About Cascade

In support of civil aviation’s commitment to be net zero by 2050, we created a modeling framework to explore potential scenarios and put data front and center in the global conversation on reducing aviation’s emissions.

Learn about decarbonizing aviation

Traffic

Growth in Revenue Passenger/Tonne Kilometers, or the total distance traveled by revenue passengers/cargo

Aircraft

Replacing older aircraft with the latest aircraft available today, next generation conventional aircraft, and novel energy carriers for hydrogen and electric propulsion.

Operations

More efficient flights, routes, and networks as a result of optimized weights, advanced air-traffic management (ATM) systems, and improved load factors

Energy

Energy derived from non-fossil sources to power existing and future aircraft including electricity, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Offsets & Removals

Carbon offsets and removals from other sectors to mitigate aviation emissions.

Turn data into actionable insights

Use Cascade’s data to answer aviation’s most pressing questions

"How much sustainable aviation fuel is needed for aviation?"

Use the Jet Fuel Consumption chart to understand the amount of SAF and conventional jet fuel required in your scenario

"What impact does each decarbonization strategy have on reducing emissions?"

Use the Net Emissions chart to view the reduction in aviation greenhouse gas emissions attributable to each decarbonization strategy

"How will the aircraft fleet evolve in response to new technology?"

Use the Available Capacity by Aircraft chart to understand how new aircraft enter the fleet over time based on market dynamics and the availability of new technology

"How much hydrogen will aviation need in the future?"

Renewable hydrogen is needed to make SAF and to power hydrogen airplanes. Use the Hydrogen Production chart to see how much is required in your scenario

"How much electricity will aviation need in the future?"

Renewable electricity is needed to power electric airplanes and produce eFuels. Apply a filter to see how future demand for renewable electricity compares to electricity generation in your home country

"How can aviation transition to renewable energy?"

Use the Energy Consumption by Fuel Type chart to view the relative amounts of fuel needed for conventional, hydrogen, and electric aircraft

Our reach

The team is working to share Cascade with stakeholders across the globe to inform and drive action.

Technical documentation

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