Lobby group Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents Europe’s leading carriers, warned adjustments are needed to the ‘Fit for 55’ proposals agreed by EU transport ministers this month.
Ministers finalised the EU Council’s position on both the ReFuel EU Aviation proposal, which mandates the use of sustainable aviation fuels at EU airports, and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), which will require EU airports to supply electricity to aircraft while stationary.
A4E called for adjustments to the proposals during ‘trilogue’ negotiations between the EC, European Parliament and Council of Ministers.
It reported Europe’s airlines support an EC target of 2% SAF in aviation fuel by 2025 and 5% by 2030, describing these figures as “realistic”.
The association also expressed support for a proposal to exempt small airports from being required to supply electricity to stationary aircraft.
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