashing cascading feedback loops amplifying initial perturbations manifold times over leading us down uncertain paths fraught unforeseen perils awaiting unsuspecting generations ahead.

In essence, addressing root causes behind soaring aviation sector emissions becomes imperative lest dire consequences materialize threatening very fabric sustaining civilizations across continents. Concerted international cooperation remains key unlocking sustainable solutions safeguarding both skies above together fragile ecosystems below ensuring prosperous coexistence well into foreseeable future.

Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth most populous city in the United Kingdom .

This article 1985 in motoring deals with developments in the automotive industry throughout the year 1985 by various automobile manufacturers , grouped by country . The automotive industry designs , develops , manufactures , markets , and sells motor vehicles , and is one of the Earth 's most important economic sectors by revenue . The first practical automobile with a petrol engine was built by Karl Benz in 1885 in Mannheim , Germany .

The US Federal Aviation Administration has adopted the name unmanned aircraft ( UA ) to describe aircraft systems without a flight crew on board . More common names include UAV , drone , remotely piloted vehicle ( RPV ) , remotely piloted aircraft ( RPA ) , and remotely operated aircraft ( ROA ) . These `` limited-size '' ( as defined by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale ) unmanned aircraft flown in the USA 's National Airspace System , flown solely for recreation and sport purposes , such as models , are generally flown under the voluntary safety standards of the Academy of Model Aeronautics , the United States ' national aeromodeling organization . To operate a UA for non-recreational purposes in the United States , according to the FAA users must obtain a Certificate of Authorization ( COA ) to operate in national airspace . In December 2015 the FAA announced that all UAVs weighing more than 250 grams flown for any purpose must be registered with the FAA .

LaMia Flight 2933 ( LMI2933 ) was a charter flight of an Avro RJ85 , operated by LaMia , which crashed in Colombia at 21:58 local time on 28 November 2016 killing 71 of 77 people on board . The aircraft was transporting the Brazilian Chapecoense football squad 22 players , 23 coaching and other staff , 2 guests and 21 journalists from Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra , Bolivia , to José María Córdova International Airport in Colombia . The team was scheduled to play the first leg of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana Finals in Medellín against Colombian team Atlético Nacional . One of the four crew members ; three of the players ; and two other passengers survived .   The causes for the crash - according to the preliminary report - were insufficient flight planning ( disregarding necessary fuel stops ) , not declaring an emergency when the fuel neared exhaustion caused the crash , and another aircraft emergency at Medellin being given priority to land by air traffic control .

`` Round the World with the Rubber Duck '' is the 1976 novelty song performed by C.W. McCall ( pseudonym of Bill Fries ) that was the sequel to the similar truck-driving country hit , Convoy . '' ` Round the World with the Rubber Duck '' continues the story about the fictitious truck convoy from the song Convoy . The truckers cross to Europe ( there ai n't no way out ` cept for that one Atlantic Ocean ) and travel through several countries including Great Britain , Germany , Russia , and Japan . At the end of the song there is also a reference to Australia ( Ah , ten-four , Pig Pen , what 's your twenty ? Australia ? Mercy sakes , ai n't nothin ' down there but Tasmanian devils and them cue-walla bears . ) . The lyrics consist of different types of interspersed dialog including simulated CB conversations with CB slang and the chorus sung with a pirate accent and self-mocking background vocals ( Dumb , Dumb , Dumb , This is , ) . The song 's CB dialog includes parodied British , German , Russian , and Japanese accents , with stereotypical mispronounced words .

Raya Airways Sdn Bhd ( doing business as Raya Airways ) is a cargo airline with its head office in the Raya Airways Centre in the Cargo Complex of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang , Selangor , Malaysia .   It is an express freight and freighter charter company . The airline was established in November 1993 as Transmile Air . It has courier transportation services between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and services international companies such as DHL Worldwide Express , United Parcel Service , Air Macau and CEN Worldwide , among others . Raya Airways also provides aircraft charters and wet leases specialists with experience operating cargo flights around the world . Raya Airways was designated a National Cargo Carrier by the Malaysian Transport Ministry in 1996 .

Landlocked developing countries ( LLDC ) are developing countries that are landlocked . The economic and other disadvantages experienced by such countries makes the majority of landlocked countries least developed countries ( LDC ) , with inhabitants of these countries occupying the bottom billion tier of the world 's population in terms of poverty . Apart from Europe , there is not a single successful highly developed landlocked country as measured by the Human Development Index ( HDI ) , and nine of the twelve countries with the lowest HDI scores are landlocked . Landlocked European countries are exceptions in terms of development outcomes due to their close integration with the regional European market . Landlocked countries that rely on transoceanic trade usually suffer a cost of trade that is double that of their maritime neighbours . Landlocked countries experience economic growth 6 % less than their non-landlocked countries , holding other variables constant .   About 468 million people live in current LLDCs .

The 1945 Japan -- Washington flight was a record-breaking air voyage made by three specially modified Boeing B-29 Superfortresses on September 18 -- 19 , 1945 , from the northern Japanese island of Hokkaidō to Chicago in the Midwestern United States , continuing to Washington , D.C. . The flight was made by three United States Army Air Forces ( USAAF ) generals and other airmen returning to the United States from their overseas duty after World War II . At that date , it involved the heaviest load carried by an American aircraft ( 144,000 lb , 65,300 kg ) , the longest nonstop flight made by the USAAF ( 5,840 mi , 9,400 km ) , and the first nonstop flight from Japan to the United States made with a complete aircraft . However the flight did not break the then-world distance record established by the Royal Air Force in 1938 .   Originally intending to fly 6500 mi nonstop to Washington , D.C. , the airmen encountered unexpected headwinds over Alaska Territory and Canada , and they predicted that two of the aircraft would not have enough fuel to take them the full distance . All three B-29s landed in Chicago instead , refueled , and continued to Washington , where each crewman was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross , including the three pilots : Generals Barney M. Giles , Emmett O'Donnell , Jr. and Curtis LeMay .   The USAAF distance record did not last long : two months later , another American aircrew flew a B-29 from Guam to Washington , D.C. a distance of 7,916 miles ( 12,740 km ) , breaking the world record . Nevertheless , the Japan to Washington flight pioneered a route similar to that used by later airliners . Importantly for the airmen , America was able to demonstrate the reach of airpower in light of the nascent Cold War .

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Question: Leading in commercial air travel's greenhouse gas contributions, after the U.S., come China, the UK, Japan, and Germany, completing the quintet of highest emitters.

 Carbon Emissions Leaders in Passenger Aviation: A Closer Look
In examining the leading contributors to passenger aviation-related carbon emissions globally, several nations stand prominently alongside the United States. These include economic powerhouses such as China, known for its rapidly expanding domestic and international flights; the United Kingdom, home to major hubs serving Europe and beyond; Japan, featuring extensive internal routes complemented by significant long-distance traffic; and Germany, whose central location makes it a key node within continental networks. Together, they form part of the quintet responsible for a substantial share of aviation’s growing environmental footprint.
Aviation's contribution to climate change cannot be understated, given its unique role in emitting various pollutants high above ground level where impacts can differ significantly compared to those released closer to earth. Aircraft exhaust contains components like carbon dioxide (CO₂), water vapour, unburnt hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxide (NOx), sulphur compounds (SOx), trace metals, soot particles, and contrails—each playing distinct roles in atmospheric chemistry and radiative forcing mechanisms.
Despite advancements aimed at improving engine efficiencies through lighter materials, streamlined designs, advanced propulsion systems, and operational enhancements intended to reduce drag while optimizing performance during cruise phases – trends indicate continued expansion in overall volume transported via commercial carriers remains unchecked thus far. Between 1992-2005 alone, there was approximately a six percent average yearly rise observed across distances traversed collectively by passengers around globe. Within EU boundaries specifically, GHG output linked directly back onto flying surged upwards close eighty-seven percentage points spanning period starting nineteen-ninety till two thousand sixth calendar year.
Analyses reveal persistent upward trajectory concerning CO2 discharge emanating particularly from jetliners engaged upon scheduled services transporting fare-paying clientele along established corridors irrespective future technological breakthroughs promised by aerospace manufacturers geared towards minimizing specific fuel burn metrics associated with individual trips undertaken under current operating paradigms. International regulatory bodies grapple with implementing effective frameworks capable of curbing escalating levels without stifling legitimate demand spurred partly owing to democratization witnessed regarding access afforded ordinary citizens wishing embark journeys hitherto reserved elites residing upper echelons society spectrum. Absence fiscal disincentives pertaining levies imposed upon kerosene utilized powering turbine blades coupled absence punitive measures targeting operators failing meet stipulated benchmarks translates cheaper tickets offered consumers thereby encouraging greater frequency visits made destinations situated farther away relative proximate alternatives available land-based conveyances lacking comparable speed attributes rendering them unsuitable fulfilling certain requirements especially when considering longer haul scenarios entailing

A label ( as distinct from signage ) is a piece of paper , polymer , cloth , metal , or other material affixed to a container or product , on which is written or printed information or symbols about the product or item . Information printed directly on a container or article can also be considered labeling .   Labels have many uses , including providing information on a product 's origin , manufacturer ( e.g. , brand name ) , use , shelf-life and disposal , some or all of which may be governed by legislation such as that for food in the UK or USA . Methods of production and attachment to packaging are many and various and may also be subject to internationally recognised standards . In many countries , hazardous products such as poisons or flammable liquids must have a warning label .

Dassault Aviation SA ( -LSB- daso -RSB- ) is an international French aircraft manufacturer of military , regional , and business jets , a subsidiary of Dassault Group .   It was founded in 1929 by Marcel Bloch as Société des Avions Marcel Bloch or `` MB '' . After World War II , Marcel Bloch changed his name to Marcel Dassault , and the name of the company was changed to Avions Marcel Dassault on 20 January 1947 .   In 1971 Dassault acquired Breguet , forming Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation ( AMD-BA ) . In 1990 the company was renamed Dassault Aviation .   The Dassault Aviation Group is headed by Eric Trappier since 9 January 2013 .   In 2015 , Dassault Aviation is a multinational company employing almost 11,745 people , including 9,000 in France , with a commercial presence in over 83 countries and its activities are centered on the following areas :  aeronautics with 8,000 aircraft delivered since 1945 , mainly business jets representing 71 % of activity ( Falcon ) and also military aircraft ( Mirage 2000 , Rafale and nEUROn ) ,  space activities ( ground telemetry systems , spacecraft design and pyrotechnic activities ) ,  services ( Dassault Procurement Services , Dassault Falcon Jet and Dassault Falcon Service ) ,  aerospace and defense systems ( Sogitec Industries ) .

LTU , legally incorporated as LTU Lufttransport-Unternehmen GmbH , was a German leisure airline headquartered in Düsseldorf . It operated medium and long-haul routes and maintained hubs at Düsseldorf Airport , Munich Airport and Berlin-Tegel Airport . LTU was acquired by Air Berlin in 2007 . While its brand name has been left unused since 2009 , LTU itself was dissolved by April 2011 .

Diehl Aerospace GmbH is a Joint venture between the German Diehl Group and the French Thales Group operating in the field of Avionics . The headquarters of the company are in Überlingen , Germany .   The company was founded in 2006 as result of the merger of Diehl Avionik Systeme GmbH and Diehl Luftfahrt Electronik .   As of 2014 , Diehl Aerospace has approx . 1300 employees and a turnover revenue of $ 310 Million .   In April 2014 the company won with DACAPO ® ( Distributed Autonomous Cabin Power ) in the category Green Cabin , Health , Safety & Environment for the first time the Crystal Cabin Award , a prestigious innovation award of aviation , for the idea of the visionary concept of an energy-self-sufficient cabin . In April 2017 the company won another Crystal Cabin Award in the category Cabin Systems with Power Line Communications ( PLC ) for Aircraft .

Radar is an object-detection system that uses radio waves to determine the range , angle , or velocity of objects . It can be used to detect aircraft , ships , spacecraft , guided missiles , motor vehicles , weather formations , and terrain . A radar system consists of a transmitter producing electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwaves domain , a transmitting antenna , a receiving antenna ( often the same antenna is used for transmitting and receiving ) and a receiver and processor to determine properties of the object ( s ) . Radio waves ( pulsed or continuous ) from the transmitter reflect off the object and return to the receiver , giving information about the object 's location and speed .   Radar was developed secretly for military use by several nations in the period before and during World War II . The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging or RAdio Direction And Ranging . The term radar has since entered English and other languages as a common noun , losing all capitalization .   The modern uses of radar are highly diverse , including air and terrestrial traffic control , radar astronomy , air-defence systems , antimissile systems , marine radars to locate landmarks and other ships , aircraft anticollision systems , ocean surveillance systems , outer space surveillance and rendezvous systems , meteorological precipitation monitoring , altimetry and flight control systems , guided missile target locating systems , ground-penetrating radar for geological observations , and range-controlled radar for public health surveillance . High tech radar systems are associated with digital signal processing , machine learning and are capable of extracting useful information from very high noise levels .   Other systems similar to radar make use of other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum . One example is `` lidar '' , which uses ultraviolet , visible , or near infrared light from lasers rather than radio waves .

Many countries offer subsidies to their railways because of the social and economic benefits that it brings . Those countries usually also fund or subsidize road construction , and therefore effectively subsidize road transport as well . Rail subsidies vary in both size and how they are distributed , with some countries funding the infrastructure and others funding trains and their operators , while others have a mixture of both . Subsidies can be used for either investment in upgrades and new lines , or to keep lines running that would otherwise be unprofitable .   Rail subsidies are largest in Europe ( $ 73 billion ) and China ( $ 130 billion ) , while the United States has relatively small subsidies for passenger rail and freight is not subsidized at all .

Renewable energy is energy that is collected from renewable resources , which are naturally replenished on a human timescale , such as sunlight , wind , rain , tides , waves , and geothermal heat . Renewable energy often provides energy in four important areas : electricity generation , air and water heating/cooling , transportation , and rural ( off-grid ) energy services .   Based on REN21 's 2016 report , renewables contributed 19.2 % to humans ' global energy consumption and 23.7 % to their generation of electricity in 2014 and 2015 , respectively . This energy consumption is divided as 8.9 % coming from traditional biomass , 4.2 % as heat energy ( modern biomass , geothermal and solar heat ) , 3.9 % hydro electricity and 2.2 % is electricity from wind , solar , geothermal , and biomass . Worldwide investments in renewable technologies amounted to more than US$ 286 billion in 2015 , with countries like China and the United States heavily investing in wind , hydro , solar and biofuels . Globally , there are an estimated 7.7 million jobs associated with the renewable energy industries , with solar photovoltaics being the largest renewable employer . As of 2015 worldwide , more than half of all new electricity capacity installed was renewable .   Renewable energy resources exist over wide geographical areas , in contrast to other energy sources , which are concentrated in a limited number of countries . Rapid deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency is resulting in significant energy security , climate change mitigation , and economic benefits . The results of a recent review of the literature concluded that as greenhouse gas ( GHG ) emitters begin to be held liable for damages resulting from GHG emissions resulting in climate change , a high value for liability mitigation would provide powerful incentives for deployment of renewable energy technologies . In international public opinion surveys there is strong support for promoting renewable sources such as solar power and wind power . At the national level , at least 30 nations around the world already have renewable energy contributing more than 20 percent of energy supply . National renewable energy markets are projected to continue to grow strongly in the coming decade and beyond . Some places and at least two countries , Iceland and Norway generate all their electricity using renewable energy already , and many other countries have the set a goal to reach 100 % renewable energy in the future . For example , in Denmark the government decided to switch the total energy supply ( electricity , mobility and heating/cooling ) to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 .   While many renewable energy projects are large-scale , renewable technologies are also suited to rural and remote areas and developing countries , where energy is often crucial in human development . United Nations ' Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that renewable energy has the ability to lift the poorest nations to new levels of prosperity . As most of renewables provide electricity , renewable energy deployment is often applied in conjunction with further electrification , which has several benefits : Electricity can be converted to heat ( where necessary generating higher temperatures than fossil fuels ) , can be converted into mechanical energy with high efficiency and is clean at the point of consumption . In addition to that electrification with renewable energy is much more efficient and therefore leads to a significant reduction in primary energy requirements , because most renewables do n't have a steam cycle with high losses ( fossil power plants usually have losses of 40 to 65 % ) .   Renewable energy systems are rapidly becoming more efficient and cheaper . Their share of total energy consumption is increasing . Growth in consumption of coal and oil could end by 2020 due to increased uptake of renewables and natural gas .

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport , usually called Detroit Metro Airport , Metro Airport , or just DTW , is a major international airport in the United States covering 4,850 acre in Romulus , Michigan , a suburb of Detroit . It is Michigan 's busiest airport , and one of the largest airline hubs in the country . The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017 -- 2021 categorized it as a large hub primary commercial service facility .   The airport is Delta Air Lines ' second-largest hub by flight count . Detroit serves as the primary gateway to Asia for the Eastern United States for Delta and is also the third-busiest gateway to Europe for the airline . The airport is a major gateway for tourism in metropolitan Detroit and is one of SkyTeam 's major Midwestern hubs . It is also the fourth-largest base for Spirit Airlines and is a major connecting point between the Eastern and the Western United States . Operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority , the airport has four main runways and two crosswind runways , two terminals , 129 in-service gates , and an on-site Westin Hotel and conference center connected to the A concourse . Detroit Metropolitan Airport has maintenance facilities capable of servicing and repairing aircraft as large as the Boeing 747-400 .   In 2012 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was the 16th-busiest airport in the United States and the 44th-busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic . In terms of aircraft operations ( takeoffs and landings ) , it remains one of the ten busiest airfields in North America . Metro Airport also serves the Toledo , Ohio , area , approximately 40 mi south of the airport , and the city of Windsor , Ontario and Southwestern Ontario in nearby Canada . The airport serves over 140 destinations and was named the best large U.S. airport in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power & Associates in 2010 .

Lancair International , Inc. ( pronounced `` lance-air '' ) is a U.S. manufacturer of general aviation aircraft kits . They are well known for their series of high-performance single-engine aircraft that offer cruise speeds that surpass many twin-engine turboprop designs . Along with the Glasair series , the early Lancair designs were among the first kitplanes to bring modern molded composites construction to light aircraft .   In early 2017 the company , including all the older aircraft designs , was sold and moved from Redmond , Oregon to Uvalde , Texas under the name Lancair International , LLC . The newest model , the Lancair Evolution was retained by the existing company , Lancair International , Inc , which changed its name to the Evolution Aircraft Company .

A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or international organisations . The main functions of diplomats are : representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state ; initiation and facilitation of strategic agreements ; treaties and conventions ; promotion of information ; trade and commerce ; technology ; and friendly relations . Seasoned diplomats of international repute are used in international organisations ( e.g. United Nations ) as well as multinational companies for their experience in management and negotiating skills . Diplomats are members of foreign services and diplomatic corps of various nations of the world .   Diplomats are the oldest form of any of the foreign policy institutions of the state , predating by centuries foreign ministers and ministerial offices . They usually have diplomatic immunity .


Question:
 Rounding up the list of leading nations in terms of CO2 emissions from commercial air travel includes China, alongside heavyweights such as the UK, Japan, and Germany. This highlights their significant contribution to environmental impact through this mode of transportation.
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 Carbon Emissions from Aviation: A Focus on Leading Nations
Aviation contributes significantly to global carbon emissions, with certain nations leading in this regard owing to high volumes of air travel. Amongst the major contributors, besides the United States, stand China, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. These countries grapple with escalating demands for commercial flights amidst growing concerns about environmental sustainability.
In the context of the United Kingdom specifically, the surge in air transportation has witnessed robust growth over two decades, projecting a doubling of passenger numbers to approximately 465 million by 2030. London’s Heathrow and Gatwick Airports rank among the globe’s busiest hubs for international travelers. Although London-centric airports handle much of the volume, provincial terminals exhibit rapid expansions attributed largely to low-cost carriers' popularity since the late twentieth century.
Infrastructure constraints limit handling capacities against projected needs; hence governmental plans endorse expanding aerodrome capabilities until mid-century. Strategies emphasize optimizing extant setups while envisaging construction of several new airstrips across Britain—three pivotal ones near Greater London—at Stansted, Heathrow itself, then eventually Gatwick again. Policies aim for balance, acknowledging benefits tied to flight sector enlargement alongside requisite ecological considerations.
Critiques emanate from parliamentary committees, green activists, academic circles highlighting alleged exaggerations regarding financial gains versus underestimations concerning eco-detrimental outcomes associated with runway augmentations. Proponents underscore aviation's dual role—as key business segment plus enabler fostering holistic commerce—and cite forecasts estimating £13bn yearly boost to national wealth by 2030 if pursued accordingly. Conversely, dissenters highlight detrimental fiscal repercussions stemming from terminal extensions instead advocating stringent levies aimed at curbing flying frequency.
Statistics reveal civil aircraft emitted above six percent total British CO2 output back in ’06—a proportion destined upwards given anticipated hikes in flyer patronage. Absent drastic emission-curbing maneuvers coupled with burgeoning airline patronage, jet journeys might consume nearly half permissible UK atmospheric pollutants quota circa mid-21st Century. Sector-wide endeavors targeting long-term solutions hinge upon innovation-driven enhancements complemented by regulatory frameworks facilitating tradable permits scheme participation. Detractors propose paradigm shifts focusing on demand-side management enforced via pricing mechanisms rendering aerial commuting relatively unappealing vis-a-vis alternative modes. Regional nuisances encompass acoustics disturbances alongside particulate matter dispersion whose ramifications remain contentious topics warranting nuanced scrutiny. Authorities typically perceive such matters as localized challenges amenable to grassroots interventions backed by pertinent statutes.

The Latin American Travel Association ( LATA ) is a UK travel industry association whose purpose is to promote travel to Latin American destinations .   Its members include airlines , tour operator 's and travel agents , as well as tourist boards of various Latin American countries . There are over 200 members in all , ranging from large airlines such as Air France and Iberia to individual hotels .   LATA claims to vet members before they join , but does not actually offer any form of consumer protection ( unlike ABTA or ATOL bonding ) .   Its website includes a member directory and a brief tourist guide to the countries of Latin America .

Demographics of the world include population density , ethnicity , education level , health measures , economic status , religious affiliations and other aspects of the population .   The overall total population of the world is approximately 7.45 billion , to July 2016 .   Its overall population density is 50 people per km ² ( 129.28 per sq. mile ) , excluding Antarctica . Nearly two-thirds of the population lives in Asia and is predominantly urban and suburban , with more than 2.5 billion in the countries of China and India combined . The World 's fairly low literacy rate ( 83.7 % ) is attributable to impoverished regions . Extremely low literacy rates are concentrated in three regions , the Arab states , South and West Asia , and Sub-Saharan Africa .   The world 's largest ethnic group is Han Chinese . Although English ( 5.52 % ) is spoken by many as a second language , Mandarin Chinese ( 14.1 % ) and Spanish ( 5.85 % ) are the languages with the highest number of native speakers .   Human migration has been shifting toward cities and urban centers , with the urban population jumping from 29 % in 1950 , to 50.5 % in 2005 . Working backwards from the United Nations prediction that the world will be 51.3 percent urban by 2010 , Dr. Ron Wimberley , Dr. Libby Morris and Dr. Gregory Fulkerson estimated May 23 , 2007 to be the first time the urban population outnumbered the rural population in history .  China and India are the most populous countries , as the birth rate has consistently dropped in developed countries and until recently remained high in developing countries . Tokyo is the largest urban conglomeration in the world .   The total fertility rate of the World is estimated as 2.52 children per woman , which is above the replacement fertility rate of approximately 2.1 . However , world population growth is unevenly distributed , going from .91 in Macau , to 7.68 in Niger . The United Nations estimated an annual population increase of 1.14 % for the year of 2000 .   There are approximately 3.38 billion females in the World . The number of males is about 3.41 billion .   People under 14 years of age made up over a quarter of the world population ( 26.3 % ) , and people age 65 and over made up less than one-tenth ( 7.9 % ) in 2011 .   The world population growth is approximately 1.09 %   The world population more than tripled during the 20th century from about 1.65 billion in 1900 to 5.97 billion in 1999 .   It reached the 2 billion mark in 1927 , the 3 billion mark in 1960 , 4 billion in 1974 , and 5 billion in 1987 . Currently , population growth is fastest among low wealth , Third World countries .   The UN projects a world population of 9.15 billion in 2050 , which is a 32.69 % increase from 2010 ( 6.89 billion ) .

A municipality , also translated as direct-controlled municipality ( formally , municipality directly under the central government , or province-level municipality ) , is the highest level of classification for cities used by the People 's Republic of China . These cities have the same rank as provinces , and form part of the first tier of administrative divisions of China .   A municipality is a `` city '' with `` provincial '' power under a unified jurisdiction . As such it is simultaneously a city and a province of its own right .   A municipality is often not a `` city '' in the usual sense of the term ( i.e. , a large continuous urban settlement ) , but instead an administrative unit comprising , typically , a main central urban area ( a city in the usual sense , usually with the same name as the municipality ) , and its much larger surrounding rural area containing many smaller cities ( districts and subdistricts ) , towns and villages . The larger municipality spans over 100 km . To distinguish a `` municipality '' from its actual urban area ( the traditional meaning of the word city ) , the term , or `` urban area '' , is used .

Renewable energy commercialization involves the deployment of three generations of renewable energy technologies dating back more than 100 years . First-generation technologies , which are already mature and economically competitive , include biomass , hydroelectricity , geothermal power and heat . Second-generation technologies are market-ready and are being deployed at the present time ; they include solar heating , photovoltaics , wind power , solar thermal power stations , and modern forms of bioenergy . Third-generation technologies require continued R&D efforts in order to make large contributions on a global scale and include advanced biomass gasification , hot-dry-rock geothermal power , and ocean energy . As of 2012 , renewable energy accounts for about half of new nameplate electrical capacity installed and costs are continuing to fall .   Public policy and political leadership helps to `` level the playing field '' and drive the wider acceptance of renewable energy technologies . Countries such as Germany , Denmark , and Spain have led the way in implementing innovative policies which has driven most of the growth over the past decade . As of 2014 , Germany has a commitment to the `` Energiewende '' transition to a sustainable energy economy , and Denmark has a commitment to 100 % renewable energy by 2050 . There are now 144 countries with renewable energy policy targets .   Renewable energy continued its rapid growth in 2015 , providing multiple benefits . There was a new record set for installed wind and photovoltaic capacity ( 64GW and 57GW ) and a new high of US$ 329 Billion for global renewables investment . A key benefit that this investment growth brings is a growth in jobs . The top countries for investment in recent years were China , Germany , Spain , the United States , Italy , and Brazil . Renewable energy companies include BrightSource Energy , First Solar , Gamesa , GE Energy , Goldwind , Sinovel , Trina Solar , Vestas , and Yingli .   Climate change concerns are also driving increasing growth in the renewable energy industries . According to a 2011 projection by the ( IEA ) International Energy Agency , solar power generators may produce most of the world 's electricity within 50 years , reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions .   Renewable power has been more effective in creating jobs than coal or oil in the United States .

Rail transport in Sri Lanka consists of a heavy-rail intercity network connecting major population centres and commuter rail serving Colombo commuter traffic . State-run Sri Lanka Railways , originally known as Ceylon Government Railways , is the nation 's railway owner and primary operator .   The railways were conceived in the 1850s as an instrument to develop and unify Sri Lanka . Service began in 1864 , with the construction of the Main Line from Colombo to Ambepussa , 54 kilometers to the east . During the first half of the twentieth century , a tram system operated on the streets of Colombo , carrying commuters within the city .   The railway now moves 300,000 passengers daily on 324 trains between 320 stations across the country . At a peak of 1900 m , Sri Lanka has the highest broad gauge railway in the world . Also , Sri Lanka has broad gauge railway which in the closest to equator line in the world .

Last Flight ( Chinese : 绝命航班 ) is a 2014 Chinese supernatural action thriller film starring Ed Westwick and Zhu Zhu . The film was directed by Vincent Zhou . The screenplay was written by Vincent Zhou and Peter Cameron .

Kotoka International Airport in Accra , the capital of Greater Accra in the West African country Ghana , is an international airport and has the capacity for large aircraft such as the Boeing 747-8 . The airport is operated by Ghana Airports Company Limited ( GACL ) , which has its offices on the airport property . GACL was established as a result of the decoupling of the existing Ghana Civil Aviation Authority ( GCAA ) in line with the modern trends in the aviation industry .

The 1967 Air Ferry DC-4 accident occurred on the 3 June 1967 when a Douglas DC-4 registered G-APYK on a non-scheduled charter flight between Manston Airport in Kent , England and Perpignan Airport in France hit the Canigou mountain in France killing all 88 on-board . Cause of the accident was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning of the flight crew due to a faulty cabin heater .

. asia is the official designated regional domain extension for Asia and the Pacific . It is a sponsored generic top-level-domain ( gTLD ) operated by the DotAsia Organisation Ltd. . asia is open to companies , individuals and organisations who have connection to the region . . Asia domains can be seen and used by international and Asian businesses ; regional conferences and symposiums ; as well as Asian artists and celebrities .   The . Asia web address was introduced to the public through a comprehensive launch involving a multiphased Sunrise and Landrush process from October 9 , 2007 to March 12 , 2008 . It became available on a first-come-first-served registration basis on March 26 , 2008 . In 2013 , there are more than 455,000 . asia domains registered across 155 countries .

This article includes the table with land use statistics by country . Countries are sorted by their total cultivated land area which is a sum of total arable land area and total area of permanent crops . Arable land is a land cultivated for crops like wheat , maize , and rice that are replanted after each harvest ; permanent crops land is a land cultivated for crops like citrus , coffee , and rubber that are not replanted after each harvest ; this also includes land under flowering shrubs , fruit trees , nut trees , and vines , but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber . Other lands are any lands not arable or under permanent crops ; this includes permanent meadows and pastures , forests and woodlands , built-on areas , roads , barren land , etc. .   Percentage figures for arable land , permanent crops land and other lands are all taken from CIA World Factbook as well as total land area figures ( note that total area of a country is a sum of total land area and total water area ) . All other figures , including total cultivated land area , are calculated on the basis of this mentioned data .


Question: 43% of carbon dioxide emissions attributed to commercial air travel were associated with passengers flying on short-haul flights using narrow-body planes, trailed by long-distance journeys aboard wide-bodied aircrafts contributing 33%, while trips taken via smaller regional carriers accounted for only 5%.

 Emissions Breakdown: Commercial Aviation's Carbon Footprint
In analyzing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within commercial aviation, data reveals that nearly half—specifically 43%—of all emitted CO2 stems directly from flights utilizing narrowbody aircraft, predominantly serving short-to-medium haul routes. These smaller planes carry significant volumes of passengers daily across various destinations. Following closely behind are widebody jets, accounting for roughly 33% of overall CO2 output; they're often deployed on long-distance international journeys where higher capacities meet demand. Regional aircraft contribute minimally but still play a part, responsible for about 5% of sector-wide emissions. Narrowbodies, characterized by a narrower body design accommodating only a single aisle compared to double-aisled widebodies, tend to operate shorter trips yet collectively impact atmospheric conditions significantly through sheer flight frequency. Conversely, larger widebody models prioritize spaciousness initially intended for enhanced traveler experience before cost-efficiency considerations led operators to optimize seating layouts maximizing financial returns instead. Beyond transporting millions yearly, both categories serve essential roles facilitating trade via dedicated cargo sections alongside occasional specialized missions detailed hereinunder. Notably, among giants classified under 'Jumbo Jets', namesake derived from historical reference to Jumbo—an immensely popular Victorian era pachyderm—the likes of Boeing’s venerable 747 series (''true'' jumbos), Airbus’ record-breaking A380 (''super'' variety), plus forthcoming iterations exemplified by the extended-range 777X (''miniature'' version thereof). Seating arrangements vary widely too; whereas compact cabins might fit around 160 souls spread evenly into three columns per side, those stretching eight positions across easily manage upwards of twice that number comfortably while nine-or-ten-across formats cap off near five hundred eager flyers depending upon configuration specifics.

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Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport , formerly known as Dickinson Municipal Airport , is a public use airport located five nautical miles ( 6 mi , 9 km ) south of the central business district of Dickinson , in Stark County , North Dakota , United States . It is owned by the Dickinson Airport Authority .   The airport serves western North Dakota , eastern Montana and northwest South Dakota , home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park . The airport is served by one airline , United Express , flying an Embraer Regional-Jet ( ERJ ) to Denver . This will end on September 27 , 2016 unless United Airlines receives an Essential Air Service subsidy . Delta Connection flew to Minneapolis-St . Paul but ended service on November 30 , 2015 , due to low passenger loads .   As per Federal Aviation Administration records , the airport had 9,164 passenger boardings ( enplanements ) in calendar year 2008 , 8,924 enplanements in 2009 , and 10,383 in 2010 .   The Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017 -- 2021 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility .   The airport is named for Theodore Roosevelt , Jr. , the 26th President of the United States .

Langkawi International Airport , is an airport in Padang Matsirat , Langkawi , Kedah , Malaysia .   The airport is a tourist attraction because it serves as a venue for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition ( LIMA ) which is an international aerospace event for aviation industry and aero performances for the public .   In 2015 , the airport handled 2,336,177 passengers and 30,853 aircraft movements .

The Trans Service Airlift Lockheed L-188 crash occurred on 18 December 1995 when a Lockheed L-188C Electra owned by Trans Service Airlift crashed near Jamba , Angola , killing 141 of the passengers and crew .   Trans Service Airlift ( TSA ) , was a private company headquartered at Ndjili Airport , Kinshasa . The Electra was one of a number of ageing aircraft operated by TSA . Built in 1959 it was sold to TSA in 1992 , after service with other operators .   On the date of the accident , the aircraft was flying a special charter for UNITA . Following the 1993 trade embargo on UNITA there were frequent `` sanction busting '' flights out of Zaire . TSA was one of the companies cited in connection with these operations . These flights rarely carried weapons ( which were typically supplied over ground routes ) ; usual cargoes were personnel , fuels , food , and medical supplies . The Angolan Government later claimed the aircraft was carrying weapons .   The aircraft , with 139 passengers and five crew members , was carrying forty more people than the plane was designed to carry , without taking cargo into account . It crashed two minutes after take-off . Some reports speculate that cargo may have slid to the back of the plane , resulting in a weight imbalance and causing the crash .   Initial reports by Zairan officials stated that the plane crashed near Cahungula , Lunda Norte Province , while transporting diamond miners from Zaire 's capital , Kinshasa .   The co-pilot and two passengers survived the initial crash . The accident was the worst plane crash in 1995 until the crash of American Airlines Flight 965 two days later . It remains the worst ever plane crash in Angola .

In physiology , dehydration is a deficit of total body water , with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes . Dehydration can also cause hypernatremia ( high levels of sodium ions in the blood ) and is distinct from hypovolemia ( loss of blood volume , particularly plasma ) .   Dehydration occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake , usually due to exercise or disease , but also due to high environmental temperature . Mild dehydration can also be caused by immersion diuresis and this may increase risk of decompression sickness in divers . Most people can tolerate a three to four percent decrease in total body water without difficulty or adverse health effects . A five to eight percent decrease can cause fatigue and dizziness . Loss of over ten percent of total body water can cause physical and mental deterioration , accompanied by severe thirst . Death occurs at a loss of between fifteen and twenty-five percent of the body water . Mild dehydration is characterized by thirst and general discomfort and is usually resolved with oral rehydration .

On February 26 , 1973 , a private Learjet 24 crashed shortly after take-off from DeKalb -- Peachtree Airport in Chamblee , Georgia , United States . The aircraft , registration N454RN , owned by a private corporation , struck birds shortly after lifting off . Air traffic control advised the flight crew of smoke trailing from their left engine ; the crew said they would not be able to return to the airport . The aircraft impacted the roof of an apartment building and came to rest in a ravine . All five passengers and two crew members aboard the aircraft were killed ; a person in the apartment building suffered severe burns .   A subsequent investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB ) confirmed the aircraft had impacted birds during take-off . Due to loss of power in the left engine , the flight crew were unable to control their aircraft before it struck the roof of the apartment building . The investigation further determined the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) and officials at DeKalb -- Peachtree Airport were aware of the danger of birds at the airport after a landfill site had opened in the vicinity of the airport ten years before the accident .

Delta commonly refers to :   Delta ( letter ) ( Δ or δ ) , a letter of the Greek alphabet  D ( letter ) , called `` Delta '' in the NATO phonetic alphabet  Delta Air Lines , an American airline  Delta Connection , a regional airline brand name for Delta Air Lines  Delta Express , a former no-frills brand owned and operated by Delta Air Lines from 1996 to 2003  Delta Shuttle , the brand name for Delta Air Lines ' hourly air shuttle services  River delta , a landform at the mouth of a river   Delta or deltas may also refer to :

Radio is the technology of using radio waves to carry information , such as sound , by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves transmitted through space , such as their amplitude , frequency , phase , or pulse width . When radio waves strike an electrical conductor , the oscillating fields induce an alternating current in the conductor . The information in the waves can be extracted and transformed back into its original form .   Radio systems need a transmitter to modulate ( change ) some property of the energy produced to impress a signal on it , for example using amplitude modulation or angle modulation ( which can be frequency modulation or phase modulation ) . Radio systems also need an antenna to convert electric currents into radio waves , and radio waves into an electric current . An antenna can be used for both transmitting and receiving . The electrical resonance of tuned circuits in radios allow individual stations to be selected . The electromagnetic wave is intercepted by a tuned receiving antenna . A radio receiver receives its input from an antenna and converts it into a form that is usable for the consumer , such as sound , pictures , digital data , measurement values , navigational positions , etc. . Radio frequencies occupy the range from a 3 kHz to 300 GHz , although commercially important uses of radio use only a small part of this spectrum .   A radio communication system sends signals by radio . The radio equipment involved in communication systems includes a transmitter and a receiver , each having an antenna and appropriate terminal equipment such as a microphone at the transmitter and a loudspeaker at the receiver in the case of a voice-communication system .

L-3 Flight International Aviation is an airline based in Newport News , Virginia , USA . It is a Part 135 carrier operating contact charters for US government agencies and foreign governments . Its main base is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport .

LZ 10 Schwaben was a German rigid airship built by Luftschiffbau Zeppelin in 1911 and operated by DELAG ( Deutsche Luftschiffahrts-Aktiengesellschaft ) for passenger service . It is regarded as the first commercially successful passenger-carrying aircraft .

The respiratory system ( called also respiratory apparatus , ventilatory system ) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism . The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment .   In air-breathing vertebrates like human beings , respiration takes place in the respiratory organs called lungs . The passage of air into the lungs to supply the body with oxygen is known as inhalation , and the passage of air out of the lungs to expel carbon dioxide is known as exhalation ; this process is collectively called breathing or ventilation . In humans and other mammals , the anatomical features of the respiratory system include trachea , bronchi , bronchioles , lungs , and diaphragm . Molecules of oxygen and carbon dioxide are passively exchanged , by diffusion , between the gaseous external environment and the blood . This exchange process occurs in the alveoli ( air sacs ) in the lungs .   In fish and many invertebrates , respiration takes place through the gills . Other animals , such as insects , have respiratory systems with very simple anatomical features , and in amphibians even the skin plays a vital role in gas exchange . Plants also have respiratory systems but the directionality of gas exchange can be opposite to that in animals . The respiratory system in plants also includes anatomical features such as holes on the undersides of leaves known as stomata .