industry BizAv's commitment to environment on display at virtual 2020 Business Aviation Sustainability Summit S T O R Y I B Y L I N D S E Y n September, business aircraft operators, fuel suppliers, fixed-base operators, and legislators highlighted the industry's commitment to the environment at the first virtual Business Aviation Sustainability Summit. Business aviation accounts for less than 2% of all aviation carbon dioxide emissions and about .04% of global man-made emissions. Despite this already low impact, the industry has adopted a goal of 50% CO2 emissions reduction by 2050 relative to 2005. These goals will be met 44 avionics news * december 2020 M C F A R R E N through four main pillars of aviation sustainability: * Aircraft technology. * Sustainable aviation fuels. * Infrastructure and operations. * Global market-based measures. Sustainable aviation fuel was the star of the summit. Presenters helped dispel myths regarding SAF and its use, including the impact on food supply and safety concerns; shared how their organizations are working to ensure widespread availability of SAF; and discussed