Carbon Footprint of Royal Jordanian Airlines Ground and Air Operations

Abstract

Aviation is different from other energy-using activities. Currently it makes about 2% of the global CO₂ emission but it is rising fast. This will negatively affecting on the environment and urges us to pay more attention to the risks of travelling on environment

The principal aviation emissions include the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide (CO₂), water vapor (H₂O), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and soot. The emissions affect the climate through various mechanisms. CO₂ has a long atmospheric residence time of about 100 years. It is well mixed throughout the atmosphere and affects the global climate as a green house gas. Aircraft engines represent an increasing and potent source of greenhouse gas emissions, due in part to the unprecedented growth in air travel.

This study highlights for the first time the importance and carbon footprint of Royal Jordanian Airlines aircraft fuel in producing CO₂ airborne emissions as well as emissions generated during the flight due to the use of wide variety of products and equipment.