Aviation

Source Metadata
Field
Value
source
cpi
source_version
GLCF 2025
source_id
CPI-TR-004
sector
Transport
subsector
Aviation
mitigation
Y
adaptation
N
last_checked
2026-05-26
CPI Definition & Scope
Aviation in CPI's GLCF framework tracks climate finance directed at reducing the aviation sector's greenhouse gas emissions. CPI captures investment in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electric and hybrid-electric aircraft development, airport energy efficiency, and operational efficiency improvements such as optimized air traffic management. Aviation is a hard-to-abate sector responsible for approximately 2-3% of global CO2 emissions with limited near-term electrification options for long-haul flights.
Subsectors & Examples
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) — bio-SAF from waste oils, HEFA, alcohol-to-jet, power-to-liquid
Electric Aviation — battery-electric regional aircraft, hybrid-electric propulsion
Hydrogen Aviation — hydrogen combustion and fuel cell aircraft development
Airport Decarbonization — terminal energy efficiency, solar on-site, electric ground support
Operational Efficiency — optimized flight paths, continuous descent approaches, single-engine taxiing
Mitigation & Adaptation Classification
Aviation is classified as mitigation in CPI's framework. All tracked investments target emission reductions through fuel substitution, technological innovation, or operational efficiency. Aviation adaptation (e.g., runway heat resistance) is generally not tracked as a distinct climate finance category.
LATAM Relevance
Aviation is important for Latin America given the region's geographic scale and limited rail alternatives for long distances. Colombia's domestic aviation market is the largest in the Andean region, and Bogota's El Dorado airport is exploring SAF blending mandates. Brazil leads regional SAF production with its ethanol-based feedstock advantage. Peru's tourism-dependent economy (Cusco, Machu Picchu) creates incentives for sustainable aviation. Costa Rica's ecotourism brand aligns with aviation sustainability messaging.
Cleantech Taxonomy Crosswalk
Maps to Cleantech Taxonomy sector TR (Transport) for aviation. Cross-references with ES (Energy Systems) for SAF production and hydrogen supply, and IN (Industry) for aircraft manufacturing and supply chain decarbonization.