1、Aerospace&Defense and Travel,Logistics&Infrastructure PracticesDecarbonizing aviation:Executing on net-zero goalsAviation has a difficult but imperative role in meeting net-zero goals.By prioritizing near-and long-term efforts,airlines and OEMs can refine decarbonization solutions and optimize their

2、 results.June 2023This article is a collaborative effort by Axel Esqu,Frederik Franz,Geert Mulder,Robin Riedel,and Daniel Riefer,representing views from McKinseys Aerospace&Defense and Travel,Logistics&Infrastructure Practices.Though the aviation industry has committed to achieving net-zero flying b

3、y 2050,1 its path to reaching that goal is complex.2 The industry has aligned on most of the important actions needed to decarbonizenamely,fleet renewal,disruptive propulsion technologies,operational efficiency,sustainable aviation fuel(SAF)usage,and carbon offsetting.3 From 2005 to 2019,the aviatio

4、n industry improved fuel efficiency by approximately 39 per-cent,4 but absolute growth of emissions is larger than efficiency gains by far.Going forward,achieving decarbonization in a cost-effective way requires transparency and adaptability across a wide range of carbon mitigation measures as well

5、as a clear focus on short-term versus long-term initiatives.Many companies across the aviation value chain have set goals to be completed over the long term,but there are actions they can take today to move closer to accomplishing these objectives.To get started,com panies should understand which 1

6、For example,the International Air Transport Association,International Civil Aviation Organization,and Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation all aim for net-zero aviation by 2050.2 Axel Esqu,Adam Mitchell,Kritika Rastogi,and Robin Riedel,“Decarbonizing the aviation sector:Making net zero aviatio