17 major European airlines, including Lufthansa, call on the EU to ease SAF regulations. (Photo: pixabay)
The EU's push to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has sparked strong backlash from the aviation industry.
On March 27, 17 major European airlines issued a joint statement, arguing that the limited availability and high cost of green fuels are placing a heavy burden on the industry's decarbonization efforts. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) also openly stated that the EU’s SAF targets are simply unattainable.
SAF shortages hinder aviation's path to decarbonization
The 17 airlines, including Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and the International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways, have historically been recognized for their sustainability efforts. However, their sudden and vocal criticism of EU policies has drawn significant public attention.
