Irish aviation can be a model for climate action, says IATA chief

Sustainable aviation fuels and new hydrogen and electric propulsion systems offer a window of opportunity for Ireland to take a global lead in aviation climate action

Simon McNamara, IATA’s country manager for the UK and Ireland, says Irish aviation can act as a model for global efforts to reach the climate goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement.

Use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), new hydrogen and electric propulsion systems and optimising offshore wind potential could see Irish aviation act as a model for global efforts to reach the climate goals set by the Paris Climate Agreement.

Irish airline executives will be among those gathering on June 4-6 in Instanbul, Türkiye, for the 2023 AGM of the International Air Transport Association. At IATA’s 2021 AGM, its 300 or so airline members committed to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.