While the aviation industry is required to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Japan Airlines' LCC = low-cost airline "Zipair" uses low-emission aviation fuel called "SAF" on the Honolulu route. Efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero will begin in April this year.
Japan Airlines' LCC = low-cost airline "Zip Air" will make efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to virtually zero for regular flights connecting Narita and Honolulu, which operate three times a week, from April throughout the year. I decided to go.
Specifically, in addition to replacing part of the fuel with "SAF" fuel, which is said to be able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 80% by using waste cooking oil, etc., we will use the emissions trading system to reduce total emissions. to make it zero.
Although operating costs will increase, we do not intend to raise fares as a result.
Since aircraft emit more carbon dioxide than railways, the aviation industry is required to work on decarbonization. I think it's the first time.
"Zipair" says, "With no time to wait, we would like to use this as an opportunity for users to deepen their understanding of decarbonization of aircraft."
“SAF” is the “trump card” for decarbonization in the aviation industry
Regarding the decarbonization of the aviation industry, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which sets the operating rules for commercial aircraft, has set a goal of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by international aircraft to virtually zero by 2050.
In response, airlines are switching to more fuel-efficient aircraft and streamlining operating methods to reduce emissions.
Among them, an alternative fuel called "SAF" is regarded as a "trump card" for decarbonization in the aviation industry.
It is said that the amount of carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by about 80% in total by using vegetable oil after it is used as a raw material, based on the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by plants when they grow. We have set a goal of replacing 10% of
The production volume of "SAF" is still small in the world, and strengthening of the production system is required. I'm here.