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investigates and implements methods to
eliminate unnecessary fuel use and emis-
sions wherever possible.
“One significant initiative includes the
launch of ‘flex tracks’ or flexible routings,
which partners us with air navigation ser-
vice providers to create the most efficient
flight plan for each flight, taking advantage
of natural tailwinds, while avoiding head-
winds and weather systems. We have also
installed a robust fuel monitoring system
that uses advanced data analytics to opti-
mise the uplifting of fuel and potable water
and to load aircraft at the optimal centre of
gravity. Beyond corporate, Emirates pilots
are empowered with the latest technology
tools to review their flight performance,
improving their awareness of how the flying
techniques impact fuel consumption and
carbon emissions,” said Sultan.
enables progress in this direction in the
Technology Innovations future,” said Kowalke.
Lufthansa Cargo plays a role in the imple- Digitisation is a key aspect of Emir-
mentation of the EU regulation ReFuelEU. ates' sustainability strategy, with AI-based
In the new ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, capabilities allowing Emirates SkyCargo to
the EU Commission has defined a binding respond to market dynamics and nuances
quota of renewable fuels for aviation. By depending on factors such as demand and
2025, for example, at least two percent and route planning in real-time.
by 2030 at least five percent of SAF must “In 2022, Emirates SkyCargo upgraded
be blended. Compared to fossil fuels, SAF its digital customer journey through a
reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80 percent. partnership with WebCargo, which offers
Lufthansa Cargo invests not only in forwarders real-time rates, capacity, and
renewable fuels but also in the constant Our pilots from instant eBookings on Emirates flights. This
modernisation of its fleet, operating the most flight operations make serves to improve the customer experience
fuel-efficient cargo aircraft on the market. but also has the added benefit of reducing
To further increase the fleet's fuel efficiency, a valuable contribution paper waste. However, while we are explor-
the company relies on innovative technol- to CO2 reduction by ing ways to incorporate more automation
ogy such as AeroSHARK, a unique surface and technology into the back-end, logistics
layer that minimises frictional resistance on shutting down one of side of its operation, Emirates SkyCargo will
the aircraft. When applied to the whole 777 never remove the human touch from our
fleets of Lufthansa Cargo, this alone may save the B777's two engines operations which is one of Emirates’ key
roughly 13,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and after landing. With one differentiators,” said Sultan.
over 4,000 tonnes of kerosene each year.
“Any technological innovation helps to engine we taxi more eCommerce Growth Impacts
minimise supply chain disruptions. Such Sustainability
disruptions usually cost time, money and sustainably because The rise of eCommerce has had a huge
in case freight is not available at the airport, per minute of taxiing influence on aviation sustainability, both
worst case a position leaves unfilled, which positively and negatively. While eCommerce
makes a flight less fuel efficient. Anticipat- time, we consume has provided convenience and economic
ing delays through the application of IoT benefits, it has also boosted air freight
helps manage such disruptions and react to about 23 liters of less traffic, which has concerns about GHG emis-
the incident before it happens. In general, fuel and release about sions and long-term sustainability.
it could be said that technology can be “Identifying an opportunity, we
helpful in increasing trust where it is low 55kg less CO2”. launched Emirates Delivers in 2019. An
- to strengthen transparency. In our view, end-to-end solution that connects UAE-
there is no immediate/direct advantage for Brian Kowalke based consumers with eCommerce retail-
sustainability - unless a specific application Lufthansa Cargo AG ers in the US and the UK that do not offer
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