R. MATUZ , CS. MÁTHÉ
Understanding the environmental impact of air transport is an important objective in establishing sustainable transportation, as well as in shaping the future of aviation. In this study, we attempted to determine the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the activities of the Romanian airline TAROM in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic placed the aviation sector in a critical situation worldwide, and the post-crisis period has also presented numerous challenges for airlines. Improving competitiveness, achieving profitable operations, and, not least, ensuring the most environmentally friendly operation possible pose significant challenges for airlines. A key question is to what extent air transport can become sustainable and what decisions and developments are necessary to achieve this goal. To answer this, it is essential to first map out aviation emissions at both the national and airline levels. The case of TAROM illustrates well that the specific emissions (emissions per passenger) can show considerable variability from year to year, depending on factors such as the types of aircraft used, the routes operated, the average load factor of flights, and the emission reduction measures implemented at the corporate level.
Key words: GHG emission, CO2 emission, TAROM, airline, air transportation impact