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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.


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    AIAA Aircraft Operations Technical Committee Position Paper: Aircraft Operations for Enhanced Fuel Efficiency

    Istock 1149089169There is a constant desire to improve aviation fuel efficiency to reduce direct operating costs and emissions for aircraft. This document details current best practices for efficient aircraft operations, and discusses some new challenges and opportunities associated with the evolving aviation system.

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    2024 AIAA Sustainable Aviation Workshop Outcomes

    2024 Aiaa Sustainable Aviation Workshop Outcomes CoverThe 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.

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    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.

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  • 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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Featured Resources

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).