Non-fossil fuels: European airlines mention a “deadline”
Paris – European air carriers, united by the group Airlines for Europe (A4E), believe they will be forced to ask the EU to postpone the targets for incorporating sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into their aircraft’s tanks, currently set for 2030.
The European Union mandates that a growing share of aviation fuels come from renewable sources. Set at 2% since the beginning of the year, the share of SAF must rise to 6% by 2030 and gradually increase to 70% by 2050.
“I think the situation will force us to try to request a delay” in the implementation of the roadmap, stated Luis Gallego, head of the IAG group (British Airways, Iberia), on behalf of the association during a press videoconference in Paris.
A4E, in a statement, then called on the European Commission for a “strategic dialogue” with the aviation sector, similar to that established by the executive with the automotive industry. (October 14, 2025)
