Greening Aviation: Reducing Emissions Along The Aircraft Value Chain
Author: Jean-Louis Rassineux
The global air transport industry has been ahead of the decarbonization curve for several years, committing to halve its CO2 emissions by 2050. This ambition is in line with the Paris Agreement objectives, with the industry even seeking to reach total carbon-neutrality for intra-European flights by the same year. But to achieve these goals, a holistic approach must be adopted by the industry. This means an approach that encompasses the entirety of the aviation value chain and ecosystem, reaching beyond aircraft operations and production alone. Achieving substantial results will require well-coordinated collaboration that involves not only aircraft manufacturers, airlines, MRO players, and airports but also power and gas utilities, public authorities, and even ground mobility operators. Only by engaging the entirety of the ecosystem can decarbonization goals be met within the industry.