Boeing has released CASCADE, a public climate‑impact model that lets users explore different pathways for aviation to reach net‑zero CO₂ by 2050. The tool combines global traffic and fleet data with scenario sliders for aircraft technology, operations, energy (including SAF, electricity and hydrogen) and offsets, providing time‑series emissions and efficiency
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The 2026 EU ETS Revision: What It Means for Aviation
On 4 June 2026, the Destination 2050 alliance, representing Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE, ASD, CANSO Europe, and ERA, sent a joint open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EVP Stéphane Séjourné, and Commissioners Hoekstra and Šefčovič. The letter addresses the upcoming revision of the EU
Continue readingKeeping 1.5°C Within Reach: Why the EU’s New COP30 Deal Matters for Net‑Zero Aviation and AZERO2050
At COP30, the European Union and its partners achieved a new global deal designed to keep the 1.5°C goal alive and guide the next critical decade of climate action. The agreement recognises the need to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, scale up renewables and energy efficiency, and align
Continue readingReport: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – 2024 Data by EASA
EASA has released the first ReFuelEU Aviation Annual Technical Report, establishing a 2024 baseline for how Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being supplied, purchased, and used across the EU. Below is a short list of highlighting with the core insights for policymakers, operators, and researchers. Overview The report finds that SAF
Continue readingObligations of States in respect of Climate Change by ICJ
Historic ICJ Opinion: The Global Legal Duties of States on Climate Change – A Summary On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark Advisory Opinion clarifying how international law mandates States to combat climate change. This decision, unanimously adopted—remarkable for the Court—answers questions raised by
Continue readingReport: EU Clean Sky Technology Achievements 2014-2024
This report summarizes the Clean Sky 2 program, a European initiative spanning from 2014 to 2024 that focused on developing sustainable aviation technologies. It details the program’s structure, including its key demonstrators and technology readiness levels, aimed at reducing CO2, NOx, and noise emissions while enhancing the competitiveness of the European aviation industry. The document highlights significant achievements in areas
Continue readingThe Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s leading organization for sustainability reporting standards, providing a globally recognized framework for organizations to assess and communicate their environmental, social, and economic impacts. For nearly three decades, GRI has established a common language and set of standards, tools, and training that enable
Continue reading2024 Aviation Fuels Reference Prices for ReFuelEU
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released its 2025 briefing note outlining 2024 reference prices for aviation fuels under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/2405). This document fulfills EASA’s obligation to annually publish technical reports starting in 2025, as mandated by Article 13 of the regulation. The
Continue readingWho will pay for the transition to Aviation Zero Emissions 2050?
The European aviation sector has set an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. This commitment is in line with the EU Green Deal and the Paris Agreement. The industry recognizes that aviation is an integral part of the European way of life, connecting people and driving economic
Continue readingThe European Aviation Environmental Report 2025
The European Aviation Environmental Report 2025, compiled by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paints a stark picture of the challenges and opportunities facing the aviation industry in its quest for sustainability. The report, created in collaboration with the European Commission, European Environment Agency (EEA), and EUROCONTROL, emphasizes the
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