Business Aviation Leaders: We’re On Track to Net-Zero Emissions

Progress reported toward 2050 goals across business aviation, but challenges remain.

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 06:34 PM ET

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Leaders across the business aviation industry are aiming for the global fleet to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. NBAA

Key Takeaways:

The business aviation sector has met its past fuel efficiency targets and is progressing towards its 2050 goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50% from 2005 levels, with a new aspirational target of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Achieving these ambitious climate goals relies heavily on continued technological advancements, widespread adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and the strategic use of carbon offsets.
Key challenges to reaching net-zero include the limited availability and production of SAF, and potential disruptions from proposed European tax regimes that could hinder the industry's ability to utilize cleaner fuels.

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Industry leaders trying to cut carbon emissions across the global fleet of business jets and turboprops said Wednesday they had achieved an important milestone and were on track to meet their goals through 2050.

The Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change, a collaboration of organizations representing manufacturers, operators, fuelers, and service providers, credited its success to improvements in alternative fuel, technology, infrastructure and operations, and carbon offsets.