Flying more climate friendly

Sustainability and climate protection are central topics of the international aviation. Consumption reduction has been a top priority for aviation for decades.

The aviation industry has already set binding global emission reduction targets in 2008. Since then, fuel efficiency has increased by at least 1.5% every year. In addition, the aviation industry is aiming for net-zero emissions (FlyNetZero) by 2050.

Enabling green growth in aviation

This goal has been set by the airlines in the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In order to reach these goals, the increasing use of sustainable aviation fuel is essential. In contrast to other modes of transport, new forms of propulsions such as electric or H2 propulsion will only be technically feasible for special, small market segments in aviation in the coming decades. The growth prospects of aviation, despite of new generations of aircrafts with fuel-efficient engines and improvements in the operational processes of airlines, require further comprehensive steps to reduce CO2 emissions.

The use of alternative fuels represents a considerable potential for reducing CO2 emissions in aviation. The development and market introduction of sustainable aviation fuels made from renewable raw materials thus plays a key role. The technical feasibility has been successfully proven in thousands of test flights and in regular service. Sustainable, renewable aviation fuels are already used in daily operations at several commercial airports (e.g., Frankfurt, Los Angeles).

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Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Resources and technologies

Examine available feedstocks and production options for sustainable, renewable aviation fuels.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Quality, Certification and Use

Practical use of sustainable, renewable aviation fuels and challenges of quality and certification.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Sustainability

Considering all three pillars of sustainability – environment, social equity and economy – along the entire value chain

Economy and production

Examination of economic aspects and potential production capacities of sustainable, regenerative aviation fuels in Germany

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Resources and Technologies

Examine available feedstocks and production options for sustainable, renewable aviation fuels.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Quality, Certification and Use

Practical use of sustainable, renewable aviation fuels and challenges of quality and certification.

Flugkraftstoffe aus regenerativen Energien, aviation fuel based on renewable energy

Sustainability

Considering all three pillars of sustainability – environment, social equity and economy – along the entire value chain

Economy and Production

Examination of economic aspects and potential production capacities of sustainable, regenerative aviation fuels in Germany

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