{"id":171089,"date":"2025-01-28T14:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T14:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=171089"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:39:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:39:51","slug":"latin-america-and-the-caribbean-towards-more-sustainable-aviation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/01\/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-towards-more-sustainable-aviation.html","title":{"rendered":"Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards More Sustainable Aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On the occasion of World Carbon Emissions Reduction Day, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) reaffirms its commitment to aviation sustainability through the presentation of an unprecedented report titled Pathway to Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. This document provides a detailed analysis of the region’s progress, challenges, and strategies necessary to achieve its environmental goals and establish itself as a leader in sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aviation Growth and its Economic Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1970, the number of passengers in the region has grown 18 times, from 18 million to over 324 million in 2023, far surpassing the global average growth rate of 14 times. This increase reflects the vital role of aviation as a driver of connectivity and economic development, contributing 3.6% of the regional GDP\u2014equivalent to $240 billion\u2014and generating 8.3 million direct and indirect jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2192 Copa Airlines: Latin America\u2019s Leader in Punctuality for the Tenth Time<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Progress Towards Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past decade, despite a 40% increase in air traffic, emissions only rose by 18%, thanks to fleet modernization, operational improvements, and advancements in energy efficiency. Notable achievements include a 28% reduction in fuel consumption per passenger-kilometer (RPK) since 2011. Additionally, the region boasts fleets that are 37% younger than those in North America and 22% more modern than those in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Strategies: Sustainable Fuels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report emphasizes the importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), which have the potential to reduce CO\u2082 emissions by up to 80%. However, their implementation faces significant challenges such as high costs and limited infrastructure. To overcome these barriers, ALTA promotes a combination of measures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n