Methods for evaluation and implementation of climate optimal flying (CLIMAFLY)

Climate impact from aviation is only generated from CO2-emissions to about a third. The remaining two thirds stems mostly from contrails but also from nitrous oxide emissions. Demonstrations have shown that active air traffic management can be halve the formation of contrails.

To use climate optimal flying is regarded to be the single most important action towards reducing the environmental impact of aviation over the next 15-years.

The proposed project KLIMAFLY uses Chalmers well renowned research competence for aircraft modelling, engines, operation and air traffic control.

KLIMAFLY will connect DLR’s state-of-the-art climate models with Chalmers’ methods to minimize climate impact from single aircraft missions. Furthermore a hydrogen aircraft concept for the Nordic market will be optimized. Finally, climate optimal routing will be studied around Arlanda and suitable new climate measures will be outlined.

The project group consists of Chalmers, KTH, GKN Aerospace, LFV, BRA and SMHI.