Analysis of fuel efficiency of largest European airlines in the context of climate change mitigation

Ticiano Costa Jordão

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2016, vol. 39, issue 3/4, 253-270

Abstract: In recent years Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions released by aircraft engine and their contribution to climate change gained major importance among airlines operating across European Union member countries after the inclusion of the aviation sector in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). According to EU ETS, all intra-community flights became subject to GHG emission restrictions since the year 2012 with allocated annual carbon dioxide emission allowances that airlines will have to comply with. This research presents estimations of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions among flight operations of aircraft used by largest European airlines in chosen flight routes of high daily passenger demand. Results show that some alternatives remain available for European airlines and some opportunities may emerge to reduce costs and increase revenues through enhanced engagement with air passengers towards a more environmentally friendly behaviour.

Keywords: aviation fuel; carbon emissions; CO2; carbon dioxide; climate change; greenhouse gases; GHG emissions; fuel efficiency; European airlines; aircraft engines; European Union Emissions Trading Scheme; EU ETS; fuel consumption; airline passengers; passenger engagement; environmentally friendly behaviour. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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