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A hybrid approach to sustainable aviation

Many nations have now committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. One of the most complex sectors to decarbonise is aviation…

29/05/2024 16:33:43

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Currently, the aerospace sector contributes 3.5 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions. By 2050, it is estimated that, as more and more people from developing nations start to take to the air, passenger numbers are set to increase by 68 percent.

This demand will disproportionately impact the short and medium-range markets, which are typically served by narrow-body aircraft types. Consequently, the effort to make this type of travel as sustainable as possible will have a profound impact on our overall ability to make aviation sustainable.

Propulsion systems, powered by sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), will likely play a big part in the first phase of the industry’s transformation.

Read the full article in DPA's June 2024 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.