A new guidance document has clarified how aviation fuel suppliers should collect and report data for the ReFuelEU Aviation framework. The focus is on improving consistency, transparency, and accuracy in how suppliers document both conventional aviation fuel and sustainable aviation fuel. This update offers a clearer path for compliance and supports the broader transition toward cleaner aviation.
What the Guidance Covers
Clear Reporting Expectations
The document outlines who must report, what information needs to be submitted, and the timelines involved. Suppliers are expected to track the fuel they provide at Union airports between January and December each year and submit their reports by mid February of the following year. This structured cycle gives suppliers a predictable rhythm for data collection and verification.
Distinction Between Supply To and Supply At Airports
One of the most helpful clarifications is the difference between fuel delivered to an airport and fuel supplied at the airport for actual consumption. This avoids confusion and ensures that only fuel that is physically provided to aircraft is counted toward sustainability obligations.
Improved Traceability and Data Quality
The guidance emphasises robust documentation such as certificates of sustainability and fuel quality records. It also highlights how suppliers should distinguish between sustainable fuel that counts toward regulatory targets and fuel used for voluntary climate programmes.
Why This Matters
These updates build confidence in the accuracy of aviation fuel reporting. They also support a more efficient shift to sustainable fuels by reducing ambiguity. For sustainability professionals, this clarity helps streamline conversations with suppliers, regulators, and aviation partners.
Our consultancy can help organisations interpret these requirements and design reporting systems that align smoothly with operational realities and environmental goals. This enables teams to stay ahead of compliance needs while strengthening their sustainability position.
Conclusion
The updated guidance is more than a compliance document. It is a practical tool that simplifies reporting, strengthens traceability, and supports the aviation sector as it moves toward cleaner operations. Sustainability teams that act early will benefit from smoother reporting cycles and stronger environmental strategies.
Download Document File Here: Guidance Document – Reporting of Aviation Fuel Suppliers’ under Article 10 of ReFuelEU Aviation