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Europe's Air Traffic Soars: Urgent Shift to Sustainable Fuels Needed

8/8/2025

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By 2050, passenger air traffic in Europe is set to soar, potentially doubling and driving fuel consumption up by 59%. To combat climate change, airlines must adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), starting with 2% by 2025 and escalating to 70% by 2050. However, current SAF production falls short, demanding urgent investments and support for a greener aviation future.

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By 2050, passenger air traffic in Europe is set to soar, potentially doubling and driving fuel consumption up by 59%. To combat climate change, airlines must adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), starting with 2% by 2025 and escalating to 70% by 2050. However, current SAF production falls short, demanding urgent investments and support for a greener aviation future.