Using IBA Insight’s Carbon Emissions Calculator, IBA has revealed the airlines and aircraft leasing companies who have driven the largest reductions in their CO2 output per seat kilometre since 2019.
The most improved long-haul operator – Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) – was also the most significant improvement among all operators in the IBA ranking, the 18% reduction in CO2 output at SAS has been largely driven the retirement of A340 aircraft, the introduction of the A350 and the continued use of the A330. Similar A340 retirements at Iberia drove a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions.
The most improved medium-haul operator was Beijing Capital. The exit of older Airbus A330 aircraft from the airline’s fleet has helped to drive a 16% reduction in CO2 emissions (supported by increased use of the A320neo). Singapore Airlines also shows notable reductions thanks to use of the 737 MAX, 787, and A350.
The most improved short-haul operator is Air Canada. Air Canada’s short haul operations has achieved a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2019. The significant reduction in the number of operational A319 aircraft has been the key driver behind this. Fleet data from IBA Insight reveals a 75% reduction on the active A319 fleet since June 2019.