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Sustainable Aviation: A Path Towards the Future

by Gyanvitaranam

    Aviation needs to be sustainable so the environment can be protected, the economy can grow and people can continue to connect in person quickly across long distances thanks to the marvel of air travel.

    With today’s aircraft fleet and operational efficiency, the estimated worldwide air traffic in 2050 would require more than 620 megatons of fuel and generate close to 2,000 megatons of carbon dioxide emissions.

   Now what if we could support the same level of demand while reducing net carbon emissions to zero by 2050?

Ways to make aviation sustainable

1.Efficient and sustainable aircraft technology

   Needing less energy to fly means either using less fuel or, for electric aircraft, less power that must be sourced elsewhere. This means lower lifecycle emissions for the entire time an aircraft is in use. Latest generation aircraft from Airbus Airbus is promoting the use of the....

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