In June 2022, together with other European aviation stakeholders, the European aeronautics industry committed to ensuring that air travel in Europe complies with the continent's 2050 climate goals. The Clean Aviation Program under Horizon Europe, carbon-pricing mechanisms (like EU ETS), and the Innovation Fund are just a few of the specific initiatives the Commission is taking to support this goal.
As a result of commitment, the Commission formally establishes the Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation and appeals to the aviation industry to work together to get ready for the arrival of zero emission aircraft. The Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation seeks to ensure that air travel helps Europe achieve its 2050 climate neutrality goal by preparing the aviation ecosystem for the use of electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft. Representatives from regulators, standardization and certification organizations, passenger and environmental interest groups, airlines, airports, energy providers, and aircraft manufacturers will attend.
In order to achieve net-zero emissions by the mid - century, numerous significant solutions are proposed and put into practice. One of the most influential airlines, Airbus, is regarded as a pioneer in this revolution. Some of its programs could be considered:
(Source: https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/zero-emission/hydrogen/zeroe)
(Source: https://www.airbus.com/en/innovation/zero-emission/hydrogen/zeroe)
(Source: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2022-02-the-zeroe-demonstrator-has-arrived)
(Source: https://www.airbus.com/en/sustainability/environment/climate-change/decarbonisation/sustainable-aviation-fuel)
Furthermore, in order to achieve net zero by 2050, The Commitment mentioned limits on passenger demand that will need to be taken into consideration. Especially in Sweden, where the flygskam (or flight shame) movement has started to change attitudes toward leisure flying, we are starting to observe development in this area (air traffic in Sweden was down by 5 percent and train passengers up by 8 percent the first quarter of this year). It is anticipated that similar changes in the business world, especially in light of the strong support for the net zero commitment from groups like CBI.
The Alliance will eventually fulfill its promise to bring the sector into line with the ambition, goals, and other pertinent policies of the EU on climate change. Since combating climate change requires a global effort, the sector's international component is also a significant factor.
Emissions reduction must be the driving force behind aviation's pandemic comeback if net-zero aviation is to become a reality.