Efficient Aviation
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Project Drawdown's Efficient Aviation solution focuses on using advanced aircraft technologies to reduce fuel consumption in single-aisle and twin-aisle aircraft, impacting both passenger and air freight flights. In 2018, aviation accounted for about 2.6% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Improving fuel efficiency per passenger-kilometer is crucial as air travel grows. The study examines current, impactful technologies while excluding experimental ones like aviation biofuels. Although freight-only aircraft efficiency is not analyzed, the study considers the impact of passenger aircraft on air freight, as about 52% of air freight is carried in passenger aircraft. Future advancements in airplane design and sustainable fuels may further reduce emissions from air travel.
Impact:
This analysis focuses on adoption of the latest and most fuel-efficient aircraft; retrofitting existing aircraft with winglets, newer engines, and lighter interiors; and retiring older aircraft early. Over 30 years, and for a net first cost of US$3.47-3.79 trillion, we could avoid 5.29-5.82 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and save $1.59-2.24 trillion in lifetime jet-fuel and operating costs. Other efficiency measures could further reduce emissions and increase savings as over 80 percent of aircraft are converted.
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