The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has projected that the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will double by 2025, reaching 2 million tonnes, which would account for just 0.7% of the total fuel consumption by airlines. For more details, you can read the full report here.
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Despite this anticipated increase, IATA has expressed concerns that the pace of SAF production is not sufficient to meet the aviation industry’s sustainability targets. Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, highlighted that although the rise in production is a positive sign, the limited volume of SAF will contribute an additional $4.4 billion to the global aviation fuel bill. This underscores the need for accelerated production and cost-reduction strategies.
The aviation industry collectively committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, primarily through a gradual transition to SAF, which is derived from waste oils and biomass. However, airlines are currently in dispute with energy companies over the limited supply of SAF, while also holding aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing responsible for delays in delivering more fuel-efficient aircraft.
