The long-term path for aviation decarbonization is expected to lean heavily on synthetic sustainable aviation fuels. HEFA constraints will become clearly visible post-2030 and a shift to synthetic SAF will become urgent. Reports such as EU Destination 2050 already point to a stronger reliance on sustainable aviation fuel and a weaker outlook for hydrogen powered aircraft. So, all efforts are necessary to promote the demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels within the aviation industry.
Meanwhile, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently published its guide to the Carbon Dioxide Removals market underlying the ‘important’ role of Direct Air Capture and Storage (DACCS) credits in synthetic SAF production. Which doesn’t sit well with my beliefs. I find that the urgent priority is to keep DACCS credits out of sight for airline CORSIA obligations! Here is why…