Aerospace Technology Leaders Call for Expanding Research on Non-CO2 Emissions

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 23, 2024 — The chief technology officers of Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, RTX and Safran convened at the Farnborough Airshow to advocate for government research programs that enhance the scientific understanding of aviation non-CO2 effects such as contrails, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur, aerosols and soot.

As the industry actively works to improve the understanding of non-CO2 emissions in collaboration with research institutions, universities and other stakeholders, the coalition released a joint statement in a unified call for increased research funding to develop the science needed to underpin technology choices, operational changes and policy decisions. 

Read and download the letter here.