In a significant step towards understanding the diverse pathways to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has collaborated with several leading organizations to release the “Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review.” This collaborative effort includes contributions from the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London, the Air Transport Action Group, the International Council on Clean Transportation, and the Mission Possible Partnership.

This groundbreaking report is the first to compile and compare 14 leading net zero CO2 transition roadmaps for the aviation sector. It serves as a comprehensive resource for airlines, policymakers, and stakeholders, providing crucial insights into the similarities and differences between each roadmap, and outlining various visions for achieving a carbon-neutral future.

Key findings of the review highlight the variability in the potential pathways to net zero emissions by 2050, which largely depend on assumptions made about the advancement and adoption of decarbonization technologies.