2º Edition of the Action Plan on Air Transport CO2 Emissions Reduction
The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SAC) publish the 2º Edition of the Action Plan on Air Transport CO2 Emissions Reduction. The Action Plan results of a joint work between ANAC and SAC and rely on the support of the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and private sector entities.
1º Edition of the Action Plan
Aligned to the efforts of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in reducing the impact of international civil aviation on climate change, Brazil presented its action plan for the reduction of CO2 emissions. The document was presented at 38th session of the ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada, held in October 2013.
Among the activities listed by the Brazilian Action Plan, it can be highlighted researches on biofuels for aviation and improvements in the efficiency of air traffic management.
2º Edition of the Action Plan
The 2º Edition of the Action Plan updates the document submitted to ICAO and adds data on fuel consumption and emissions of Brazilian aviation greenhouse gases (GEE) until the year 2015. In addition to these data, the document also describes reduction actions taken in the country, which will contribute to aviation development with less environmental impact.
Among these actions, it can be highlighted:
Operational improvements: activities that promote greater efficiency of operations and reduction of fuel burning as well as of greenhouse gases emission.
Air Traffic Management: implementation of procedures that increase efficiency of en-route operations as well as of Terminal Control Areas.
Technological Development of Aircraft: aerodynamic improvements, engine efficiency, use of lightweight materials, among others.
Development of biofuel for aviation: research and development activities for the development of aviation biofuel production chain in Brazil.
Airports: supply of air conditioning and electricity at boarding bridges (it avoids burning of aircraft fuels on ground –APU use – and reduces emission of greenhouse gases). Smart buildings (renewable energy use, LED lamps, natural lighting, among others).