| By Santosh
Air New Zealand has given up on reducing its carbon emissions by the year 2030, citing challenges in obtaining more fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable aviation fuel.
It is now the first significant carrier to retreat from a climate target of this kind.
The airline also stated that it is dedicated to the industry-wide objective of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and is now developing a new short-term target.
Airlines have been attempting to lower their carbon dioxide emissions, which are estimated to account for 2% of world emissions, by replacing outdated aircraft and utilising fuel derived from renewable sources.
Air New Zealand set a 2030 goal to reduce its emissions by about 29% in 2022.
Compared to the worldwide aviation industry's 5% reduction target for the same period, it was far more aggressive.
Airlines have had difficulty acquiring adequate Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), despite the fact that SAF is a crucial component of the industry's plan to reduce emissions.
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