Sustainable Aviation Fuels: SAFs are paving the way for greener skies
Sustainable aviation fuels offer a greener future for aviation. But the costs are high, production is limited and the infrastructure is challenging. Even so, airlines have to meet tough targets, notably in Europe. Here's where the industry is right now and where it could be headed
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are derived from renewable resources, like biomass, waste oils, and even algae and they offer a promising alternative to traditional jet fuels. They have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making air travel more environmentally friendly. However, the future of SAFs is fraught with challenges. High production costs, limited availability of feedstocks and the need for extensive infrastructure development are significant hurdles.
In this bundle of articles, we look at where the industry is right now and where it’s headed. We ask whether European airlines can meet tough EU-imposed targets. We look at how the US can become the world’s leading producer of SAFs. And we examine Asia’s role in this aviation revolution and examine why demand may be lacking in the APAC region.
