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GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

New technology aircraft and jet fuel made from waste: the global air transport

industry has outlined how to meet its new long-term climate goal during

Transport Day events at the UN COP26 in Glasgow. This confirms the commitment

of the world's airlines, airports, air traffic management and the makers of

aircraft and engines [ http://www.aviationbenefits.org/FlyNetZero ] to net-zero

carbon emissions by 2050, in support of the Paris Agreement. Aviation is one of

the only sectors to have made such a global commitment.

Analysis detailed in the Waypoint 2050 [ http://www.aviationbenefits.org/W2050

]report outlines credible paths for the air transport sector to reach net-zero

carbon. The industry says a mix of new technology including potentially

shifting to electricity and hydrogen for some shorter services; improvements in

operations and infrastructure; and a transition to sustainable aviation fuel by

mid-century would provide a majority of the carbon reductions. Remaining

emissions could be captured using carbon removals measures.

Speaking at a COP26 event with the UK Government today, Haldane Dodd, Acting

Executive Director of the Air Transport Action Group said: "Aviation has

increased its ambition in line with the need for all sectors of the economy to

pursue rigorous climate action. Despite having endured the greatest crisis in

aviation history, this net-zero 2050 goal shows that our sector has placed

climate action as one of its highest priorities."

A complete shift away from fossil fuels for air transport around mid-century

would be possible, with sustainable aviation fuels made from waste resources

and rotational cover crops gradually transitioning towards fuels generated from

low-carbon electricity. Importantly, the shift to sustainable fuels will enable

green energy industry opportunities in nearly every country, sustaining up to

14 million jobs worldwide.

"Our analysis shows several scenarios, with new technology options such as

electric and hydrogen aircraft for the short-haul fleet, to a complete shift to

sustainable aviation fuel for medium- and long-haul operations. We have

identified the building blocks needed and the scale of the challenge is

substantial, but with supportive government policy and the backing of the

energy sector, it can be done."

"National government policy measures focused on innovation and energy

transition are vital. We also urge the member states of the International Civil

Aviation Organization (ICAO) to support adoption of a long-term climate goal at

the 41st ICAO Assembly in 2022, in line with industry commitments."

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Source: Air Transport Action Group