Airlines
EU Countries Agree on ReFuelEU Aviation Plan
An agreement reached Tuesday on the ReFuelEU proposal sets the conditions for codifying decarbonization targets in Europe.
Veuling A320
A Veuling Airbus A320 takes off from Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport. (Photo: Flickr Creative Commons)

The European Parliament and European Council have reached a political agreement on the so-called ReFuelEU Aviation proposal, setting conditions for codifying rules to help decarbonize the aviation sector by requiring fuel suppliers to blend sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with kerosene in increasing amounts starting in 2025.

This measure on its own would reduce aircraft CO2 emissions by some two-thirds by 2050 compared with a “no action” scenario and provide climate and air quality benefits by reducing non-CO2 emissions.