McKinsey Quarterly 2023 Number 1

Outlook

Novel propulsion: Another flight path

In the future, aviation could achieve emission reductions through green propulsion technologies, such as battery electric, hybrid, and hydrogen power.

e lectric- and hydrogen-powered aviation hold the promise of more sustainable flying, as well as significant economic opportunity. Several companies are already developing hybrid-electric-, battery-electric-, and hydrogen fuel-cell-electric-powered options for air craft that carry nine to 19 passengers and are completing short-distance trips of fewer than 600 miles. Short-haul flights account for more than 17 percent of total airline emis sions, making them an important target for decarbonization efforts. - - fuel-cell-electric-powered options for air- more than 17 percent of total airline emis-

This outlook is derived from eight articles, reports, and blog posts about aviation published in the past year on McKinsey.com.

McKinsey Quarterly 2023 Number 1

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