The European research project ClimOP is focused on the identification and assessment of the most promising operational improvements to reduce the climate impact of aviation. In the final phase of the project, promising mitigation strategies are investigated to enable the implementation of these […]
There is no silver bullet in decarbonizing aviation. The good news is, however, is that there are a number of tools, technologies, and operational procedures that, when put in place strategically, can contribute to the long-term goal which the aviation industry is committed to: becoming net zero by […]
To achieve the environmental sustainability goals decided by the European Union through FlightPath 2050, EU-funded ClimOP has researched which aspects of aviation operations can be implemented to reduce the climate impact of the aeronautic industry. Specifically, […]
During the 40th Session of the ICAO Assembly in 2019, it was highlighted that the synergic application of strategies including technological advancements, market-based measures, and operational improvements is necessary to achieve the aviation sustainability goals [1]. Computational models allow to explore the effectiveness of different […]
This this month, ClimOP took part in the Towards Sustainable Aviation Summit 2022, which was held in Toulouse, France, on October 18th to 20th. The TSAS 2022 addressed both aircraft design and operations perspectives to prepare and shape a more Efficient Global Air Transport System […]
Global aviation and its emissions contribute to anthropogenic impact on climate. Carbon dioxide (CO2) has a long-term effect on climate over several decades, with the consequence that the CO2 greenhouse effect is independent of daytime, altitude and weather situation. Unlike non-CO2 emission’s climate impact, CO2 […]
Free routing in high-complexity airspace is one of the operational improvements (OIs) that is evaluated within the ClimOP project. The free routing concept aims to remove the burdens originating from the fixed air traffic service routes and provides an opportunity for flying more efficient routes to […]
The mitigation of aviation’s climate impact is a subject that enjoys increasing attention. The awareness about not only the CO2- but also the non-CO2 impact of aviation increases. Oftentimes, technological improvements are considered in the system change towards greener aviation. Nevertheless, these improvements require innovative research and are […]