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Industry Must Balance Efficiency Gains With Rising Emissions
New research from IBA forecasts that despite a 20% reduction in fleet emissions intensity between 2025 and 2050, gross aviation CO₂ emissions are expected to rise by 87% due to a 134% increase in passenger traffic. This growth poses a challenge for the aviation industry’s sustainability efforts, as efficiency gains may not be enough to offset the rise in emissions. The industry must consider alternative fuels, new propulsion technologies, and contrail avoidance to meet its climate targets, as reported by Dirk Singer on LinkedIn.