In New York, Aviation Week reported that business aircraft operators in Europe should progressively increase their use of sustainable aviation fuel to 100% adoption by 2050 and support its production by purchasing credits where the fuel is not currently available, according to trade organizations representing the sector. Operators should step up their use of SAF to 5% of their annual fuel load by 2025, 20% by 2030, 40% by 2035, 60% by 2040, and 80% by 2045 before reaching the target of 100% adoption, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) said in a joint set of recommendations. The organizations call for the implementation of a robust and reliable book-and-claim system that allows operators to purchase the attributes of SAF where it is not physically present, according to the report. “This initiative is a testament to our industry’s dedication to sustainability,” said Holger Krahmer, EBAA secretary general. “We are not just meeting regulatory requirements; we are setting higher standards for ourselves and leading by example. It’s crucial that we support the development and distribution of SAF, and the “book-and-claim” system is a crucial tool allowing for an accelerated uptake of sustainable fuels.”
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