Andreas Schäfer: Can aviation continue to grow and still reach Net Zero?

In one of the opening sessions of the impact Aviation Forum, Andreas W. Schäfer examined the long-term forces driving aviation demand and highlighted a reality that is often overlooked:

Aviation growth is not simply an industry ambition. It is closely linked to economic development, rising incomes and increasing demand for mobility.

The discussion also challenged another assumption: historically, aviation growth has been supported by falling costs. The transition to Net Zero may require us to adapt to the opposite dynamic.

🎥 Highlights below.

💬 How should aviation balance growth, affordability and decarbonisation?

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Andreas Schäfer, University College London