Neue Flugzeuge: Verband: Kerosinverbrauch pro Passagier erneut gesunken
Fluggesellschaften in Deutschland senken weiter den Kerosinverbrauch pro Passagier. Was die Modernisierung der Flotten damit zu tun hat.
German airlines have again reduced their average kerosene consumption per passenger in the past year, according to the Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft (BDL). For a 100-kilometer route, passengers used 3.32 liters of jet fuel on average, the BDL reported. In 2024, this figure stood at 3.44 liters, compared to 6.3 liters in 1990.
The BDL attributes this decline to the gradual modernization of their fleets. According to the association, German airlines such as Lufthansa or Condord currently operate 848 aircraft, with 423 new planes ordered or planned for delivery by 2036. BDL Managing Director Joachim Lang explained that "replacing an older aircraft with a newer model cuts kerosene consumption and CO₂ emissions immediately by up to 25%."
However, delivery delays from manufacturers are hindering further fleet renewal. Modern long-haul aircraft consume between 2.1 and 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger and 100 kilometers, depending on seating. Critics, such as the environmental organization Atmosfair, point out that aviation still misses its climate targets overall.
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