T-1A3 - Aviation
This subsector focuses on air travel, including domestic and international flights that transport people across various distances. This subsector is a critical component of global connectivity but also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
To mitigate its environmental impact, the table below examines four Transition Elements: the adoption of biofuels as a sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuel, the development of more efficient passenger airplanes to reduce fuel consumption, the exploration of electric passenger airplanes for short-haul flights, and promoting a shift from air travel to rail transport where feasible. These strategies collectively aim to reduce the carbon footprint of passenger aviation and contribute to the sector's sustainability.
For a summary of the IPCC Mitigation Options see M-1B - Aviation.
| | Index | Transition Element | IPCC Mitigation Option |
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T-1A3-1 | Biofuel air transport | M-1B-2 - Alternative Fuels for Aircraft |
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T-1A3-2 | More efficient passenger airplanes | M-1B-1 - Increased Aircraft Efficiency |
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T-1A3-3 | Shift to electric air passenger transport | M-1B-2 - Alternative Fuels for Aircraft |
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T-1A3-4 | Shift from air travel to railway | M-1B-3 - Modal Shift from Aircraft to Train |