3 March 2020
Norway is taking a lead in emissions-free aviation with a programme to “transform Norwegian air transportation and serve as a learning ground for sustainable aviation”.
Norway has a particular interest. Its geography means Norway’s fjords and mountains hinder ground transport – making air transport essential.
So, representatives from Airbus, Avinor, Leonardo, Safran, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Widerøe attended a recent meeting led by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to initiate the work of the Task Force on Zero Emissions Aviation.
Norway is looking at an early introduction of emissions-free air transport in its regional market – ie, smaller airliners making short hops.
In its kick-off meeting, the Task Force agreed to draw up a report and roadmap of actionable recommendations to support the Norwegian ambition, which will be presented to the Norwegian government in summer 2020.
This will include short-term actions that could be implemented by 2025 or so as well as longer-term actions stretching to 2030 or beyond.
In parallel, the Task Force will work towards solutions that can contribute to the wider European efforts for sustainable aviation.
