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Airline CEOs Warn EU SAF Mandates Risk Failure

10/15/2025

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Story summary

European airline CEOs warn EU SAF mandates may fail to create a viable market.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) says high costs and price opacity hinder SAF adoption and calls for measures to reduce costs.
Early SAF adopters improve sustainability and cost efficiency.
IBA's analysis shows International Airlines Group (IAG) leading in SAF use, with a gap to slower airlines.
ReFuelEU aims to support SAF integration by providing emissions allowances.

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Story summary

European airline CEOs warn EU SAF mandates may fail to create a viable market.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) says high costs and price opacity hinder SAF adoption and calls for measures to reduce costs.
Early SAF adopters improve sustainability and cost efficiency.
IBA's analysis shows International Airlines Group (IAG) leading in SAF use, with a gap to slower airlines.
ReFuelEU aims to support SAF integration by providing emissions allowances.