In Ireland, The Irish Times reported that a combination of government incentives and market-based measures will be required to make sustainable aviation fuel more affordable for European airline operators, according to a Ryanair executive. Steven Fitzgerald, head of sustainability and finance at Ryanair, said “tough legislative changes” will be required to drive advancements in SAF. “The aviation industry has a duty to lower its contribution to global warming,” he said. ”Decarbonizing the industry will take a mix of different technologies. They all have the potential for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. But it will take the collective effort of all different stakeholders in the industry to make that happen.” The executive noted that Ryanair has committed to using SAF for 12.5% of its fuel needs by 2030, ahead of the EU-mandated 6% within that time frame. “It’s going to account for around one third of our decarbonization journey out to 2050.”
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