The European Commission's warning that aviation emissions could triple by 2050 has ignited a global drive for sustainable solutions, reports Lahore's Pakistan Today.
But a green revolution in Pakistan's aviation industry is a gigantic challenge. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is two to three times more expensive than the traditional jet fuels.
However, keeping in view the economic and technological constraints, the question is whether Pakistan's aviation industry can embrace the green revolution.
SAFs represent a significant advancement in the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. Unlike conventional fuels, SAFs are produced from renewable feedstocks such as agricultural wastes, municipal solid waste, and energy crops.
The lifecycle emissions of SAFs can be up to 80 per cent lower than fossil fuels, making them a game-changer for the aviation industry.
This cost difference, accompanied by limited production capacity has regressed the global uptake of SAFs. In 2023, SAFs accounted for just three per cent of total aviation fuel consumption, a far cry from the levels needed to meet the industry's decarbonisation goals.
For a greener aviation future, Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) is making significant strides by collaborating with the UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), establishing National Environmental Quality Standards, and emphasising environmentally sustainable airports.
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But a green revolution in Pakistan's aviation industry is a gigantic challenge. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is two to three times more expensive than the traditional jet fuels.
However, keeping in view the economic and technological constraints, the question is whether Pakistan's aviation industry can embrace the green revolution.
SAFs represent a significant advancement in the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. Unlike conventional fuels, SAFs are produced from renewable feedstocks such as agricultural wastes, municipal solid waste, and energy crops.
The lifecycle emissions of SAFs can be up to 80 per cent lower than fossil fuels, making them a game-changer for the aviation industry.
This cost difference, accompanied by limited production capacity has regressed the global uptake of SAFs. In 2023, SAFs accounted for just three per cent of total aviation fuel consumption, a far cry from the levels needed to meet the industry's decarbonisation goals.
For a greener aviation future, Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) is making significant strides by collaborating with the UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), establishing National Environmental Quality Standards, and emphasising environmentally sustainable airports.
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