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Despite the damaging effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation industry, the focus toward zero-emission aviation has never been shifted, and actually, many new initiatives have been launched, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), electric-hybrid and hydrogen-powered aviation initiatives, use of data to cut the fuel consumption or maintenance needs. Though acknowledging that most of the operations are still highly dependent on fossil fuels and non-sustainable sources of energy, here are some initiatives by some leading European airlines.

More than half of an aircraft company’s business costs can be grouped into three categories: crew labor, fuel, and maintenance costs. Recent developments in technology have advanced progress in all three of these categories, but maintenance is where the most drastic changes are occurring. Here are some changes to aircraft maintenance to expect this year.