1. Before you fly
By packing lightly and responsibly passengers can save on emissions. An aircraft can save up to 34,000 tons of fuel per year for each kilogram less in weight per seat – this is equivalent to over 100 tons of CO2 emissions.
2. At the airport
Many airports have advanced conservation programs across a range of areas including water treatment and conservation, energy efficiency and wild life protection.
3. Take off
New aircraft are 20% more fuel efficient than 10 years ago. Airlines are aiming for a further 25% fuel efficiency improvement by 2020. Manufacturers have developed lighter materials, more aerodynamics designs and better engines so that the aircrafts they make are more efficient, reducing fuel burns and thus emissions.
4. In the air
The use of winglets on some aircrafts allows fuel efficiency improvements of up to 5%, equivalent to 350,000 litres jet fuel or 900 tons CO2 per year per aircraft.
5. Landing and arrival
Technological improvements have made it easier to land aircraft in poor weather conditions and have also improved tracking of aircrafts across oceans and around the airport, creating greater efficiencies.
About ATAG
ATAG is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is the only global association that represents all sectors of the air transport industry. Its mission is to promote aviation’s sustainable growth for the benefit of global society.
ATAG’s members include airports, airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, air navigation service providers, airline pilot and air traffic controller unions, chambers of commerce, tourism and trade partners, ground transportation and communications providers.
1. Before you fly
By packing lightly and responsibly passengers can save on emissions. An aircraft can save up to 34,000 tons of fuel per year for each kilogram less in weight per seat – this is equivalent to over 100 tons of CO2 emissions.
2. At the airport
Many airports have advanced conservation programs across a range of areas including water treatment and conservation, energy efficiency and wild life protection.
3. Take off
New aircraft are 20% more fuel efficient than 10 years ago. Airlines are aiming for a further 25% fuel efficiency improvement by 2020. Manufacturers have developed lighter materials, more aerodynamics designs and better engines so that the aircrafts they make are more efficient, reducing fuel burns and thus emissions.
4. In the air
The use of winglets on some aircrafts allows fuel efficiency improvements of up to 5%, equivalent to 350,000 litres jet fuel or 900 tons CO2 per year per aircraft.
5. Landing and arrival
Technological improvements have made it easier to land aircraft in poor weather conditions and have also improved tracking of aircrafts across oceans and around the airport, creating greater efficiencies.
About ATAG
ATAG is based in Geneva, Switzerland, and is the only global association that represents all sectors of the air transport industry. Its mission is to promote aviation’s sustainable growth for the benefit of global society.
ATAG’s members include airports, airlines, airframe and engine manufacturers, air navigation service providers, airline pilot and air traffic controller unions, chambers of commerce, tourism and trade partners, ground transportation and communications providers.
This post is tagged Aircrafts, ATAG, Flight Path, Les fuel burns, Reduce CO2 emissions, Winglets
