Flying birds in a cleaner sky as carriers shift green

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it has been trying to promote sustainable growth of the aviation industry and reduce carbon emissions. It is also in line with the aim of the Chinese government.

China has committed itself to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, and the country recently launched the world's largest carbon market. Carbon trading is the process of buying and selling permits of emitting carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases.

Airbus said hydrogen is one of the most promising zero-emission technologies to reduce aviation's climate impact. In 2035, the aircraft manufacturer aims to introduce its first hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft in the market with zero emissions.

Besides, Airbus is taking research about possible solutions to improve aircraft's operational condition and thus reduce emissions. It hopes to cooperate with aviation industrial players in China and speed up the process to achieve sustainable growth of the industry.

"We are committed to the China market and our strategy regarding China as a long-term strategic partner remains unchanged. We would like to further integrate ourselves into the ecological chain of China's aerospace and aviation industry and strengthen all-round and multi-level cooperation with China. Together with China, we will accelerate the decarbonization process and sustainable development of the aviation industry," said George Xu, CEO of Airbus China.