Lars Winkelbauer - Reducing Carbon Footprint in Air Cargo: Innovative Solutions

Air cargo makes trade easier, which helps the economy grow both locally and internationally. However, even though flying is a safe, quick, and inexpensive way to transport goods by air, it also produces a lot of carbon dioxide. The next big challenge for the air cargo industry in the years and decades to come will be to cut down on its carbon footprint and other environmental damage. So, we need to figure out the best way to cut down on the CO2 emissions from air cargo. Read more about it in AI for Climate Change: A Beacon of Hope in October 2023.
Over $6 trillion worth of goods are shipped by air every year, which is about 35% of the value of all world trade. There were 100,000 flights a day carrying $18.6 billion worth of goods, according to IATA data released before the pandemic. These flights were made up of both passenger and cargo aircraft. More than 0.9 gigatonnes (Gt) of CO2 are released each year by international shipping, and that number is going up. Also, the number of passengers is expected to double every year, reaching 8.2 billion by 2037. If nothing is done, this will cause the industry's CO2 emissions to rise significantly