EU Finalizes Deal to Make Aviation Sector More Sustainable Through Green Fuels Mandate

Provisional agreement will require minimum amounts of sustainable aviation fuel for flights departing EU airports starting in 2025.
Goal is to increase supply and demand of sustainable aviation fuels and reduce emissions from aviation sector.
Policy aims to cut EU reliance on fossil fuel imports and boost energy security.
Mandate will start at 2% of fuel for flights leaving EU airports coming from sustainable sources in 2025 and rise to 70% by 2050.
Accord between EU Council and Parliament is seen as major step towards decarbonizing air travel in region.