The Paris Air Show runs through June 25, 2023. [Credit: SIAE Salon de Bourget]
Key Takeaways:
Leading aviation chief technology officers (CTOs) jointly reaffirmed their commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions for civil aviation by 2050, with the Paris Air Show highlighting the urgency for new sustainable technologies.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is deemed critical for reaching net-zero goals, despite current challenges of extremely low production (less than 0.1% of demand) and high costs.
The industry advocates for strong public-private partnerships, government policies, and financial incentives (like the U.S. IRA and ReFuelEU Aviation) to stimulate investment, scale SAF production, reduce costs, and accelerate global adoption.
With aircraft ranging from the latest Boeing 777X and Embraer KC-390 to eVTOLs and drones, the Paris Air Show parlays a sense of urgency in adopting new technology to address net-zero goals.
Pre-show events begin this weekend for the venerable event, which officially runs from Monday through June 25.
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