Highlights ► This paper presents a holistic LCA study of a commercial jet airliner. ► Operation is the highest contributor to the overall environmental impact (99.9%). ► The impact associated with the manufacturing is comparable to 6.5 days of operation. ► 50% Reduction in JET A1 consumption would increase the manufacturing impact by 0.04%. ► Use of biofuel reduces CO2 emissions but the impact of land use becomes significant.
Abstract This paper uses a life cycle assessment of an Airbus A320 commercial airliner to determine the relative environmental impact of each service life phase. It was conducted in accordance with ISO 14040/44, the EcoInvent inventory database, customised unit process entries for the most important processes and materials and the Eco-Indicator 99 weighting method. The conclusions highlighting the very low contribution of the manufacturing phase to the overall service life emissions.
Environmental life cycle assessment of commercial passenger jet airliners
2013-01-01
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Environmental life cycle assessment of commercial passenger jet airliners
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