Sameer Khan

As global air travel rebounds and regulatory frameworks tighten, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is entering a transformative decade. This international initiative, spearheaded by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is more than a compliance mechanism—it is shaping the economic and operational strategies of airlines

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is no longer a concept of the future. It is rapidly becoming the cornerstone of global strategies aimed at decarbonising aviation. Yet, the trajectory of SAF implementation is deeply influenced by regulatory frameworks. A closer look at the UK, EU, and USA reveals a trio of

Norway is preparing to integrate the European Union’s ReFuelEU Aviation regulation into its national policy by 2027. While not an EU member, Norway’s proactive stance to incorporate the directive signals a significant alignment with regional climate goals and positions the country as a leader in sustainable aviation in the Nordic

A Fresh Perspective on SAF Compliance In 2025, the European Union took a bold step to decarbonize aviation by introducing the ReFuelEU mandate. For business aviation operators, this isn’t merely a regulatory hurdle—it’s a call for strategic foresight. While the 2 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) requirement may seem straightforward

A Transformative Step Toward Greener Skies Washington State is setting a remarkable precedent in the push for aviation decarbonisation with a substantial investment in a new research and development center dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Paine Field. This initiative is not just a policy milestone; it signals a

Aviation’s Greener Horizon The aviation industry stands at a pivotal juncture. With the world’s skies growing busier, the sector faces a daunting task: reducing its climate impact while maintaining mobility. One powerful solution already underway is the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Planes are flying on SAF today, and

A Strategic Opportunity Hidden in Plain Sight While trade and economic headlines often spotlight tariffs or immigration, a less flashy but deeply strategic opportunity is about to surface at the upcoming UK–EU summit. On the agenda: the potential linking of carbon markets. This might seem like a technical sidebar, but

Rethinking the Aviation Net Zero Journey At the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2025, held on May 14–15, stakeholders across the global aviation sector converged around a powerful idea: sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a cornerstone, but not the full structure. True impact lies in decarbonizing the entire aviation ecosystem—not just