A new study suggests that improvements to aviation’s IT systems can reduce CO2 emissions
The research published by Amadeus and Accenture in a report titled “The Power of Digital: IT solutions and their role in aviation’s path to net zero” estimates that modern IT solutions reduced CO2 emissions by 50,000 metric tons in 2023. The report evaluates the impact potential of IT solutions currently available to support airlines and airports as they navigate their path to reducing the carbon emissions of the aviation industry.
Technology solutions such as data dashboards, forecasting models, and management tools can help improve insights and decision-making across organizations, from front-line to senior leaders. These tools help airlines, airports, and service providers make significant operational and profitability improvements.
When extrapolating these findings to all airports and airlines, these IT solutions could save 5.7 million metric tons per year, 0.6% of global aviation emissions in 2023. The report identifies several other ways the sector can decarbonise, including fleet renewal, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), new aircraft technologies, and operational efficiency improvements…
