The AIAA Carbon Emission and Sustainability Task Force addresses efforts across AIAA to drive progress toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050. In 2019, commercial aviation produced ~2% of global human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. Many aviation industry stakeholders and AIAA members are taking on generational-scale challenges that require broad collaboration and support. The Institute sees the need and opportunity for the aviation industry to pursue technology development, product and services development, and operational changes to reduce the impact on climate change.
Carbon Emissions and Sustainability Demo
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2024 AIAA Sustainable Aviation Workshop Outcomes
The aviation community has set an ambitious goal to reach net-zero CO2 emissions across the global industry by the year 2050. Achieving this goal will require significant developments in aircraft technologies, power and energy systems, operational strategies, policy and regulation, supply chain and infrastructure, as well as other related areas. Such endeavors will require an unprecedented level of coordination between airports, energy suppliers, aircraft operators, aerospace product suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
Our Role in Assuring a Cleaner, Greener Future
By AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher
The aviation community plays a vital role in addressing the challenges of climate change. While the industry has made progress toward reducing carbon emissions, much work remains.
Carbon Emissions Task Force Report-out
Introduction to Task Force, industry landscape, AIAA position, future vision, and path forward. Learn More >
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Webinar on Electrified Transportation Modes
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AIAA publishes technical papers as well as thought leadership columns on Carbon Emissions and Sustainability. Read these selected recent publications and search for others in Aerospace Research Central (ARC).
Aeronautics in the 21st Century: Safe. Sustainable. Smart
AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher
Tech Briefs
July 2022
Aircraft Emissions: Engine Exhausts
Advanced Aircraft Flight Performance, Chapter 22
15 September 2022
System Analysis and Design Space Exploration of Regional Aircraft with Electrified Powertrains
Journal of Aircraft
1 September 2022
Global Civil Aviation Emissions Estimates for 2017–2020 Using ADS-B Data
Journal of Aircraft Volume 59, Issue 6
1 May 2022
Prescreening of Sustainable Aviation Jet Fuels
Fuel Effects on Operability of Aircraft Gas Turbine Combustors, Chapter XII
13 August 2021
Aircraft- and Fleet-Level Benefits of High Performance Fuels in Aviation
2021 AIAA AVIATION Forum