An efficiency standard is a key element of ICAO’s basket of measures and is intended to deliver emissions reductions beyond business-as-usual.
But on current indications the ICAO standard for new aircraft types will not affect any new aircraft types and will only cover 5% of the world fleet in 2030. In this submission T&E outlines its position that the EPA should ensure that any standard adopted ensures efficiency improvements that go beyond business-as-usual.
Industry claims, often echoed by governments to justify airport expansion, that more flights benefit the economy, undermined by new research.
Challenging assumptions on the economic benefits of air transport growth
‘STIP’ diagnoses the problems for decarbonising planes and ships, but there is an urgency to act now, says T&E.