Originally Posted by 13901

Let’s talk about noise for instance. The rules are set by ICAO, with the latest noise certification standard being introduced in 2018, and new rules are to be expected in 2027 and 2037. A 777 certified in the 1990s is compliant with the Chapter 4 rules of 2006, and the Chapter 14 “base” standard of 2014. It won’t, I think, be able to comply with rules in ‘27 or ‘37.

I seriously doubt that anyone could say that BA (well IAG really) has the capability to influence ICAO, considering the track record of the group in getting APD reconsidered, security-free transfers, help during Covid or even a scintilla of support on the introduction of SAF.