The UK government is pushing for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but a recent report suggests that progress may be slower than expected.
Despite ambitious green energy policies, projections indicate that by 2040, fossil fuels will still make up over 75% of airline fuel consumption. While SAF, derived from crops and waste, is seen as a cleaner alternative, its production is expensive and not yet scalable.
The UK government has mandated airlines to incorporate 22% SAF by 2040, but critics argue that this is not enough. Will airlines manage to meet these targets, or will traditional jet fuel remain dominant for decades to come?