Industry Insights
A4A and CARB Announce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership
October 31, 2024
On October 30, 2024, Airlines for America (A4A) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unveiled a new partnership at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) aimed at increasing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in California. The SAF Partnership seeks to expand SAF production to 200 million gallons in the state by 2035 and will establish a dedicated working group to address barriers and identify opportunities for SAF growth.
A4A and our airline members are fully committed to reducing the climate impacts of aviation and achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. This partnership with CARB reflects the importance of working collaboratively with government entities to create meaningful progress in aviation sustainability.
A4A and CARB will explore and implement new policies designed to accelerate the transition from traditional petroleum fuels to SAF. Through joint efforts, the partnership aims to incentivize production, tackle key challenges and drive innovation in SAF adoption.
“A4A is pleased to launch a partnership with CARB focused on protecting the environment, reducing emissions, and increasing the use of SAF in California and across the country,” said Kevin Welsh, Vice President of Environmental Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer at Airlines for America. “This partnership reflects the type of collaboration between government and the private sector that is necessary to achieve ambitious climate goals, and the agreement announced today reflects the strength of our commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future for air travel. We’re excited to work with CARB and other SAF stakeholders to further our industry’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
This SAF Partnership between A4A and CARB represents a significant step forward in aligning industry and government efforts to turn ambitious climate goals into reality.
