Sustainable aviation fuel policy roadmap is important step forward – Irish aircraft leasing sector

Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI), the Ibec group that represents the aircraft leasing sector in Ireland, welcomes today’s publication of Ireland’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policy Roadmap.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) can make a meaningful near-term impact in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and lessors are already funding research into SAF and other technologies that can support aviation in its drive to net zero by 2050. Today’s roadmap is a welcome set of concrete, coordinated actions that Government can take to deliver more progress.

Ireland faces several significant barriers to the adoption of SAF and targeted measures like those in the roadmap are needed to accelerate its uptake. Coordinated cross-Government action and alignment with EU policy will be critical to shaping effective SAF policy frameworks and unlocking investment. These measures should be embedded in the government’s revised National Aviation Policy to ensure Ireland meets its obligations under ReFuelEU (an EU legislative programme designed to promote increased use of SAF).

Speaking after the publication of the policy roadmap ALI Chair and CEO of Genesis, Karl Griffin said:

“Aircraft leasing firms have embraced the sustainability challenge as lessors continue to support airline customers’ drive to lower their emissions. The sector is investing hundreds of billions in lower-emission aircraft and new technology and will continue to collaborate with Governments and regulators to drive progress. The SAF policy roadmap is an important step forward and our industry remains committed to driving progress towards a more sustainable future."