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More Signs Aviation Is Serious About Cleaner Fuel

The aviation industry continues to develop the infrastructure and supply chains needed to evolve the fuel it puts into both airline and general aviation fleets. Adobe Stock
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Key Takeaways:

  • The aviation industry is significantly increasing its commitment to combating climate change by adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which is made from renewable materials and emits fewer greenhouse gases.
  • Major airlines like Delta and British Airways, along with industry groups and government bodies, are setting ambitious goals and investing in SAF development and integration across both commercial and general aviation.
  • Despite growing industry commitment, widespread SAF adoption faces challenges, including high manufacturing costs, the need for substantial infrastructure investments, and a reliance on government policy support.
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The aviation industry is showing more signs that it’s serious about fighting climate change by replacing conventional fuel with cleaner-burning, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Thom Patterson

Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.

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