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A Strategic Inflection Point for Aviation Decarbonisation Europe stands at a critical juncture in its journey toward a net zero aviation future. A recent unified appeal from stakeholders across the aviation and fuel industries signals both an opportunity and a challenge. The call is simple but urgent: policy makers must […]

The intricate dance between climate policy and international diplomacy has always played out over long timelines and subtle negotiations. The recent update on the pending talks to link the European Union and United Kingdom Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) reveals more than just a bureaucratic delay. While the negotiations are unlikely

Recognising the Full Climate Picture in Aviation Moving Beyond the Carbon Narrative The aviation industry has made significant progress in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, climate impact does not begin and end with CO2. In high-altitude environments, aircraft release a range of other emissions — including nitrogen oxides, water vapor,

A Strategic Step in Asia-Pacific Aviation The establishment of the Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre (APSAC) by Singapore’s Civil Aviation Authority marks more than just an institutional milestone—it signals a pivot in how the aviation industry approaches climate challenges. At a time when the region braces for a surge in

A Still Shift with Powerful Implications In a development that might seem minor at first glance, Air France-KLM has become the first airline group to formally partner with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to implement the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). While the announcement may not have made

Setting the Stage for Smarter Climate Action in Aviation As the global aviation sector navigates a critical transition toward lower emissions, new collaborative models are emerging that address both regulatory compliance and climate credibility. In a move that adds rigour and reassurance to the carbon credit ecosystem, Gold Standard has

The Challenge of Mandates Without Matching Supply The European Union has set ambitious targets to decarbonize its aviation sector through the ReFuelEU Aviation initiative, which mandates that all airlines operating in the region blend a minimum of six percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their fuel mix by 2030. This

A Meeting that Signals More Than Cooperation On 14 June 2025, senior representatives from the European Union and the People’s Republic of China met in Beijing for the sixth High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue. Co-chaired by Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera and Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, the dialogue was more than a

How a Centralised SAF Platform Is Redefining Aviation Collaboration The aviation sector, once seen as a hard-to-abate domain, is now taking bold steps toward meaningful decarbonisation. At the forefront of this movement is a digital initiative launched by the International Air Transport Association. The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Matchmaker platform is

A New Energy Landscape for Aviation As global aviation faces increased scrutiny for its carbon footprint, a quiet yet potent revolution is taking shape across the United States. A shift in the levers of influence—from federal to state-level action—is beginning to redefine how low-carbon fuels, particularly Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF),

A New Chapter in Latin America’s Aviation Sustainability Colombia’s formal entry into the ACT-SAF Program, spearheaded by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), marks a pivotal moment in the global aviation sustainability movement. This is not just a bureaucratic step but a signal of strategic commitment. By aligning itself with

The aviation industry has long grappled with the challenge of decarbonization. As global demand for air travel continues to rise, so does the sector’s environmental footprint. However, a pivotal moment recently unfolded in Europe that could mark a turning point in the journey toward cleaner skies. An electric aircraft, ALIA