The Observatory for the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Air Operations reports a reduction of 120 kilograms of CO2 emissions per flight
The Observatory for the Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability of Air Operations, made up of ENAIRE (Spain’s air navigation service provider), the Official Association of Commercial Aviation Pilots (COPAC), and the Professional Association of Air Traffic Controllers (APROCTA), has recorded an average reduction of 120 kilograms of CO2 emissions per flight during the first half of 2025. This equates to a total reduction of 356 tonnes of emissions over the period.Â
These figures were presented at the recent meeting of the Observatory’s Governing Committee, where progress was reviewed—from the collection and analysis of data to its use in decision-making processes aimed at delivering ever safer, smoother, more efficient and sustainable air transport in today’s context of continued air traffic growth.
The gradual implementation of new flight procedures by ENAIRE, along with the professional best practices of pilots and controllers, has enabled this saving in fuel and emissions compared to the consumption recorded in flight plans. These factors have also contributed to improved on-time performance, resulting in an average arrival at the destination 0.6 minutes ahead of schedule during this period.
