Aviation industry fueling the future with sustainability

According to industry experts, the air cargo sector will have an increased capacity in 2023 with the recovery of the belly space of passenger flights resulting in increased fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

Given the shorter runway required to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as per the Accenture report, the aviation sector will need to address carbon emissions on numerous fronts if it is to meet its ambitious target. It will need a mix of corporate and government activities, ecosystem plays, energy supply adjustments, and new technology.

“We acknowledge that it will be a tremendous challenge, but we are convinced that by collaborating with the entire ecosystem and investing our energy into sustainability initiatives, and embracing emerging technologies net Zero 2050 is achievable through a combination of measures,” Michiel Potjer, Sustainability Lead, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo.

“Emirates Delivers enables customers to store purchases for up to 30 days and then consolidate them into one package, which not only saves on shipping costs but also streamlines into one delivery,” Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo.

“Our pilots from flight operations make a valuable contribution to CO2 reduction by shutting down one of the B777's two engines after landing. With one engine we taxi more sustainably because per minute of taxiing time, we consume about 23 liters of less fuel and release about 55kg less CO2," said Brian Kowalke, Environmental Manager, Lufthansa Cargo AG.

The goal of generating net-zero emissions in the aviation sector by 2050 is ambitious but critical. Technological innovations, sustainable aviation fuels, simplified operations, offsetting methods, supportive policies, and altering customer preferences offer opportunities for the sector to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

However, significant challenges remain, such as the scalability of sustainable technology, infrastructure requirements, and the need for international cooperation. With industry and government support, adopting these best practices can reduce logistics operations' carbon footprint while enhancing overall efficiency and profitability.

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