Mumbai: Implementation of fuel saving measures and induction of new efficient planes has helped Indian airlines to improve fuel efficiency and control emissions.
Total carbon emissions by Indian airlines increased in 2013 over 2012 due to an introduction of new routes and an increase in aircraft movements. Emissions measured on an unit basis, though higher than global average, declined, says Directorate General of Civil Aviation report on carbon footprint in aviation for 2013.
The DGCA study records data on emissions of both domestic airlines and foreign airlines. However emissions are recorded only on outbound departures for international flights.
Indian airlines contributed to about 11.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2013 compared to 11.5 million tonnes in the previous year a growth of 3.37% over previous year. Emissions of foreign airlines declined 3.9% to 3.6 million tonnes. Total airline related emissions rose to 15.6 million tonnes in 2013, a rise of 1.57%.
Airline emissions account for about 95% of aviation emissions and the rest are reported from airports.
21/11/14 Business Standard
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Total carbon emissions by Indian airlines increased in 2013 over 2012 due to an introduction of new routes and an increase in aircraft movements. Emissions measured on an unit basis, though higher than global average, declined, says Directorate General of Civil Aviation report on carbon footprint in aviation for 2013.
The DGCA study records data on emissions of both domestic airlines and foreign airlines. However emissions are recorded only on outbound departures for international flights.
Indian airlines contributed to about 11.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2013 compared to 11.5 million tonnes in the previous year a growth of 3.37% over previous year. Emissions of foreign airlines declined 3.9% to 3.6 million tonnes. Total airline related emissions rose to 15.6 million tonnes in 2013, a rise of 1.57%.
Airline emissions account for about 95% of aviation emissions and the rest are reported from airports.
21/11/14 Business Standard
