The Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Innovations. 2024. No. 77. P. 1816–1836.

Shashkov A., Veselitskaya N., Dina Malekova

The possibility of using alternative energy sources in aviation has been widely discussed in recent years due to the need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, as well as the desire of many countries to achieve carbon neutrality. While much research has focused on technological opportunities and resource availability for producing sustainable aviation fuels, less attention has been paid to comparing the prospects of different fuels. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the prospects and forecasting the use of alternative aviation fuels in the short, medium and long term. We present a comparative analysis of the potential use of various alternative energy sources in the aviation industry. Through bibliometric and SWOT analysis, as well as an examination of case studies of international initiatives at different levels (national, industry, corporate), and foresight projects, the prospects of alternative aviation fuels are assessed. The study has identified promising types of aviation fuel with the potential for large-scale use in the coming years, as well as a set of factors that hinder a rapid and complete transition to alternative fuels.

Keywords: биотопливо, biofuel, liquid hydrogen, жидкий водород, альтернативное топливо, aviation fuel, alternative fuel sources, synthetic kerosene, авиационное топливо

Publication based on the results of: Study of the behavior of the innovation actors: factors and incentives for accelerated transformation under external constraints (2024)