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European aviation emissions: 2024 snapshot and policy insights

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05 May 2025

European aviation emissions: 2024 snapshot and policy insights

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The Transport & Environment report provides a detailed analysis of European airline emissions, traffic, and market trends, noting a return to pre-pandemic emission levels and highlighting unpriced emissions from extra-European flights.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

EU Institutions

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Ecotourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Cross-border travelling

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Air passenger transport

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The report, published by Transport & Environment in April 2025, offers a comprehensive overview of airline emissions, traffic, and market trends throughout Europe. It highlights that European aviation emissions nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, with over 8.4 million flights producing 187.6 million tonnes of CO2. Despite regulatory measures, a significant portion of emissions remains unpriced, particularly from extra-European flights. Overall, the document aims to provide policymakers and stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the performance and developments of the EU Emissions Trading System.

#Climate action #Carbon footprint reduction #Sustainable tourism planning #Resource efficiency #Low-emission vehicles 

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