Chairman of the Board Of Avia Solutions Group Gediminas Ziemelis

Aviation's race towards reducing carbon emissions by up to 85% - Seite 2

Soon, aircraft could be powered entirely on conventional fuel, hydrogen, or a hybrid as these sources have limited or no effect on climate. A commercial flight powered by hydrogen was conducted in 2020 by ZeroAvia. Seoul Incheon Airport in Korea has commissioned hydrogen filling stations, signaling a significant direction towards hydrogen as an alternative power source.

So far, the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are a favorable option for greener flying because of their low carbon intensity. These fuels are regarded as a game-changer as they reduce carbon emissions by 85% compared to regular jet fuel.

In this era of revolutionized aviation practices, Avia group has kept abreast with the global sustainability trends. The group embraces the tenets of environmental sustainability under the company's social responsibility framework by adherence to environmental protection standards. Deliberately, the group has purposed to reduce energy consumption and cut down CO2 footprint through limited travel of its staff. 

Aviation companies are constantly engaging on best industry practices to reduce the presence of plastics in their onboard products with the options of switching to biodegradable sources or promoting recycling facilities.

Imagine using inflight catering utensils made from bamboo products on your next flight? A bamboo bowl or meal tray! Some airlines are already adopting these measures in a bid to manage climate-related risks.

A private flight firm- Vistajet, is using sustainable alternatives for their in-flight products. In their cabin, for example, plastics have been replaced with bamboo and glass products. Effective end of this year, All Nippon Airways announced plans to introduce new meal trays made from biodegradable materials. Furthermore, airports authorities are increasingly banning the use of non-degradable plastics.

In the recent past, contaminants like cleaning compounds on aircraft structural components and airport surfaces have raised concerns. However, industry players are constantly advocating for low-impact detergents and cleaning products.

The global platform has seen the introduction of two schemes. Firstly, the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Secondly, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Both schemes operate by capping the emission levels and trading the allowances, complementing the other three pillars.

Strategies, regulations, and research frameworks to achieve aviation green targets are eminent. The commitment displayed by industry players today is a clear demonstration of a planet-friendly flight into a sustainable and prosperous aviation future. Michael Gill, the IATA Director of Aviation Environment, says, "Safety remains paramount, but sustainability is the metric on which we will be judged for decades to come!"