A message from Simon
We mean
what we say: NET ZERO!
CANSO’s vision is to deliver a more integrated, sustainable and efficient air transport network.
Beyond our new vision and focus areas, CANSO has renewed our commitment to members and the aviation industry.
As the organisation marks 25 years as the global voice of the air traffic management, we carry with us a deep desire to continue to deliver value at every level.
We are both partner and protagonist, pioneer and pragmatist. We stand for safety and security, seamless service and sustainable operations. And we will continue to connect and corral the industry to progress and excel in every part of the globe.
I am proud to be championing fresh momentum and to be writing a new chapter for ATM. Every player has a part to play, and each individual an important purpose to convey. Together we are rebuilding and reimagining our industry and ultimately, together we are shaping our future skies.
Delivering value
Far from burying our heads in the sand, aviation declared it would achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Even though air transport is responsible for just 2.1% of all human-induced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it is the first industry to make such a significant commitment.
Air Traffic Management enhancements can affect about 6-11% of the total opportunity for aviation carbon reduction. But I firmly believe that the great environmental work being done by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will determine whether aviation makes good on its pledge for net zero.
Why? Because aviation needs to accelerate progress in its environmental efforts and ramping up production of sustainable aviation fuels and the advent of innovations like hydrogen and electric aircraft will take time. ANSPs can act now. We have the tools to enhance efficiency in ground, terminal and enroute procedures and thereby drastically reduce emissions levels by avoiding excess fuel burn.
If we collaborate effectively – and so much of what we can achieve depends on ANSPs talking to and working with each other – we can start implementing an array of improvements in short time.
Think of the positive impact that would have on the entire aviation value chain – airlines, airports, manufacturers, governments and all suppliers. And it would prove to our detractors that we mean what we say. This industry will not add a single gram of CO2 to human-induced emissions beyond 2050.
It is truly amazing when you think about it. More than 100,000 aircraft carrying in excess of 10 million passengers around the world every day and we’ll do it all without adding to the planet’s CO2 burden. And that’s today’s numbers. By 2050, when we’re net zero, those traffic numbers are expected to at least double.
ANSPs must start aviation on this incredible, inspiring journey. We’ll be transparent about what we’re doing too. I’m proud to announce CANSO is launching GreenATM, an independent, industry-endorsed, accreditation scheme that will recognise the measures ANSPs are taking to reduce aviation’s emissions and their own environmental footprint.
As well as celebrating the progress that’s being made in ATM, GreenATM will also encourage best practice sharing and research and development on innovations like the adoption of wake energy retrieval procedures.
To discuss our environmental progress, as well as other trends and challenges, in 2023 we will have a new global event – Airspace World. It will be the place to be for organisations and people interested in the skies of tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you there!
Aviation’s bounce back has been extraordinary. Some markets are even surpassing 2019 traffic levels, well ahead of schedule.
Though this is good news for a cash-strapped industry that is so vital to the social and economic wellbeing of the world, we must always remember that air travel has an environmental cost.
Far from burying our heads in the sand, aviation declared it would achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Even though air transport is responsible for just 2.1% of all human-induced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it is the first industry to make such a significant commitment.
Air Traffic Management enhancements can affect about 6-11% of the total opportunity for aviation carbon reduction. But I firmly believe that the great environmental work being done by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will determine whether aviation makes good on its pledge for net zero.
Why? Because aviation needs to accelerate progress in its environmental efforts and ramping up production of sustainable aviation fuels and the advent of innovations like hydrogen and electric aircraft will take time. ANSPs can act now. We have the tools to enhance efficiency in ground, terminal and enroute procedures and thereby drastically reduce emissions levels by avoiding excess fuel burn.
If we collaborate effectively – and so much of what we can achieve depends on ANSPs talking to and working with each other – we can start implementing an array of improvements in short time.
Think of the positive impact that would have on the entire aviation value chain – airlines, airports, manufacturers, governments and all suppliers. And it would prove to our detractors that we mean what we say. This industry will not add a single gram of CO2 to human-induced emissions beyond 2050.
It is truly amazing when you think about it. More than 100,000 aircraft carrying in excess of 10 million passengers around the world every day and we’ll do it all without adding to the planet’s CO2 burden. And that’s today’s numbers. By 2050, when we’re net zero, those traffic numbers are expected to at least double.
ANSPs must start aviation on this incredible, inspiring journey. We’ll be transparent about what we’re doing too. I’m proud to announce CANSO is launching GreenATM, an independent, industry-endorsed, accreditation scheme that will recognise the measures ANSPs are taking to reduce aviation’s emissions and their own environmental footprint.
As well as celebrating the progress that’s being made in ATM, GreenATM will also encourage best practice sharing and research and development on innovations like the adoption of wake energy retrieval procedures.
To discuss our environmental progress, as well as other trends and challenges, in 2023 we will have a new global event – Airspace World. It will be the place to be for organisations and people interested in the skies of tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you there!
Aviation’s bounce back has been extraordinary. Some markets are even surpassing 2019 traffic levels, well ahead of schedule.
Though this is good news for a cash-strapped industry that is so vital to the social and economic wellbeing of the world, we must always remember that air travel has an environmental cost.
A message from Simon
We mean
what we say: NET ZERO!
