Sustainability took centre stage at the Paris Air Show recently, but while new, sustainable aircraft will help reduce emissions, Canadian Manufacturing reports most will still rely on conventional jet fuel.
That means sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has become the best hope for the industry to achieve its promise of net-zero emissions by 2050. However, SAF currently accounts for only 0.1 per cent of all jet fuel, and its high cost could lead to increased ticket prices for passengers.
With such limited supply, critics argue that airlines are making unrealistic promises about how quickly they can ramp up the use of SAF, with nearly one third of sustainability aviation officers doubting that the industry will hit its net zero goal by 2050.
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