The aviation industry contributes approximately two to three percent of all global CO2 emissions, but with a steady increase in passenger demand, this could increase by 25 to 30 percent by 2050 if not addressed. take action, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. entitled ‘Sustainable Technologies in Aviation’, which raises the urgency for manufacturers, airlines and airport operators to undertake sustainability initiatives
As the aerospace and defense industries continue on their respective paths towards net zero, this year’s Dubai Airshow will be the ultimate platform for players from all these industries to converge and showcase the latest solutions that will help advance these crucial economic sectors towards a sustainable future.
The aviation industry contributes approximately two to three percent of all global CO2 emissions, but with a steady increase in passenger demand, this could increase by 25 to 30 percent by 2050 if not addressed. take action, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. entitled ‘Sustainable Technologies in Aviation’, which raises the urgency for manufacturers, airlines and airport operators to undertake sustainability initiatives.
In addition, global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity must exceed 30 billion liters by 2030 and 450 billion liters by 2050 for airlines to achieve net-zero emissions targets. In 2020, SAF production was just 450 million litres, according to IATA, less than 0.05% of global jet fuel demand.
Meanwhile, various initiatives are taking place in the Middle East region. Recently, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development and growth of the global SAF market. The agreement will also allow the entities to collaborate on green hydrogen and direct air capture technologies. Qatar Airways signed an agreement with Shell to source 3,000 metric tons of pure SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, making it the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to procure a large quantity of SAF in Europe, beyond mandates SAF government
Globally, Shell Aviation has signed several other agreements to supply airlines, including JetBlue and Japan Airlines (JAL), SAF, and Air bp, the specialized aviation division of multinational oil and gas multinational BP, has announced the first sale of of SAF from its Castellón Refinery in Spain, marking another milestone in their work to make SAF more widely available.
Earlier this year, Emirates successfully completed a 100% SAF powered demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, as part of its plans to help the global aviation industry meet carbon emissions targets. The airline has also earmarked $200 million to fund research and development on advanced fuel technologies that can reduce the environmental impact of commercial aviation.
Mikail Houari, Airbus President, Africa and Middle East, commented: “At Airbus, we continue to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to leading the way towards decarbonisation in the aerospace industry through our pioneering role in developing disruptive technologies. Whether through hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft or other sustainable solutions when it comes to engines and fuels, our goals are a testament to the potential to revolutionize the way we fly. We tirelessly pursue the ambition to build a more sustainable future for aviation as we seek to have our commercial fleet capable of flying 100% SAF by 2030.”
Separately, Honeywell has launched a new technology called UOP eFining™ that produces low-carbon aviation fuel from industry-captured green hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
Mohammed Mohaisen, President and CEO of Honeywell Middle East and North Africa, commented; “Sustainable aviation fuel represents an opportunity that is already available to drive sustainable growth in the aviation industry, but is still barely being tapped. Technologies that can harness abundant CO2 to produce SAF are transformational in terms of how we power aircraft and will play an important role in decarbonizing the industry in the long term. That’s why we recently added UOP eFining™ to our existing Jet Fuel Ethanol and Ecofining portfolio, offering customers multiple avenues for SAF production through proven technology and helping them meet the rapidly growing demand for renewable fuels. currently”.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President, Boeing Middle East, Turkey and Africa, commented: “Boeing is very proud to once again participate in the Dubai Airshow and we are especially pleased to be the sponsor of the Aerospace 2050 conference. The aviation industry is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and Boeing is actively developing aircraft and technologies that will enable our customer airlines to achieve these goals. We look forward to sharing our experience and interacting with our industry peers and partners at Dubai Airshow 2023.”
The sustainability conference, with sponsors including Air BP, Shell Aviation and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), will focus on key issues for 2023, including hydrogen-powered aviation, SAF, COP28 predictions, efficient engines , transmission and hybrid operations. and electric planes. It will also address how best to prepare for the carbon-neutral passengers of the future and creating a low-carbon aviation energy hub through global leadership.
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