FUTURED. ZAL Magazin 2025

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Akkodis’ Green & Fly zero-emission aircraft concept.
TRANSFORMING
AVIATION FOR A
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
CONTACT
Nicolas Bonnotte
nicolas.bonnotte@akkodis.com
Aviation is experiencing a robust recovery
from the COVID-19 pandemic, yet this resurgence
brings significant environmental
challenges, as the sector accounted for
over 2 percent of global energy-related CO 2
emissions in 2021. With the number of air
passengers expected to double in the next
two decades, aviation emissions are projected
to rise sharply. To address this issue,
the industry is focusing on various improvements,
including advancements in
aircraft design, manufacturing processes
and air traffic management. Innovations
such as digital twins, AI-driven quality control
and the Internet of Things are transforming
manufacturing, while new propulsion
systems and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(SAF) are being developed to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions.
In addition to technological advancements,
smarter air traffic operations can aid carbon reduction
through enhanced flight planning and
energy-efficient practices at airports. The aviation
sector is also exploring economic mechanisms
like emissions trading and offsetting
schemes to mitigate its carbon footprint. As the
industry moves forward, integrating hydrogen -