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FUEL EFFICIENCY AND LOW EMISSIONS: RESPONSIBLE AVIATION MISSIONS
The aviation sector contributes less than two per cent of the total global carbon emissions into the atmosphere, yet the industry has taken proactive steps to improve fuel efficiency and to reduce its carbon emission
by Isha Jaiswal
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he aviation sector has taken a responsible step of reducing its carbon footprint. Though many may argue that the aviation sector contributes less than two per cent of the total global carbon emissions into the atmosphere, yet the industry has taken proactive
steps to improve fuel efficiency and to reduce its carbon emission footprints through tangible and measurable efforts leading to perceivable outcomes. World over, humans use organic fuels to generate electricity which is used for aircraft as well. This releases the carbon in these
PHOTOGRAPH: Rolls-Royce
As part of its ongoing decarbonisation strategy, Rolls-Royce is to use 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the first time in engine ground tests on next-generation engine technology.
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