Azul’s ‘Optimized’ Routes Cut CO2 by 471 Tonnes per Month
Brazil’s Azul will reduce carbon emissions by 471 tonnes per month with optimized routes approved by airspace control department DECEA, the airline has announced. Azul flies to the most destinations of any Brazilian airline and ranks as the fastest-growing, with an increase in revenue passenger kilometers in November by 30.6 percent over the prior year. […]
Carbon Emissions Per Passenger Decrease More Than 50% Since 1990
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990. Much of the improvement has occurred because the industry has achieved an annual fuel efficiency improvement of 2.3% over the period since 2009, some 0.8 percentage points ahead of target. This progress is […]
Qantas aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Qantas Group has said it will aim to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry. With actions starting from today, the national carrier will double the number of flights being offset and cap net emissions from next year onwards. The […]
British Airways outlines steps to zero-carbon future
British Airways has outlined an ambitious strategy to minimise its carbon emissions, amid a flurry of industry concern that climate change will encourage passengers to reduce the amount they fly. «The responsibility was have is to fly sustainably,» BA chief executive Alex Cruz told the Airlines 2050 event in London today. «This is one of […]
Air Traffic Control Inefficiencies Mean Summer of Wasted Emissions and Delays: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to make urgent improvements to European air traffic management. The priority should be to cut carbon emissions and address the unnecessary costs and flight delays suffered by passengers from inefficient airspace routes and bottlenecks. According to Eurocontrol, in June […]
IATA Statement – On French Eco Aviation Tax
This tax is misguided. Since 1990, airlines have reduced carbon emissions per passenger 50%, and from 2020 will be paying to offset all the growth in emissions. A tax will not help the industry to invest in cleaner fuels and technology. It will also damage EUR 100 billion that aviation generates for the French economy, […]
The airline that eliminated 195,000 tonnes of Carbon Emissions
Etihad Airways successfully eliminated around 195,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2017, thanks to a wide range of fuel-saving initiatives across its network. Following a number of improvements aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies, Etihad was able to reduce the amount of fuel consumed by its aircraft by over 62,000 tonnes of fuel. The result […]
