{"id":383620,"date":"2021-12-20T14:19:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/"},"modified":"2021-12-20T14:19:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T11:19:11","slug":"a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/","title":{"rendered":"#A low-carbon future can move net-zero aviation beyond a flight of fantasy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e2149b4529\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3e2149b4529\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/#Build_back_better\" >Build back better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/#Nations_soaring_ahead\" >Nations soaring ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/#Building_tomorrows_aircraft\" >Building tomorrow\u2019s aircraft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-low-carbon-future-can-move-net-zero-aviation-beyond-a-flight-of-fantasy\/#Overcoming_turbulence\" >Overcoming turbulence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#A low-carbon future can move net-zero aviation beyond a flight of fantasy<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>As international air <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically \u2013 and with it, scrutiny of the industry\u2019s environmental credentials.<\/p>\n<p>Aviation emissions have almost<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2253626-aviations-contribution-to-global-warming-has-doubled-since-2000\/\">doubled since 2000<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and in 2018 reached<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/co2-emissions-from-aviation\">one billion tonnes<\/a>. Climate Action Tracker rates the industry\u2019s climate performance as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/climateactiontracker.org\/sectors\/aviation\/\">critically insufficient<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/ls0o33cgd0?videoFoam=true&amp;autoPlay=true\" title=\"\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As the climate change threat rapidly worsens, can aviation make the transition to a low-carbon future \u2013 and perhaps even reach net-zero emissions? The significant technological and energy disruption on the horizon for the industry suggests such a future is possible.<\/p>\n<p>But significant challenges remain. Achieving a net-zero aviation sector will require a huge collaborative effort from industry and government \u2013 and consumers can also play their part.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_back_better\"><\/span>Build back better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The aviation sector\u2019s progress in cutting emissions has been dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing to date. For example, in February last year,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/major-airlines-say-theyre-acting-on-climate-change-our-research-reveals-how-little-theyve-achieved-127800\">research<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>on the world\u2019s largest 58 airlines found even the best-performing ones were not doing anywhere near enough to cut emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, at the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, the industry merely reasserted a commitment to a plan known as the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icao.int\/environmental-protection\/CORSIA\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme relies on carbon offsetting, which essentially pays another actor to reduce emissions on its behalf at the lowest cost, and doesn\u2019t lead to absolute emissions reduction in aviation. The scheme also encourages alternative cleaner fuels, but the level of emissions reduction between fuels varies considerably.<\/p>\n<p>Governments have <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly failed to provide strong leadership to help the aviation sector to reduce emissions. This in part is because pollution from international aviation is not counted in the emissions ledger of any country, leaving little incentive for governments to act. Aviation is also a complex policy space to navigate, involving multiple actors around the world. However, COVID-19 has significantly jolted the aviation and travel sector, presenting an opportunity to build back better \u2013 and differently.<\/p>\n<p>Griffith University recently held a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/institute-tourism\/our-research\/rethinking-aviation\/aviation-reimagined-2021?fbclid=IwAR3Hd8xLJkEWMaHae8sho1MiSfV6TzbPbf30vo2fbJ0CHMg-xdvywNCmZbU\">webinar series<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>on decarbonizing aviation, involving industry, academic, and government experts. The sessions explored the most promising policy and practical developments for net-zero aviation, as well as the most significant hurdles.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \"><figcaption>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376504 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F20%2Fheres-what-will-make-net-zero-aviation-more-than-a-flight-of-fancy-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: COVID-19 has significantly jolted the aviation sector. Steven Senne\/AP\" data-title=\"Share COVID-19 has significantly jolted the aviation sector. Steven Senne\/AP on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share COVID-19 has significantly jolted the aviation sector. Steven Senne\/AP on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>COVID-19 has significantly jolted the aviation sector. Steven Senne\/AP<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376504\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-25-1rc1cnc-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nations_soaring_ahead\"><\/span>Nations soaring ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry. For example, as a result of<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.government.se\/495f60\/contentassets\/883ae8e123bc4e42aa8d59296ebe0478\/the-swedish-climate-policy-framework.pdf\">government policy<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to make Sweden climate-neutral by 2045, the Swedish aviation industry developed a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fossilfrittsverige.se\/en\/roadmap\/the-aviation-industry\/#:%7E:text=The%20strategic%20objective%20for%202030,line%20with%20the%20Government%27s%20goals\">roadmap<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for fossil-free domestic flights by 2030, and for all flights originating from Sweden to be fossil-free by 2045.<\/p>\n<p>Achieving fossil-free flights requires replacing jet fuel with alternatives such as sustainable fuels or electric and hydrogen propulsion.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union plans to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/commission\/presscorner\/detail\/en\/qanda_21_3662\">end current tax exemptions<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for jet fuel and introduce measures to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocontrol.int\/article\/eus-fit-55-package-what-does-it-mean-aviation\">accelerate<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>the uptake of sustainable fuels.<\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom is finalizing its strategy for<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/achieving-net-zero-aviation-by-2050\">net-zero aviation<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>by 2050 and a public body known as UK Research and Innovation is<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/our-work\/our-main-funds\/industrial-strategy-challenge-fund\/future-of-mobility\/future-flight-challenge\/\">supporting<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>the development of new aviation technologies, including hybrid-electric regional aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Australia lacks a strategic framework or emissions reduction targets to help transition the aviation industry. The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/infrastructure-transport-vehicles\/aviation\/emerging-aviation-technologies\/drones\/eatp\">Emerging Aviation Technology Program<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>seeks to reduce carbon emissions, among other goals. However, it appears to have a strong focus on freight-carrying drones and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenbiz.com\/article\/7-urban-air-mobility-companies-watch\">urban air vehicles<\/a>, rather than fixed-wing aircraft.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \">\n<p><figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376506 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-481x270.jpeg 481w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-796x447.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F20%2Fheres-what-will-make-net-zero-aviation-more-than-a-flight-of-fancy-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry. Zhao Xiaojun\/AP\" data-title=\"Share Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry. Zhao Xiaojun\/AP on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry. Zhao Xiaojun\/AP on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry. Zhao Xiaojun\/AP<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376506\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-280x157.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-240x135.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-481x270.jpeg 481w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-13-lsswi6-796x447.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure><figcaption\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_tomorrows_aircraft\"><\/span>Building tomorrow\u2019s aircraft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Low-emissions aircraft <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> has developed substantially in the last five years. Advancements include electric and hybrid aircraft (powered by hydrogen or a battery) \u2013 such as that being developed by<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airbus.com\/en\/innovation\/zero-emission\/hydrogen\/zeroe\">Airbus<\/a>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rolls-royce.com\/innovation\/accel.aspx\">Rolls Royce<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeroavia.com\/\">Zero Avia<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 as well as<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/boeing.mediaroom.com\/2021-07-14-Boeing-and-SkyNRG-Partner-to-Scale-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuels-Globally\">sustainable aviation fuels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these technologies can reduce carbon emissions, but only battery and hydrogen-electric options significantly reduce non-CO\u2082 climate impacts such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx), soot particles, oxidized sulphur species, and water vapor.<\/p>\n<p>For electric aircraft to be net-zero emissions, they must be powered by renewable energy sources. As well as being better for the planet, electric and hydrogen aircraft are likely to have<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeroavia.com\/\">lower<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>energy and maintenance<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/electric-aviation-could-be-closer-than-you-think\/\">costs<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>than conventional aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>This decade, we expect a rapid emergence of electric and hybrid aircraft for short-haul, commuter, air taxi, helicopter, and general flights. Increased use of sustainable aviation fuel is also likely.<\/p>\n<p>Although electric planes are flying, commercial operations are not expected until at least 2023 as the aircraft must undergo rigorous testing, safety, and certification.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \"><figcaption>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376505 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2021%2F12%2F20%2Fheres-what-will-make-net-zero-aviation-more-than-a-flight-of-fancy-syndication%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry.\u00a0Zhao Xiaojun\/AP\" data-title=\"Share Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry.\u00a0Zhao Xiaojun\/AP on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry.\u00a0Zhao Xiaojun\/AP on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Some governments are leading the way in driving change in the aviation industry.\u00a0Zhao Xiaojun\/AP<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1376505\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/12\/file-20211214-23-1clsep1-796x531.jpeg 796w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overcoming_turbulence\"><\/span>Overcoming turbulence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite real efforts by some industry leaders and governments towards making aviation a net-zero industry, significant strategic and practical challenges remain. Conversion to the commercial mainstream is not happening quickly enough.<\/p>\n<p>To help decarbonize aviation in Australia, industry and government should develop a clear strategy for emissions reduction with interim targets for 2030 and 2040. This would keep the industry competitive and on track for net-zero emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic attention and action is also needed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>advance aircraft and fuel innovation and development<\/li>\n<li>update regulatory and certification processes for new types of aircraft<\/li>\n<li>enhance production and deployment of new aviation fuels and technologies<\/li>\n<li>reduce fuel demand through efficiencies in route and air traffic management<\/li>\n<li>create \u201cgreener\u201d airport operations and infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>build capability with pilots and aerospace engineers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The emissions created by flights and itineraries can<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theicct.org\/sites\/default\/files\/publications\/variation-aviation-emissions-itinerary-jul2021-1.pdf\">vary substantially<\/a>. Consumers can do their part by opting for the lowest-impact option, and offsetting the emissions their flight creates via a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/flying-home-for-christmas-carbon-offsets-are-important-but-they-wont-fix-plane-pollution-89148\">credible program<\/a>. Consumers can also choose to fly only with airlines and operators that have committed to net-zero emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Net-zero aviation need not remain a flight of fantasy, but to make it a reality, emissions reduction must be at the heart of aviation\u2019s pandemic bounce-back.<\/p>\n<p><em>Article by <\/em><em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/profiles\/emma-rachel-whittlesea-1280917\"><span class=\"fn author-name\" itemprop=\"name\">Emma Rachel Whittlesea<\/span><\/a>, Senior Research Fellow, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/\">Griffith University<\/a>,\u00a0 and <\/em><em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/profiles\/tim-ryley-1253269\"><span class=\"fn author-name\" itemprop=\"name\">Tim Ryley<\/span><\/a>, Professor and Head of Griffith Aviation, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/\">Griffith University<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is republished from\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/\">The Conversation<\/a>\u00a0under a Creative Commons license. 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