The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the\nGeneral Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have announced a joint\ninitiative aimed at significantly boosting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel\n(SAF) within the European business aviation sector. This ambitious move goes\nwell beyond current legislative requirements, signaling a strong commitment to\nenvironmental stewardship and sustainability in aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new recommendations, laid out in the report \u201cSustainable Aviation Fuel Recommendations for Business Aviation Across Europe<\/a>\u201d, detail strategies and measures to encourage operators to adopt SAF at a higher rate than what is mandated by existing regulations such as ReFuel EU Aviation<\/a>. Using a progressive scale-up approach, the industry underlines its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with broader global environmental goals and the Business Aviation Commitment<\/a> on Climate Change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Central to these recommendations is a stepped approach for\nincrementally increasing the use of SAF within the European business aviation\nsector. The plan outlines ambitious yet achievable targets, starting with a\ngoal of 5% SAF usage by 2025. This initial step sets the foundation for more\nsubstantial increases: 20% by 2030, followed by a significant jump to 60% by\n2040. The roadmap then aims for an 80% utilization by 2045, culminating in a\n100% SAF adoption by 2050. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The set of recommendations acknowledges the challenges faced\nin sourcing SAF, particularly its limited availability in certain regions. To\naddress this, EBAA and GAMA are advocating for the implementation of a robust\nand reliable ‘Book & Claim’ system. This innovative approach would allow\noperators to purchase SAF attributes when physical SAF is not accessible,\nthereby ensuring continued support for SAF production and use. This system will\nenable operators to claim SAF benefits even when the fuel is used by a\ndifferent aircraft in a different location, thus creating a global network of\nSAF contribution and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EBAA Secretary General Holger Krahmer stated, “This\ninitiative is a testament to our industry’s dedication to sustainability. We\nare not just meeting regulatory requirements; we are setting higher standards\nfor ourselves and leading by example. It’s crucial that we support the\ndevelopment and distribution of SAF, and the ‘Book & Claim’ system is a\ncrucial tool allowing for an accelerated uptake of sustainable fuels.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce added, “With SAF\nplaying a key role in decarbonizing business aviation, it is vital that we work\nwith authorities and legislators to incentivize and strengthen efforts to\ndevelop, deploy and increase overall usage of SAF. This initiative further\ndemonstrates the industry\u2019s commitment to achieving our sustainability goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EBAA and GAMA initiative comes at a critical time when\nthe aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental\nimpact. By going above and beyond the minimum requirements, these organizations\nare paving the way for a more sustainable future in aviation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have announced a joint initiative aimed at significantly boosting the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within the European business aviation sector. This ambitious move goes well beyond current legislative requirements, signaling a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability in aviation. 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